Aging Code Summit 2026

Pitch Competition Information

May 21, 2026 | Virtual pitch competition

May 27, 2026 | Finalists pitch in-person

Prizes

In partnership with The Engine

Grand Prize – Residency at The Engine

Awarded to 1 winning team per track

A transformative opportunity to embed within The Engine’s deep tech ecosystem, including up
to one year of Residency with access to lab space at significantly discounted rates. An ideal
launchpad to accelerate company growth and technical development.

Winners have 6 months to activate.

Runner-Up Prize – Flex Residency at The Engine

Awarded to 1 runner-up team per track

Up to one year of Flex Residency, providing access to The Engine’s network of founders,
investors, and operators. While this does not include lab space, it offers a strong foothold for
early-stage advancement.

Winners have 6 months to activate.

Who Should Apply

We are selecting Seed and Series A companies building at the intersection of aging, longevity, and healthspan.

This includes companies working on:

Therapeutics targeting aging biology or age-related diseases
Biomarkers and diagnostics, including aging clocks and longitudinal measurement tools
Data-driven platforms that improve how aging is measured, tracked, or acted on
Clinical or care delivery models focused on prevention, early intervention, or long-term
health optimization
Infrastructure, AI, or software supporting discovery, clinical trials, or real-world
deployment

You do not need to explicitly label your company as “longevity” to apply.

If your work is focused on extending healthy lifespan, improving how biological aging is understood, or enabling earlier and more effective intervention, it is relevant.

Overview

Ahead of Aging Code Summit 2026, we will host a virtual pitch competition to identify the top
companies presenting live at the summit.

Two tracks: Seed and Series A
10 companies per track, selected from applicants
Judges include accredited investors, pharma and hospital partners, and invited VIPs

The competition is designed to surface high-quality companies while creating meaningful interaction between founders and decision-makers in the space.

What Selected Companies Receive

Companies selected for the virtual competition will:

Pitch in the virtual competition on May 21
- 12 – 5 pm ET
Receive free entry to Aging Code Summit 2026
Present a poster during both Day 1 and Day 2 of the summit
Receive structured feedback and rankings from judges (anonymized)
Be considered for live finals at the summit

Companies not selected will receive 50% off general admission.

Format

All participants will begin in a shared Zoom session with a brief overview of the day and 30-second introductions by pitching companies.

The competition then moves into structured breakout rooms.

Breakout Sessions

Each round consists of:

15 minutes of live interaction
- ~5-minute pitch
- ~10-minute Q&A
Followed by 5 minutes for scoring and feedback submission

During each round:

Judges are assigned to breakout rooms
Each room includes at least 3 judges and 1 company
All rooms run simultaneously with a shared timer
At the end of each round, everyone is returned to the main room automatically
Judges have 5 minutes to submit rankings and feedback before the next round begins

This continues until all judges have evaluated every company in their assigned track.

Selection Process

Scores and feedback are aggregated across all judges
The top 3 companies from each track are selected

Finalists will be:

Announced at the end of Day 1 of Aging Code Summit
Invited to pitch live on Day 2 after lunch

All participating companies will receive anonymous feedback and rankings following the
competition.

Company Profiles & Visibility

All selected companies will be featured through FirstGlance, where structured company profiles
will be created ahead of the competition.

These profiles will be accessible to:

Judges participating in the virtual competition
Attendees of Aging Code Summit

This ensures that companies are reviewed with context before pitching and allows for more
informed discussions during both the virtual competition and the live event.

Selected companies will be invited to join the Aging Code Summit 2026 group on
FirstGlance, creating a centralized space for visibility and discovery.

While profiles will be created for selected companies, setting up an account on FirstGlance in advance is encouraged and can be beneficial for broader exposure to investors and partners beyond the event.

Timeline

Application Deadline: May 14
Company Selection Announced: May 15
Virtual Pitch Competition: May 21
Poster Sessions: May 26-27
Live Finals: May 27 at the Aging Code Summit

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with final selections confirmed immediately
following the deadline.

Please send inquiries to agingcode@longevitygl.org