The premier event for adolescent health innovation
The 12-month Launch Innovation Accelerator experience culminates in Ignite: Launch Pitch Day. This event brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and funders across the adolescent sexual health space to learn about the newest innovations from Launch-funded teams.
The next Ignite: Launch Pitch Day will be held May 6, 2026. Attendees can join in person in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, or virtually.
Why should you attend Ignite: Launch Pitch Day?
Hear from innovators
Expand your network
Vote for your favorite pitch
Pitch Day Agenda
9:00 – 9:30am
Welcome and Opening Keynote
9:30 – 10:45am
IDT Pitches
10:45 – 11:30am
Networking
11:30 – 11:45am
Pitch Awards
Who will be pitching?
Pitching teams this year are focused on:
- Creating programs to support healthy relationships
- Reducing sexual violence in schools and communities
- Supporting young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Engaging youth on the Autism spectrum
- Building connections between adults and teens
“This category is fundable, and I really want to encourage the people in this room to stay grounded in the purpose of making healthcare solutions more widely accessible.”
– Carli Sapir, Founding Partner, Amboy Street Ventures Opening Keynote Speaker for Ignite: Launch Pitch Day 2025
Want to learn more?
Check out takeaways from last year’s event,
and then get on the list to help make this year’s Ignite: Launch Pitch Day an even bigger success!
Get on the list for Ignite: Launch Pitch Day
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