iBEST Symposium Power Pitch Competition
Join us for an exciting afternoon at the iBEST Symposium Power Pitch Competition, an inspiring gathering that celebrates the bold ideas, research excellence, and social impact of the research communities of iBEST, Toronto Metropolitan University and Unity Health Toronto,
Sponsored by the Biomedical Zone, the competition gives student researchers a dynamic platform to share their cutting-edge work in front of a multidisciplinary panel of industry expert judges, and an audience of faculty, students, healthcare leaders, and researchers.
This event includes a high energy pitch competition in which you can support your peers to win up to $10,000 for their innovative research, followed by networking with industry leaders who specialize in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, intellectual property of medical inventions, life science startup commercialization, and more.
We are excited to welcome our distinguished panel of judges, including:
Mayisha Sultana - Partnerships lead at MaRS, bridging research and impact across biochemistry, genomics, and rehabilitation innovation.
Andrew Opala - VC and healthcare CEO known for scaling innovation in long-term care and mentoring emerging medtech startups.
Peter Bloch - Founder of breakthrough companies in robotic devices (MIT) and sleep diagnostics (MaRS) with a track record of global impact.
Charles Boulakia - Top IP and regulatory expert guiding biotech and pharmaceutical innovators through protection and approval pathways.
Details
Date: Thursday May 15th, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at 209 Victoria St., Auditorium and Exhibition
Refreshments will be provided.
Whether you're passionate about innovation, eager to discover new collaborations, or simply curious about life sciences research, the iBEST Symposium Power Pitch Competition offers the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and be inspired by the next wave of discovery.