March 23-27, 2026
Join medical device innovators, investors, universities, and the rest of the capital health region, for a series of events to celebrate and build our medtech industry. Events will explore the impact and future of medtech in the DMV region and beyond, opportunities to participate in federal and regional initiatives, device manufacturing, go-to-market strategies, and more.
Interested in having your event listed? Please send your event information to Elena Russ at esten@umd.edu.
FEATURED EVENT:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
10 a.m.6:30 p.m. | College Park, MD
Join medical device innovators, investors, clinicians, and ecosystem leaders on Tuesday, March 24 at the Stamp Student Union in College Park, MD for a full day of panels, quick pitches, and high-value networking focused on the future of healthcare technologies in the DMV and beyond!
Organized by the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, Maryland Department of Commerce, University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures and The LaunchPort, the summit is the cornerstone event of Maryland MedTech Week, a series of events taking place across the DMV highlighting our growing MedTech community.
Space is limited, so register today to reserve your seat!
Monday, March 23, 2026
Investor Dinner and Portfolio Showcase*
Ecphora Capital is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only Investor Dinner and Portfolio Showcase on the evening of March 23, spotlighting Maryland’s most promising MedTech startups and providing investors with an insider’s view of cutting-edge medical device innovations.
The evening will begin with a private tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at advanced medical device manufacturing in one of the region’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. Guests will then head to a local restaurant for an elegant dinner, premium cocktails, and exclusive presentations from top-performing CEOs in Ecphora Capital’s portfolio.
This event is reserved for current and prospective investors of Ecphora Capital. Please contact Ecphora Capital directly for more information or to inquire.
*This is an invitation only event.
Monday, March 23, 2026
NeuroTech Harbor Showcase
12-4 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
NeuroTech Harbor (NTH) is where the most promising neurotechnologies meet the partners, capital, and expertise that bring them to market. Your gateway into the best neurotech network in the world.
This event is designed for investors, corporate innovation and venture teams, NIH and FDA stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and international delegations interested in the cutting edge of neurotechnology. Whether you are exploring investment opportunities, seeking research partnerships, or shaping policy around brain health innovation, NeuroTech Harbor’s Showcase is your gateway to the most promising neurotechnologies emerging from one of the nation’s leading academic accelerators.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Break Into MedTech: Careers, Conversations, and Connections
12:30-3 p.m. | College Park, MD
Join us for two impactful panels featuring MedTech professionals who will share how they got started in the field and what day-to-day life looks like. After the panels, continue the conversations through guided round table networking.
As part of the 2026 Maryland MedTech Week, this event invites participants to explore what it takes to enter and thrive in the MedTech industry — even without a science degree, and is open to our entire UMD community and the public.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Neurotech in Action: A MedTech Founders Journey
4-6 p.m. | Baltimore, MD
Join us to explore the entrepreneurial journey behind one of Maryland’s leading neurotechnology companies, Longeviti Neuro Solutions. From clinical insight to commercialization, Longeviti’s team will share how they translated complex neurosurgical challenges into innovative, FDA-cleared implantable solutions — and what it takes to build and scale a medtech company in today’s environment.
Whether you're an early-stage founder, an academic innovator, an investor, or simply curious about the path from idea to impact, this conversation will offer practical insights on navigating product development, regulatory strategy, fundraising, and growth within Maryland’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
A reception and networking will follow.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Mid-Atlantic Venture Investment Leadership Meeting
This is a private event.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
MedTech Innovator Virtual Pitch Event
Online
Each year, MedTech Innovator recognizes the 50+ best-in-class startups and scaleups across the medtech industry. Companies selected for this honor receive a slot in the MedTech Innovator Showcase. The MedTech Innovator Showcase provides high profile visibility at leading conferences and media, access to healthcare investors, stakeholders, decision makers; a network of mentors and peers; and participation in a customized virtual curriculum.
Based on input from our corporate partners and other online application reviewers, 20% of applicants are invited to participate in one of a series of pitch events, awarding a coveted opportunity to meet with industry-leading judges and key opinion leaders. Pitch event judges include investors, providers, and senior executives from world-class medtech companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, Edwards Lifesciences, Dexcom, Olympus, Nipro, W.L. Gore, Zimmer Biomet and others. Historically, participation has resulted in financial investment, recruitment of board advisors, and establishment of research partnerships for startups, among other outcomes. All companies invited to pitch will be provided with PDF feedback summaries from our judges.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Pitch and Mingle Investor Showcase
5-8 p.m. | Columbia, MD
Network with area investors and other startup founders.
Be there when Maryland's tech ecosystem shows up enforce at the upcoming Investor Showcase. For tech entrepreneurs, ESOs, and investors, alike, this event brings key players together from across Maryland’s innovation ecosystem for an evening of meaningful connection, insight, and visibility into the region’s fastest-growing companies.
This is a true showcase, not a competition. Infront of a crowd of investors and other founders, selected companies will deliver their quick pitch; highlighting their technology, traction, and growth potential, offering investors and ecosystem partners a high-level view of what’s being built across Maryland.
The program will also feature a panel discussion with a mix of angel and venture capital investor perspectives focused on the current fundraising landscape including market realities, do’s and don’ts for founders, and practical recommendations for navigating today’s capital environment.
A number of active investors have already confirmed attendance, including Blu Ventures, Halcyon Venture Partners, Citrine Angels, Abell Foundation, Lichen Ventures, and other Area Angel Investors.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
FemTech That Scales: Innovation, Evidence, and Adoption
12-1 p.m. | Online
Join a high-impact virtual panel where three Femtech CEOs will unpack what it takes to build and scale a Femtech startup.
Women’s health represents one of the largest and most underdeveloped markets in healthcare — yet building scalable FemTech companies requires more than breakthrough ideas. It demands rigorous evidence, thoughtful regulatory strategy, and real commercial traction.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Special Life Sciences I-Corps Customer Discovery April 2026 Cohort
Online
To participate in the Life Sciences I-Corps Customer Discovery Workshops, you must complete the short I-Corps Prep by Tuesday, April 1. In addition, this cohort is designed for researchers and innovators developing life science solutions to explore the market opportunities for their work.
