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Registration for the fourth edition of the Longevity World Forum (LWF) has already begun and will remain open until November 14th. This event aims to promote innovation in the field of longevity and healthy aging through a competition aimed at startups. The finalists will be announced on December 1st and will compete for two awards during an exclusive event dedicated to entrepreneurship, taking place on February 20, 2026, at La Nave, Madrid.
Francisco Larrey, director of the LWF, emphasized the significance of this competition, highlighting that it will attract emerging projects capable of shaping the future of the industry in the coming years. Larrey also mentioned the essential role of these forums, where scientists, physicians, and entrepreneurs gather, in transferring knowledge to clinical practice and fostering partnerships across diverse sectors.
The aging market is continuously growing and could reach a global value of $610 billion by 2025. This progress is driven by innovations in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and regenerative therapies. According to industry analysts, longevity has the potential to become the most significant industry in the world in the next two decades.
Startups interested in participating must register before November 14th on the official event website. Among the requirements, they must be legally established, have a product related to the longevity field, and be in an early development stage. A group of experts will evaluate the finalist proposals, considering their impact on longevity, innovative nature, and commercial viability.
The two awards to be granted are the Best Pitch Award and the Longevity Potential Award, which offer winners the opportunity to receive mentoring, increased media visibility, access to meetings with investors, as well as tickets for future editions of the forum.
Source: MiMub in Spanish