Invest in the West presented by Amplitude Ventures is our opportunity to bring together stakeholders in the healthcare innovation ecosystem across Western Canada. Entrepreneurs tell their stories and get feedback and engagement from a wide range of investor stakeholders. Investor participants range from angel investors, venture capital, corporate venture, and foundations. In addition, tech transfer offices, innovation councils, and government ministries and agencies are also present. It is the opportunity for companies to attract attention, solicit support, and secure investment that will aid them in their continued growth trajectory.

The event brings together stakeholders in the life sciences ecosystem for an exciting day of innovative company pitches, presentations, and engaging panel discussions. Companies from across the life sciences community within British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories will be invited to apply to pitch from the following sectors: Digital Health, Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Diagnostics, and Biotechnology.

Presenting Companies:

4M BioTech
Apricell Biotechnology Inc.
ARTMS Inc
Axolotl Biosciences
Bold Therapeutics Inc.
Cubresa
Entos Pharmaceuticals
Eyam Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics Ltd.
HTuO Biosciences
L9 BioScience Inc.
Lumeca Health Inc.
Mesintel Therapeutics
Nanostics Inc
Neuraura Biotech Inc.
ORX Surgical
Primary Peptides Inc.
Rostrum Medical Innovations
Total Flow
VastCon/OncoDrex
VoxCell BioInnovation

Confirmed Speakers:

Alex Hope, Manager, Data Science, AltaML
Kim Kline, President, Bioscience Association Manitoba
Dion Madsen, Co-Founder & Partner, Amplitude Ventures Canada
RobbStoddard, President & CEO, BioAlberta
Dr. Sriram Subramaniam, CEO, Gandeeva Therapeutics
Allyson Tighe, Investor, Amplitude Ventures Canada
Anne Woods, Managing Director, Life Science & Healthcare, Silicon Valley Bank