Paediatric Investment Forum returns with its second edition in Helsinki
i4KIDS, together with CoMB MedAngels Investor Network, The Child Lens and Montana Children’s, has launched the call for startups to participate in the 2nd Paediatric Investment Forum, which will take place on 17 September 2026 in Helsinki, Finland. The Forum will be hosted by HUS and the New Children’s Hospital Foundation and aims to connect early‑stage paediatric and maternal health innovators with mission‑aligned investors from across Europe.
The Paediatric Investment Forum is consolidating its position as a key European meeting point for investment, innovation and impact in child and maternal health, following the success of its first edition. The initiative seeks to support the growth of promising startups developing solutions that respond to unmet clinical needs and improve health outcomes for children and families. Together with the Paediatric Innovation Day on 18 September, the Forum will turn Helsinki into the European capital of paediatric innovation, bringing together investment, talent and impact over two consecutive days.
A European platform for paediatric and maternal health innovation
The Forum is designed to showcase high‑potential startups seeking pre‑seed or seed investment and to facilitate meaningful connections with investors specialised in health, impact and paediatric innovation. Selected companies will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to a curated group of investors during the in‑person event in Helsinki.
By bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, hospitals and innovation stakeholders, the Paediatric Investment Forum contributes to strengthening the European paediatric innovation ecosystem and accelerating the translation of novel solutions into clinical practice.
Who can apply
The call is open to startups and companies that:
- Are legally incorporated before 4 May 2026
- Are developing solutions in paediatric and/or maternal health
- Are seeking pre‑seed or seed investment
- Have their registered office in Europe or a subsidiary headquarters in Europe
Projects developed in countries within the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Council of Europe, including the United Kingdom and Switzerland, are considered eligible.
Key dates and application process
- Applications open: 4 May 2026
- Application deadline: 1 June 2026, at 23:59 (CET)
- Forum date: 17 September 2026
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
More information and applications: https://www.innovation4kids.org/en/paediatric-investment-forum-2026/
About the organisers
i4KIDS is a paediatric innovation hub coordinated by SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital and the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu. Its mission is to promote and support innovation projects with social impact across fetal, paediatric and maternal‑child health.
The CoMB MedAngels Investor Network, promoted by the Barcelona Medical Association, connects investors with innovative health startups at early stages.
The Child Lens and Montana Children’s contribute expertise in child‑centred innovation and impact investment, supporting the development and scaling of solutions that address the specific needs of children and families.
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