Lucier selected for two October startup pitch competitions
Lucier has been selected for Startup World Cup Dallas and the LvlUp Ventures × Uber for Business pitch event. Dr. Guangrong Lu will also attend Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Health.
Lucier Pharmaceuticals has been selected as one of 12 finalists, chosen from more than 120 applicants, to pitch live at the Startup World Cup Dallas Regional on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Dr. Guangrong Lu, Lucier’s Founder and CEO, will present at the event in Rowlett, Texas.
The Dallas regional competition takes place at Acacia Collective in the Dallas Metroplex, with Rovust and Pegasus Tech Ventures supporting the event.
Lucier has also been named to the Official Selection for The Breakthrough Startup Competition, presented by LvlUp Ventures × Uber for Business, on October 20, 2026. Dr. Lu will deliver a two-minute live virtual pitch, followed by questions from the judging panel.
On October 20, Dr. Lu will also attend Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Health, hosted by World Business Chicago. The summit brings together startup founders, investors, healthcare leaders, and researchers to connect and explore the health innovation ecosystem.
Lucier thanks Rovust, Pegasus Tech Ventures, LvlUp Ventures, Uber for Business, and the event organizers and reviewers for these opportunities.