ASE 2025 Shark Tank Innovation Competition
ASE is committed to advancing innovation that improves cardiovascular care. The Shark Tank Innovation Competition was created to spotlight and support emerging technologies that harness the power of echocardiography to solve real clinical challenges and shape the future of the field.
Startup and early-stage companies developing technologies, software, AI tools, or diagnostic solutions that incorporate or advance the use of cardiovascular ultrasound submitted their applications for the chance to present at this special new event taking place Saturday, September 6, 4:45 – 5:45 PM CT in the Plenary – Ballroom C at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, during ASE’s 2025 Scientific Sessions.
During this special session, three companies will pitch groundbreaking ideas to a panel of expert “sharks”—entrepreneurial, venture capital, and academic thought leaders who are ready to challenge and propel their technologies to the next level!
Meet the Finalists
- Echo IQ
- Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT)
- Sonus Microsystems
Event Format
- 5–7 minute pitch presentations
- Live Q&A from the Sharks
- Finalists selected based on innovation, feasibility, and echo relevance
The winning company will receive a monetary prize, increased visibility, and bragging rights! Thank you to everyone who applied, and congratulations to this year’s finalists.
Attention, ASE 2025 attendees and partners: Don’t miss this special session!
The ASE 2025 Shark Tank Innovation Competition will be an entertaining display of the latest advancements in cardiovascular ultrasound innovation. During this session, you will witness startups and early-stage companies present pitches about technologies, software, AI tools, or diagnostic solutions that incorporate or advance the use of echocardiography. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you watch the “show”!
NOTE: The application is closed for the ASE 2025 Shark Tank Innovation Competition. For questions, please email Kevin B. Murphy.