Global consumer health giant Haleon has partnered with VivaTech to launch a high-stakes startup challenge called Health with Humanity, aimed at revolutionizing how individuals track and manage their personal health.
This initiative seeks technological breakthroughs that can translate complex body data into clear, actionable insights for preventative care.
The “Health with Humanity” challenege addresses a critical gap where people often struggle to understand what is happening in their bodies until a condition has significantly progressed.
Many current solutions remain too complex, expensive, or restricted to professional healthcare settings for everyday use.
The overarching objective is to make the “invisible visible,” helping consumers notice early changes and take confident, proactive steps toward self-care.
By providing personalized insights, the project aims to equip people to make earlier decisions about their well-being.
Benefits
Selected finalists will be granted the opportunity to pitch their innovations live on stage at the Pitch Studio during the 2026 edition of VivaTech.
This global stage offers unparalleled visibility to investors and industry leaders within the technology sector.
Beyond the live pitch, participants receive two four-day passes to the VivaTech event and a direct introduction to Haleon’s innovation team.
This access allows startups to present their solutions to key decision-makers within a leading global health organization.
Successful applicants will also be invited to join Haleon’s broader innovation ecosystem. Membership in this network ensures that startups are considered for new partnership opportunities and long-term scaling across multiple international markets.
Application requirements and eligibility
Solutions must focus on specific therapeutic areas, including oral health, pain relief, respiratory health, digestive health, and therapeutic skin health.
All tools must be scientifically validated, evidence-based, and operable by the average consumer at home or in retail settings,.
The challenge is specifically looking for low-cost, prescription-free tools that provide fast results.
Eligible innovations should be no more invasive than a finger-prick blood sample and must not require high-cost hardware or clinical supervision.
Deadline
The application window for the “Health with Humanity” challenge officially opened on February 24, 2026. Interested entrepreneurs and tech teams must complete their submissions through the official portal by the strict deadline of April 13, 2026.
To apply, visit the “Health with Humanity” call page. Explore our global opportunities page for more.
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