And that's a wrap on the 10th Annual Barracuda Bowl!
On December 4, 2025, the M2D2 community came together for the 10th Annual Barracuda Bowl, marking a decade of innovation in point-of-care health and diagnostics.
The event brought together early-stage startups, expert judges, and a room full of investors, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders for an afternoon of high-impact pitches, in-depth discussion, and meaningful in-person connection. A featured fireside chat explored the real-world challenges of scaling diagnostics and delivering care beyond traditional settings.
We’re proud to have showcased startups advancing point-of-care testing and proactive health solutions, and grateful to everyone who helped make this milestone Barracuda Bowl a success.
About the Barracuda Bowl
The Barracuda Bowl is a dynamic pitch event designed to showcase innovative startups in healthcare, with a focus on point-of-care solutions.
Modeled after the popular "Shark Tank" format, it provides early-stage companies with the opportunity to present their cutting-edge technologies and ideas to a panel of expert investors and industry leaders.
Through this exciting competition, startups receive invaluable feedback, exposure, and networking opportunities to accelerate their growth and secure funding.
2024 Barracuda Bowl Recap
This year's seven startups focused on innovations in proactive health and point-of-care.
Attendees gained valuable insights on collaboration and funding opportunities from ARPA-H, plus a dynamic fireside chat about the transformative role of AI in healthcare.
Barracuda Bowl Highlight Reel
In 2022, we were thrilled to have Matt Hepburn Senior Advisor of OSTP with The White House, and Kenn Turner, CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
Check out the event recap.