Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Europe 2026

Your Start-Up Experience

Start-ups are the heartbeat of this summit, and our programs are designed to cater to emerging companies at all stages of growth and development. We offer unique opportunities for companies who are looking for increased visibility, potential partnerships/acquisitions, and to benchmark their knowledge in this ever-changing landscape.

Regardless of your stage of development, species focus or product offering, we're certain to have an opportunity suited to you!

Check out some of our start-up offerings at this year's summit below.

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The Innovation Showcase returns for 2024!

This is your opportunity to present your company to 700 industry leaders, including the world's leading animal health companies, the industry's biggest investors, service providers, technology providers, and every potential collaborator you can think of!

Back for its 9th year, previous presenting start-ups include Mileutis, who went on to secure $20M in product financing and PetMedix, who are in the process of being acquired by Zoetis.

If you are selected to present, your brand will be highlighted to our entire global network of movers and shakers in animal health - you really can't afford to miss this chance!

Our 16 Innovation Showcase finalsts have been announced! Please see the full list below

We're delighted to announce our Innovation Showcase finalists

Check out the 16 emerging companies chosen by our selection committee to present in our companion and production animal showcases on 5-6 March!

Our selection committee have selected the 16 most innovative start-ups from our pool of applicants, to present in a 5 minute lightning pitch on the mainstage to our prestigious judging panel and audience of 700+ senior animal health executives.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

Start-Up Series: How To Roundtables

NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Join our intimate roundtable series, where we will be tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities for start-ups looking to scale.

Choose from any of these 6 intimate sessions, led by experts in their respective topics/fields, with a focus on a particular challenge to scale. Also an additional networking opportunity, these roundtables across pre-registered groups of up to 12 people, across companion animals. Each interactive session is 20-minutes, giving you the opportunity to visit two roundtables.

How to Build the Perfect Pitch
How to Navigate Routes to Commercialisation
How to Scale: Pre-Seed

Wendy Furness, Director & Founder, Animal Health Angels
How to Scale: Seed

Matthew Dobbs, CEO, Agsenze Ltd & Wendy Furness, Director & Karolina Zapadka, Investor, Parkwalk Advisors
How to Scale: Series A & Beyond
How to Understand Exit Strategies

Women in Leadership Lunch

In honour of International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, we will be hosting a lunch to celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to drive forward the animal health industry.

In collaboration with Feather in Her Cap, this lunch is open to everyone in attendance and will include a keynote presentation focused on the power of communication styles.

Our inaugural WiL Lunch will be hosted by Julia Stephanus, Partner, Borealis Ventures & Founding Director, Feather in Her Cap

CEO & Founders Forum

Form new connections with and benchmark your knowledge against decision-makers at some of the biggest names in animal health at our inaugural CEO & Founders Forum!

Address your business’ pain points and hurdles in our brand-new forum, exclusively for CEOs and Founders from the most cutting-edge companies, to engage in peer-to-peer networking and solution-led discussions.

JOIN US THERE

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Who You Will Meet

The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series is the premier, industry-led platform dedicated to uniting the entire industry. Bringing together senior executives from large pharmaceutical and medical device companies, biotechs, startups, investors, funds, CROs, consultants, law firms, government representatives, regulatory experts, and other supporting stakeholders, AHNTI is dedicated to meeting the essential demands of the animal health sector to facilitate the scaling and growth of companies and key stakeholders throughout their commercial journey.

Emerging Companies

46%

Past Start-Up Attendees

What our attendees say
Investors

12%

Past Investor Attendees

What our attendees say
Multinationals and Service Providers

28%

Past Multinational Attendees

What our attendees say
Mid-Size Companies

14%

What our attendees say

Who You Will Meet

Emerging Companies

We are committed to increasing exposure of emerging companies in animal health, at all stages of growth and development, who are seeking partnership opportunities and are at the forefront of shaping the future of animal health.

46%

Past Start-Up Attendees

What our attendees say

Critical Needs Identified

Animal health start-ups play a vital role in addressing significant gaps in veterinary care, requiring crucial investments for innovation, regulatory approvals, and robust clinical trial data. These start-ups face distinct challenges navigating complex regulations and proving the effectiveness of their solutions tailored to animal health needs. The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series serves as a pivotal platform for start-ups to connect with investors, regulatory experts, and collaborators. By fostering these connections, the series not only secures essential financial support but also encourages knowledge-sharing, regulatory navigation, and expertise utilization to advance groundbreaking animal health solutions. More than an event series, we are a strategic hub where ideas converge, partnerships flourish, and the future of animal health is shaped.
Investors

We look to bring together leading investors with a particular focus on animal health, ranging from seed, to angel, venture capital firms, private equity, funds, and advisors.

12%

Past Investor Attendees

What our attendees say
Multinationals and Service Providers

At the forefront of innovation, multinational animal health companies play a key role in shaping the investments and innovation happening in the animal health sphere.
Service providers include researchers, knowledge leaders, accelerators, consultants, lawyers, CROs, and regulatory experts.

28%

Past Multinational Attendees

What our attendees say

Critical Needs Identified

As one health, sustainability and zoonotic disease become increasingly prevelant, major pharmaceutical companies are constantly seeking innovation brought by animal health start-ups. Acquiring these start-ups not only allows pharmaceutical giants to broaden their portfolios but also grants access to the latest tailored technologies and advancements catering to animal health needs. The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series emerges as a pivotal bridge for large pharmaceuticals to connect with inventive start-ups and glean insights into cutting-edge technologies. Through participation in the series, these companies can engage with key figures — from visionary entrepreneurs to regulatory experts — fostering collaborations that propel them to the forefront of animal healthcare innovation. This series acts as a strategic platform, facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and the forging of partnerships crucial in shaping the future of animal health.
Mid-Size Companies

14%

What our attendees say

Critical Needs Identified

Mid-size companies play a pivotal role in the animal health market as their agility and flexibility, focus on specific segments or niches within the animal health industry, and strong relationships with their customers, including veterinarians, clinics, and pet owners, allows for a concentrated effort on developing specialized products, treatments, or services for particular animal species or health concerns.
The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series helps mid-size companies to bridge the gaps between large corporations and start-ups through partnerships, collaborations, or acquisitions with smaller start-ups, helping bring promising products and technologies to a larger scale while maintaining a level of flexibility and innovation.

Don't just take it from us - here's what your peers had to say!

It has been an exciting event. It’s an interesting piece bring together different kinds of companies – big pharma, start-up companies and even, now, technology companies, like Antelliq, that are representing big data and the high-tech touch, so it’s an excellent convergence form all these types of companies.

Stefan Weiskopf, Non-Executive Director, VetPartners

Forward-facing, solution-focused event which gets you thinking not just about the art of the possible but what is coming down the line imminently and in the medium term which will fundamentally change the animal health industry for the better. Exciting times ahead from a diagnostic, treatment and animal care perspective. Felt like a very collaborative space.

Catriona Curtis, Group Sustainability and Social Value Manager, Pets at Home

The "JP Morgan" of Animal Health, so every company needs to be there

Erwin Blomsma, CEO and Co-Founder, ViroVet

As a first time attendee, I found the event informative and great for making some useful connections between academia and the veterinary sector

Joanna Bailey, Head of Knowledge Exchange & Commercialisation, Royal Veterinary College

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet interested investors. However, it was also awesome to hear the talks and learn so much about the industry. Overall, a very useful 2 days, and worth the money

Alison Heather, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder, InsituGen

Very good for making connections with some of the highest level execs and new start-ups in animal health. Also good for getting high level industry insights.

Apryle Horbal, Founder & CEO, VetNOW Virtual Care

Start-Ups

Your Start-Up Experience

The Innovation Showcase returns for 2024!

Our 16 Innovation Showcase finalsts have been announced! Please see the full list below

We're delighted to announce our Innovation Showcase finalists

Check out the 16 emerging companies chosen by our selection committee to present in our companion and production animal showcases on 5-6 March!

Start-Up Series: How To Roundtables

NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Join our intimate roundtable series, where we will be tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities for start-ups looking to scale.

How to Build the Perfect Pitch

How to Navigate Routes to Commercialisation

How to Scale: Pre-Seed

How to Scale: Seed

How to Scale: Series A & Beyond

How to Understand Exit Strategies

Women in Leadership Lunch

In honour of International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, we will be hosting a lunch to celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to drive forward the animal health industry.

In collaboration with Feather in Her Cap, this lunch is open to everyone in attendance and will include a keynote presentation focused on the power of communication styles.

CEO & Founders Forum

Form new connections with and benchmark your knowledge against decision-makers at some of the biggest names in animal health at our inaugural CEO & Founders Forum!

Agenda Highlights

Filter by:

Start-Up Series: How To Roundtables

NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Join us for our "How-To" roundtable series, where we will be tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities for start-ups looking to scale.

Who You Will Meet

Past Start-Up Attendees

Past Investor Attendees

Past Multinational Attendees

Who You Will Meet

Past Start-Up Attendees

Critical Needs Identified

Past Investor Attendees

Past Multinational Attendees

Critical Needs Identified

Critical Needs Identified

Don't just take it from us - here's what your peers had to say!