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SPARC Health & BioUtah Host Shark Tank-Style Pitch for Healthcare Startups

SPARC Health & BioUtah co-host Shark Tank-style pitch competition at 2026 Wilson Sonsini Life Sciences Summit for healthcare startups seeking investment in Utah's growing ecosystem.

This collaboration creates a critical bridge between healthcare innovation and investment capital in the Intermountain West region. For entrepreneurs, it offers a rare opportunity to pitch to specialized investors who understand the complexities of medical technologies, potentially accelerating the development of treatments and devices that could improve patient care. For the regional economy, it strengthens Utah's position as a growing life sciences hub, attracting talent and investment that could lead to job creation and medical advancements. For patients and healthcare systems, successful pitches could translate into new solutions addressing affordability, accessibility, and population health challenges. The competition's timing after JPMorgan's conference allows startups to capitalize on industry momentum, while the category-specific judging ensures fair evaluation across different healthcare sectors, from medical devices to biopharmaceuticals.