Put your company at the center of the wound care conversation.

Meet investors, industry leaders and clinical decision-makers in Austin. From emerging innovators to established organizations, AWCS offers sponsorship packages that combine an exhibition presence with opportunities to build visibility, partnerships and commercial growth.

Presenting in the Innovation Showcase or Shark Tank requires a booth through an eligible sponsorship package. An attendee ticket gives you access to the event; it does not reserve a presentation place.

A sponsorship package for your next stage of growth.

Exhibition booths are included within our sponsorship packages. Choose the level of visibility and participation that fits your organization, with the Kernexus Team helping you confirm the right package and availability.

Established companies & industry organizations

Explore Headline, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship. Packages combine exhibition space, company visibility and representative passes, with presentation opportunities and additional benefits varying by level.

• Build your presence in the shared exhibition

• Connect with investors, innovators and clinical professionals

• Discuss presentation opportunities suited to your goals

• Choose the visibility and team access your organization needs

Startups & emerging innovators

A dedicated startup sponsorship package is available for companies with fewer than 10 employees. Bring your innovation into the room with an exhibition booth, two company representatives and an Innovation Showcase opportunity.

• Company profile and logo on the AWCS website

• A profile in the AWCS hub within WoundCafe

• Pitch-deck and data-room review

• Professional headshots and a recorded presentation

• Growth Award entry for eligible participants

The Kernexus Team will confirm eligibility, presentation arrangements and all package inclusions before booking. Bespoke sponsorship opportunities can also be discussed.

Choose the conversation your innovation needs.

Presentation opportunities form part of eligible sponsorship packages. Tell us your goals and preferred format; the team will confirm the appropriate route, session availability and presentation time.

Innovation Showcase

Introduce a forward-thinking wound care technology or idea. Share what you are developing and how it could shape the future of care.

Shark Tank

Bring a scalable wound care innovation to a live, investor-style pitch session. Put your commercial proposition into the conversation.

Exhibit. Present. Compete for support to grow.

The AWCS Faculty will award one company a prize package valued at $100,000, designed to support commercialization, market access and business growth.

Eligibility requires an exhibition booth and participation in the Innovation Showcase and/or Shark Tank. The award is competitive and is not guaranteed with a booking. Ask the Kernexus Team to confirm your eligibility and the award terms.

Your route from interest to participation.

Tell us about your organization

Share your company focus, team size and goals for exhibiting, sponsorship or presenting. You can ask for help choosing the best option.

Confirm your sponsorship package

The Kernexus Team discusses booth availability, package inclusions, representative access and the appropriate presentation route with you.

Prepare for Austin

Once your participation is confirmed, the team will provide the exhibitor information and presentation arrangements, including timing and preparation requirements.

Before you inquire.

Can I pitch with an attendee ticket?

No. Presenting requires an exhibition booth through an eligible sponsorship package. An attendee ticket includes access to the full educational program, networking sessions, WoundCafe to arrange meetings, and the exhibition, but does not include a booth or presentation place.

Are these opportunities only for startups?

No. Headline, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship options serve established companies and industry organizations. A dedicated startup package is available for companies with fewer than 10 employees, subject to review by the Kernexus Team.

Is the booth separate from sponsorship?

Exhibition booths are included within sponsorship packages. The team will discuss the package, booth space and benefits that fit your organization.

Can we take part in both presentation formats?

Presentation opportunities vary by package. Ask the team about Innovation Showcase and Shark Tank participation; your format and timing will be confirmed before booking.

Does sending an inquiry reserve a booth or a pitch?

No. The Kernexus Team must confirm package availability and your participation. Sending an inquiry does not reserve space or a presentation slot.

Do I need to send a deck or data room now?

No. Start with a short description of your organization and goals. The team will explain what is needed for your chosen route.

Let’s find the right platform for your organization.

Tell us who you want to meet and what you want to achieve. The Kernexus Team will share the relevant sponsorship options, package details and next steps directly with you.

Just attending? Explore AWCS tickets. For the wider exhibition experience, explore exhibition and sponsorship.

One shared exhibition. Two complementary audiences.

The APWCA Tissue Repair Summit Spring (APWCA TRSS) brings together clinicians and providers focused on wound care and tissue repair. It takes place alongside AWCS at Austin Marriott Downtown on February 16–17, 2027.

The two events share an exhibition area, connecting AWCS’s business, investment and innovation audience with APWCA TRSS’s clinical community. Ask the Kernexus Team to confirm the representative passes and session access included in your sponsorship package.

Explore APWCA Tissue Repair Summit Spring