Advancing Human Health Innovation for St. Louis and the World
Along with a long history of life-changing innovation in human health, St. Louis is home to one of the largest concentrations of healthcare delivery corporations and health systems in the U.S.
BioSTL leverages these strengths, fostering collaboration and innovation deployments that address human health challenges here and around the globe.
BioSTL Global Health Innovation Summit
This annual event positions St. Louis as a hub for international collaboration in healthcare and life sciences. The event brings Missouri’s healthcare industry leaders, investors and global startups together to spark partnerships, attract new business opportunities, and showcase St. Louis’ growing influence in solving global health challenges.
Join us October 6-7, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, for conversations and connections shaping the future of global healthcare.
“If I'm sitting in the UK and I want to access the U.S. health care system, St. Louis is a very logical place to start, it is centrally located and has 8 percent of total U.S. health care spend."
“St. Louis has some similarities with Stockholm where the key to succeeding is by working together with academia, industry and researchers. St. Louis has that type of ecosystem to make it happen.”
“We are exploring a second hub outside of Boston, and are seriously considering St. Louis. We see this as a very powerful location for us and an influential one as well.”
“St. Louis is a hidden gem in healthcare. I was blown away by the level of innovation and scope of their healthcare systems. BioSTL is THE navigator for startups to connect with St. Louis.”
“BioSTL did a masterful job showcasing St. Louis’ many assets in a terrific setting and bringing in a wide range of interesting companies – higher quality than what I see at the HIMSS Venture Fair.”
“In one word, I would just say ‘Wow!’ There’s tremendous value in what BioSTL did here.”
“As the director of the Healthcare Innovation Lab, I view BioSTL as my core international sourcing partner.”
“Excellent, one of the best summits I've been to. From start to finish – an exceptional itinerary, which helped us feel so welcome and part of the community in St Louis.”
BioSTL Rural Health Innovation Summit
Organized by BioSTL’s Center for Rural Health Innovation, the Summit brings together rural health stakeholders, RHTP program leaders, rural-centric innovators, and changemakers from across the world. We have designed the Summit to provide rural stakeholders with a rich toolbox of curated and proven rural-centric technologies, solutions and case studies. They are ready for you to take back to your communities, so you can invest your RHTP funding to improve rural health on your terms while achieving your State’s RHTP goals. In addition, the Center is here for you beyond the Summit to support you throughout the year with counsel and resources.
Join us October 7-8, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, for this inaugural summit.
