Medical / Life Science Innovation Shines at Pitch Elk Grove 2025
Elk Grove’s flagship startup competition just revealed its 16 semi-finalists—and several of them are driving breakthroughs in health, biotech, and life sciences.
The City of Elk Grove has officially announced the semi-finalists for the 2025 Pitch Elk Grove competition, following a record-breaking 70 applications from across eight Northern California counties. This year’s cohort showcases the depth and diversity of our region’s innovation ecosystem—and medical and biotech solutions are front and center.
From AI-driven neurology to non-invasive cardiac monitoring, this year’s semi-finalists reflect the incredible momentum behind health innovation in our region.
🗓️ Pitch Elk Grove Live Finals
📅 September 4, 2025
📍 District56, Elk Grove (8230 Civic Center Dr #100)
🕓 4:30 PM – Networking with local food and drinks
🕔 5:00 PM – Program begins
🕢 7:30 PM – Winners announced
🎟️ Free to attend | Register here
Finalists will compete for $20,000 in total cash prizes, including:
🥇 $10,000 – Best Startup
🥈 $5,000 – Second Place
🥉 $2,500 – Third Place
🏘️ $2,500 – Best Elk Grove-Based Startup
🧬 Medical & Life Sciences Startups to Watch
These companies stood out for their potential to improve patient outcomes, streamline care, and address urgent challenges in health and medicine:
HuMOLYTE (Sacramento, CA) – Patented electrolyte mix designed to ease chemotherapy side effects like vomiting and mucositis.
EnlitenAI (Tracy, CA) – AI-based decision support to personalize neurology treatment plans.
SeeMedX (Sacramento, CA) – Non-invasive, continuous heart monitoring to improve patient care.
Anchor Point Health (Sacramento, CA) – Spatial intelligence technology for in-home healthcare.
NutraCompass (Sacramento, CA) – A nutritional tracking app that recommends personalized food choices.
Pheronym, Inc. (Woodland, CA) – Soil pest control using pheromones to reduce chemical pesticide use.
Invasive Species Corporation (Davis, CA) – Sustainable solutions to control invasive species in agriculture and water systems.
These startups aren’t just building businesses—they’re tackling critical healthcare challenges and bringing forward the next generation of biotech, digital health, and functional nutrition solutions.
🔬 Why It Matters
At MedStart, we believe innovation in health and life sciences doesn’t just come from the coasts—it’s being built here in the Central Valley and Capital Region. Pitch Elk Grove is a prime example of how civic leadership, startup support networks, and visionary founders can come together to drive real change in public health, biotech, and patient-centered care.
Congratulations to all the semi-finalists—and especially to the six life science companies pushing boundaries and reimagining care.
Want to meet these innovators? Join us on September 4 and see them pitch live.
👉 Register here to attend this free event.
