Sponsorship
Critical Care Innovation Incubator 2026
The Critical Care Innovation Incubator —hosted by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)—returns on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. This one-day program convenes clinicians, innovators, investors, technologists, and industry leaders to accelerate solutions that advance the future of critical care. For 2026, MTEC will serve as an active partner, sponsoring a $5,000 MTEC Pitch Award and supporting the development of a dedicated MTEC-focused Request for Applications aligned with military medical priorities. MTEC leadership will also participate in the program’s panels and roundtable discussions, contributing scientific and strategic expertise throughout the day’s sessions.
Date & Time
March 21, 2026
About The Event
Saturday, March 21, 2026
McCormick Place® West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Register and learn more about the event here!
Join innovators including clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, investors, program officers, and funders to ignite impactful change in critical care!
Designed to foster collaboration among leading minds across diverse disciplines, this event will:
- Explore emerging critical care innovations in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, big data, and AI
- Spark collaboration by networking, sharing ideas, and building powerful partnerships
- Fuel inspiration through poster and pitch presentations, roundtables, and exhibits
Whether you're an entrepreneur in the trenches or a motivated clinician-innovator, the Critical Care Innovation Incubator offers resources to help you navigate the innovation landscape.
Who Should Attend
- Critical care clinicians, healthcare professionals, and hospital executives seeking valuable opportunities for collaboration and innovation
- Industry professionals and executives and data and AI experts needing to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and breakthroughs
- Investors and venture capitalists wanting to support and benefit from the next wave of advancements
- Business development specialists, business venture arms of academic medical centers, and federal innovation partners looking to drive meaningful change in patient care
If you have questions about the event, please contact Tamara Al-Hakim or Katy Abplanalp.