Who Should Apply?
CED welcomes scaling ventures in the Tech, Biotech, Agtech, Food Innovation, Cleantech, and CPG sectors to submit an application for consideration. Not sure if you fit within one of those categories? Here are some (but not all) of the qualifying sub-sectors:
This year’s event will center around four key themes that reflect where innovation is thriving: Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech, Software Innovation, Human Health: Biotech Tools & Therapeutics, and Science for a Healthier Planet.
This year’s selection will also be a highly competitive process, featuring alternate engagement opportunities in addition to the traditional five-minute pitch. Specific engagement details will be communicated to selected companies following acceptance.
Applications will be reviewed in partnership with our selection committee, and acceptance decisions will be emailed to applicants during the week of February 16, 2026.
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Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech
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Software Innovation |
Human Health: Biotech Tools & Therapeutics |
Science for a Healthier Planet |
| Advanced Materials |
AI/ML |
BioPharma |
AgTech |
| IoT & Smart Devices |
AR/VR |
BioTech |
Alternative Proteins |
| Robotics |
Automotive & Transport |
Digital Health |
Animal Health |
| Wearables |
Big Data |
Drug Delivery |
Cannabinoid |
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Business Intelligence |
Genomics |
Consumer Products |
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Cloud Computing |
Immunology |
Health Consumer |
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Cybersecurity |
Medical Devices |
Pet Innovation |
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Data Analytics |
Precision Medicine |
Plant Science |
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E-Commerce |
Therapeutics |
Traceability & Supply Chain |
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EdTech |
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Waste & Recycling |
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FinTech |
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Green/Clean Energy |
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Gaming |
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Logistics |
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Marketing Tech |
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