Health Summit Latin America 2027

International Health
Innovation Contest

A strategic initiative by Health Summit Latin America 2027

About the Contest

The International Health Innovation Contest is born as one of the most strategic initiatives of Health Summit Latin America 2027 (HSLA), an event that aims to place Ibero-America at the center of discussions on digital transformation, hospital management, and new technologies applied to healthcare.

More than just an award, the contest was conceived to recognize projects, professionals, startups, and institutions that are changing the way healthcare systems operate, connecting innovation, efficiency, technology, and social impact. The goal is to create an international showcase for solutions capable of transforming hospitals, expanding access to healthcare, and driving new care models throughout the Ibero-American region.

Ibero-America

International Jury

7 Categories

Global Connections

Contest Categories

Strategic areas for the future of healthcare

Innovation in
Medical Technology

Advances in innovative medical devices, diagnostics, and treatments.

Hospital Digital Transformation

Solutions in systems, AI, and data integration in healthcare management.

Clinical Engineering

Excellence in the management and maintenance of healthcare technologies.

Hospital Architecture

Innovative projects focused on well-being, sustainability, and efficiency.

Innovation in
Robotic Surgery

New approaches, techniques, and technologies applied to medical robotics.

Healthtech Startup
of the Year

Recognition of the startup with the highest impact and disruptive potential.

Leadership in
Healthcare Innovation

Professionals leading significant transformations in the sector.

International Evaluation

With evaluations conducted by an international jury made up of experts, hospital managers, and industry representatives, the contest will bring together initiatives from different Latin American countries, as well as participants from Spain and Portugal. The objective is to stimulate the exchange of experiences and strengthen connections between hospitals, medical technology companies, universities, startups, and public policy makers.

Industry Experts

Professionals of academic and scientific renown.

Hospital Managers

Hands-on leaders in healthcare administration.

Industry Representatives

Visionaries from the largest medical technology companies.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place in the event’s main plenary session, reinforcing the contest’s institutional relevance within HSLA’s international program.

Networking & Opportunities

The International Health Innovation Contest will also serve as a networking environment connecting talent, investors, and major organizations in the sector. In a landscape shaped by the advancement of artificial intelligence, robotic surgery, smart hospitals, and the digital integration of healthcare systems, the initiative seeks to accelerate projects with real potential for practical application and regional impact.

Investors

Pitch your solution to the largest healthtech funds and angel investors in the Ibero-American region.

Large Organizations

Connect with leaders from hospitals and healthcare providers seeking innovative solutions for their management challenges.

Regional Impact

Scale your initiative to new markets in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal with strategic support.

Build the Future of Healthcare

By bringing together innovative experiences from various countries, the contest strengthens Health Summit Latin America’s mission to create a collaborative ecosystem for strategic debate, business generation, and building the future of healthcare in Ibero-America.

Latin America’s premier health leadership summit.

International Health Innovation Contest