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FII Innovators Pitch

2026 Edition

Meet the Winners

Pitching at FII10 Investment Day
29 October 2026 · Riyadh

Meet the winners See the timeline

Winners Announcement · 28 September 2026

FII10: One Global Stage. Five Pioneering Ventures.

FII Institute and MIT Solve asked innovators around the world how AI and technology can transform the way we address climate change, enhance healthcare, improve human lives through robotics, and create prosperous learning environments. Five pioneering companies were selected to bring these ideas to the global stage, pitching live on 29 October 2026 at FII10 Investment Day in Riyadh.

FII Innovators Pitch 2026 Edition. Meet the winners pitching at FII10 Investment Day, 29 October 2026.
APOLO Biotech: AI-driven RNA technology advancing the future of sustainable agriculture. Argentina, AI / Sustainability.
Argon: AI-powered humanoid robot for advanced manufacturing and automation. United States, AI / Robotics.
Astrek Innovations: modular robotic exoskeleton that makes rehabilitation accessible at a fifth of the cost of existing systems. India, AI / Robotics.
iSono Health: the world's first AI-driven portable and automated 3D breast ultrasound scanner. United States, AI / Healthcare.
Nevomo: next-gen MagRail technology with AI-powered freight logistics. Poland, AI / Robotics.
FII Institute and MIT Solve. FII Innovators Pitch 2026 Edition, 29 October 2026.

The 2026 Winners

Meet the innovators

Road to Riyadh

Timeline

  1. 25 March Submissions open
  2. 28 May Submissions close
  3. July Finalist selection
  4. 28 September Winners Announcement
  5. 29 October Live Pitching at FII10 Investment Day in Riyadh

What comes next

From selection to the FII10 stage

  • StageA live pitch at FII10, the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative.
  • KnowledgeMasterclasses and participation in the FII10 programme.
  • AccessEntry to the FII ecosystem and its global network.
  • InvestorsA direct connection to the FII investment community.
  • MembershipComplimentary FII Institute membership.

On stage at previous editions

FII Innovators Pitch winners hold their awards on stage with FII Institute leadership.
FII8 Innovators Pitch 2024 finalists celebrate together on stage.
Winners receive their certificates on stage at FII Innovators Pitch.
Finalists of the FII PRIORITY Rio de Janeiro pitch competition on stage.
The challenge on MIT Solve

Previous editions

Meet the startups

These startups have been acknowledged by the FII Institute for their inspiring and impactful technologies.

FII Innovators Pitch at FII9

Featured startups
Meet the trailblazers selected for the FII9 Innovators Pitch, Day 3 of the FII 9th Edition, for their AI-based solutions.
Amplifai: AI-powered thermal imaging for fast, accessible and objective diabetic foot screening. AI / Health, Saudi Arabia.
Dunia Innovations: autonomous labs for accelerated materials discovery using AI and robotic precision. AI / Sustainability, Germany.
Insilico Medicine: generative AI software for drug discovery, scientific research and sustainability. AI / Health, United States.
Noematrix: general-purpose robotic intelligence and large models for force-centered embodied intelligence. AI / Robotics, China.
Rebellions: chiplet architecture with ultra-high bandwidth HBM3E for energy-efficient, scalable AI inference. AI / Sustainability, South Korea.

FII Innovators Pitch at FII8 Investment Day

Featured startups
FII Innovators Pitch featured startups, 31 October 2024.
Archireef: the world's first 3D-printed reef tile made from clay to restore degraded marine ecosystems. Impact area: Sustainability.
Beyond Aero: building the first hydrogen-electric private aircraft able to reach 1000 miles in range. Impact area: Sustainability.
Byte Learn: AI-powered teaching assistant for teachers and AI tutor for students. Impact area: Education.
Hera Health Solutions: AI-enabled nanotechnology drug delivery platform for long-acting therapeutics. Impact area: Healthcare.
INF: generative AI technology for health management with intelligent report generation and medical scene interpretation. Impact area: AI and Healthcare.
Sakuú: dry printing multi-material manufacturing process for sustainable battery production, known as Kavian. Impact area: Sustainability.

FII Innovators Pitch at FII PRIORITY Rio de Janeiro 2024

Featured startups
FII Institute Innovators Pitch featured startups, 11 to 13 June 2024.
Aravita: optimized fresh food ordering with AI, reducing waste and stockouts to boost grocer profits. Impact area: AI and Robotics.
Sadeem: multi-patented smart city technology and data solution for flood mitigation. Impact area: Sustainability.
IronYun: next-generation generative AI vision technology for smart cities and Industry 4.0. Impact area: AI and Robotics.
Hera Health Solutions: AI-enabled nanotechnology drug delivery platform for long-acting therapeutics. Impact area: Healthcare.
BioGrip: AI-bionic control system that allows rehabilitation devices to enhance human capacities. Impact area: Healthcare.
Greenfluidics: intelligent solar biopanel that integrates biotech and photovoltaics to generate clean energy. Impact area: Sustainability.
Sirius: AI-focused university helping professionals in emerging economies grow their incomes with AI training and global remote jobs. Impact area: Education.
Drift: generating green energy from the deep ocean, storing and delivering it to sectors that struggle to decarbonize. Impact area: Sustainability.
Jade: game-based educational platform that accelerates learning for neurodivergent children. Impact area: Education.
Wootzano: the world's most dextrous fresh produce packing robot. Impact area: AI and Robotics.

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