PITCH COMPETITION
Accelerating Start-ups by Design
Calling all up-and-coming Canadian companies using or enabled by synthetic biology/engineering biology technologies - check out our Accelerating Start-ups by Design national pitch competition!
Check out the 2023 winners of the National Pitch Competition, Accelerating Start-ups by Design
Arguably the most exciting part of SynBio, this is Ontario Genomics' annual pitch competition where Canadian synthetic biology start-ups highlight their companies to a panel of all-star investors. The winning pitch will take home a prize package valued at $18,000!
The participants will be vying for a prize package that includes $10,000 from IndieBio as well as an IP strategy session valued at $4,000 from Torys LLP
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After a rigorous selection process, these innovative teams have been chosen to pitch their groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Each finalist has demonstrated exceptional creativity, a strong business model, and the potential to make a significant impact in their sector. Join us at the event to watch these talented companies pitch their vision and compete for the top spot!
THE JUDGES
IndieBio New York
Torys LLP
Kelleher Group
The51 Food & AgTech Fund
Eligibility
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Startups must be based in Canada
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Incorporated on or after January 1, 2020 (pre-incorporation companies are eligible but must incorporate if they’re successful and before receiving any funds)
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Raised less than $500,000 in funding
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Products or services being developed must be a synthetic biology/engineering biology technology or enabled by these technologies in any relevant sector (eg. Bioproducts, health, food, agriculture, natural resources, etc.)
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Companies must have an IP strategy
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Companies must demonstrate access to lab resources, as required
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Canada’s population is highly diverse, and effective and authentic diversity and inclusion strategies are essential for Canadian organizations to thrive and achieve their goals. We encourage applications from diverse teams and all equity-deserving groups.
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Prize & Terms
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Companies will compete for a grand a prize package valued at $18,000
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The funding is offered as a grant, without any ownership stake in the company or any intellectual property being taken by Ontario Genomics or its partners
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Periodic reporting on the impact of the funding received will be required
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Detailed terms will be provided in the funding agreement
Process Description
Hold these dates!
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August 23, 2024 at 9:00am EDT
Submission of 4-page written application form (CLOSED)
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September 19/20, 2024
Interviews
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October 9, 2024
Conference Pitch Competition
CONTACT
Contact Michael Dorrington, Manager, Strategic Partnerships, for more information.