The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) will host a neurotechnology pitch competition at INVENTURE$ 2024. Hosted in conjunction with multiple partners including the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Thin Air Labs, Branch Out Neurological Foundation, Campus Alberta Neuroscience, Startup TNT, and NeurAlbertaTech, this unique event is one to attend! This competition is set to ignite the imagination of entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors alike, offering a platform for companies to pitch for their share of $25,000!
INVENTURE$ attendees are encouraged to attend this event, occurring on May 30th, 2024 at the Hyatt Calgary to witness the forefront of neurotech innovation and entrepreneurial vision! Applications will be judged on criteria including idea, validation, opportunity, team, and fund utilization. If you are eager to participate, the deadline for applications is May 6th, 2024. Selections will occur on May 13th, 2024, and the winner of the competition will be announced on May 31st, 2024 at the closing ceremony.
OBI is a non-for profit organization dedicated to accelerating discovery and innovation for both patient and economical benefit. OBI seeks to establish Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. Through world-class research and expert opinions, OBI manages a vast portfolio of research companies, promoting the commercialization of early-stage neurotechnologies through collaboration. The NERVE (Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations) Program is an excellent example of OBI’s initiative, standing as Canada’s single largest award to catalyze early stage entrepreneurs to commercialize brain-related technologies. This award is valued at $100,000, a testament to the ecosystem-driving force of the OBI.
As the Ontario Brain Institute continues to push boundaries of innovation at the intersection of neurotechnology and entrepreneurship, the INVENTURE$ Neurotech Pitch Competition represents a key initiative in driving forward their mission. Through fostering a culture of applying an integrative approach towards solving brain-related challenges, OBI seeks to catalyze the development and adoption of powerful technologies to improve lives while providing economic benefit to Ontario.
NeurAlbertaTech (NAT) is extremely proud to collaborate with the OBI and many other outstanding partner organizations involved in bringing the INVENTURE$ Neurotech Pitch Competition to life! By being a part of the planning committee, NAT will provide local expertise alongside community engagement to advance neurotechnology in Alberta.