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2024

July 29: Program, Report, Attendees

Doug Kirillo9:10 Douglas Kirillo, CEO AltaGreen Products Inc.: infrastructure to support growing, processing, and sales for the hemp market

mardin9:20 Mardin (Asghar) Fallah, CEO & Founder, RNARevive Therapeutics: revolutionizing the treatment of bone diseases including osteoporosis

sara saeedi9:35 Sara Saeedi, Researcher, University of Calgary and Innovation Program Project Director, Open Geospatial Consortium

mg9:45 Mustafa Gül, CEO, City Scan Technologies, providing AI-powered cost-effective and scalable infrastructure assessment solutions

mo10:45 Mark Olson, President, Flokk Systems providing systems for herd management and traceability reporting.

Darren Wolchyn11:00 Darren Wolchyn, Founder & CEO, Smart Paddock: location tracking & status monitoring system for livestock animals and farms

Jumai Abioye11:30 Jumai Abioye, CEO & Founder, PanAccess Innovations Inc. on portable tools and devices and smart platforms for comprehensive, data-driven insights for use in farms, fields, and homes

Styn Nieuwenhuis
11:45 Styn Nieuwenhuis, Founder, FeedXchange, transforming the livestock industry through a platform to source feed ingredients

Robert Saik13:00 Robert Saik, CEO, AGvisorPRO, mobile platform for connecting experts and companies and those seeking agriculture advice.

David Leroux13:15 David Leroux, CEO, Circulus Agtech: nutrient recycling by turning organic waste into biofertilizers, minimizing methane, purifying water, and replacing synthetic nitrogen

rebecca ung13:40 Rebecca Ung, Founder, Kumu Corporation, developing plastic alternatives from food, plant materials, and minerals

Nafaa Haddou
 13:55 Nafaa Haddou,co-Founder and CEO, Nu Terra Labs, on control systems to meet the needs of farmers as well as FireSafe detection

bill mitchell14:25 Bill Mitchell, Founder, Optiweigh: automated in-paddock livestock weighing that delivers benefits to any size cattle operation

pankaj 14:40 Pankaj Purwar, Co-Founder, Farmer's Legacy Biotech, creating healthy and sustainable oil for Canadian consumers

Tayab Soomro15:05 Tayab Soomro, co-Founder and CEO, PathoScan developing in-field pathogen and disease testing devices for a variety of crop diseases

Hamid	Abdelrhman15:20 Hamid Abdelrhman, CEO, Canvita, providing access to get vitamins regardless of dietary restrictions, or religious/personal beliefs.

Stanley	Pankratz15:35 Stanley Pankratz, President and CEO, Rainforest Algae Corp, developing photobioreactor systems for the cultivation of microalgae

April 17 pitches, attendees, agenda & report

abAaron Barr, CEO, Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp focussing on the development of processed hemp fiber at scale to meet industry needs

amAmeneh Madjd, COO & Co-Founder, D2Type developing a mobile app to empower at-risk individuals to prevent & reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

akAmreesh Khanna, CEO & Founder, Oraq.ai empowering dentists to improve treatment & acceptance through AI and patient engagement

ccColin Coros, COO, Nanostics, a clinical-stage precision health company developing diagnostic tests for cancer.

dsDaniel Nisakar Meenakshi Sundaram, RJH Biosciences, developing nucleic acid-based delivery agents foe leukemia therapy.

daDavid Antoniuk, CEO, Dark Matter Materials providing on-demand H2 from water using a revolutionary nanocatalyst.

gsGeoffrey Shmigelsky, CTO, OneCup AI deploying AI BETSY, a computer vision system that can identify and track animals uniquely

gkGreg Kawchuk, Founder & CEO, Augment that projecting medical images such as CT scans directly onto a patient's moving body

gmaGhulam Muhammad Ali, CEO, SensiImage Technologies, developing mobile crane communication and safety systems.

jrJana Rieger, CEO & co-Founder, True Angle, developing a wearable digital health technologies for restoring swallowing function in patients

jmJohn McDougall, CEO, SynBioBlox Innovations Ltd. using synthetic biology to convert GHG emissions into valuable products 

jmJohn Murphy, CEO, Bio-stream Diagnostics Inc. offering a platform for faster, more accurate diagnostic tests based on antibody binding.

kmKelly Mottet, COO, MACH32 Inc., a medical device company creating drug delivery solutions to health concerns.

lcLana Cuthbertson, Founder & CEO, Areto Labs, a B2B SaaS startup building machine learning technology for improving digital communities

ljLourdes Juan, Founder, Knead Technologies, providing food recovery organizations with a platform that connects waste with food reuse

mcMarc Colombina, VP of Operations, Director, Terrapin, unlocking the inherent value of waste heat and geothermal energy.

moMark Olson, President, Flokk Systems providing systems for herd management and traceability reporting

mkMike Krokis, President, Dune Engineering providing energy auditing, modeling, commissioning and recommissioning services across Canada

mgMustafa Gül, CEO, City Scan Technologies, providing AI-powered cost-effective and scalable infrastructure assessment solutions

nkNir Katchinskiy, CEO & Founder, PulseMedica building revolutionary technology to image and treat vitreoretinal disease

plPeter Light, CSO,Fringe Field Technologies commercializing a wearable device for monitoring multiple biomarkers

sgSarah Glofcheskie, CEO & Founder, Beme.ai proviings a health and wellbeing tracker & insight generating app to support autistic children

spShaneel Pathak, CEO and Cofounder, Zamplo offering a platform that allows individuals and researchers to record and share health data

sumritaSumrita Bhat, CEO, Conlis Global, is commercializing a synthetic bone void filler for traumatic bone fracture and injuries

tmTrevor MacDonald, Owner, Discover Juno, connecting women with other nearby women for walks, commutes and transport on-the-fly.

 

March 5: Attendees, Program and Report

rob brownRob Brown, CEO, KERB offers technology and relationships to improve the parking experiences and mobility for citizens across the world.

hagay levyHagay Levy, Co-founder & CEO, Iluria Ltd. offers a precision medicine platform for behavioral & mental health, starting with ADHD.

amenehAmeneh Madjd, Co-Founder, D2Type is developing a mobile app to empower at-risk individuals to prevent & reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

khKevin Hull, CEO, Emergent Waste Solutions is deploying its Advanced Thermolysis System for converting of waste into marketable products.

fredFred Glawischnig, CEO, Credit Gurus, is aiming to transform the credit improvement industry by offering an online credit improvement App.

jolene aliJolene Ali, Founder, Gummy Nutrition Lab produces innovative and delicious nutraceutical gummies.

jeremieJeremie Bourqui, Founder & CEO, Wave View Imaging is developing the Wave View Scanner for breast density assessment

toddTodd McMullen, Director, Pavonis Diagnostics Inc. is commercializing a label-free, thin film platform for performing immunoassays.

pkPiyush Kumar, President & CEO, WWiKY BioSciences offers precision theranostic (therapy+diagnostic) management of hypoxic tumors.


2023

December 5: program, report & attendees

Abdullah ChoudhryAbdullah Choudhry, Co-Founder, Arbor, offering a platform to empower companies to measure and optimize product sustainability

amirAmirreza Sohrabi, Co-Founder & CEO of Roshan Water Solutions, developing nanotechnology for management of water and wastewater

jasonJason Hendrick, President, OceanML provides integrated machine learning consulting, custom predictive analytical solutions

martin Martin Ferguson-Pell, Founding President and Isha Katyal, CEO of Click&Push, a wearable device company for terrain navigation

shaneelShaneel Pathak, CEO and Cofounder, Zamplo Inc., empowers individuals to track, analyze and share their health data and journey

claireClaire Dixon, co-Founder & CEO, Neuraura is developing bioelectronic devices for treatment for brain and metabolic-related disorders

amolAmol Karnick, President & CEO, KA Imaging, developing  X-ray imaging technologies for medical, veterinary, and industrial markets

aruAru Narendran, Founder & CEO, Teresagenics Pharma Inc. (Calgary), developing a small molecule drug for cancer treatment

gavin Gavin Oudit, CEO, PEARKO Therapeutics Inc., which is focused on developing biologics to treat cardiovascular diseases.

sumritaSumrita Bhat, CEO, Conlis Global, is commercializing a synthetic bone void filler for traumatic bone fracture and injuries

marcMarc Curial, Founder & CMO, MACH32 Inc. is medical device company that creates innovative drug delivery solutions to health concerns

pankajPankaj Purwar, Co-Founder, Farmer's Legacy Biotech, creating healthy and sustainable oil for Canadian consumers

MasoudMasoud Baghelani, CEO & Founder, NeatFil, offering solutions for sustainable removal of organic contaminants from wastewater.

johnJohn Murphy, CEO, Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. is commercializing its bio-assay testing and reader platform.

jeffersontyJefferson Roc, President, and Ty McKinney, CSO, PeerX.AI: personalized care with mental health and peer support

peterPeter Root, Co-founder, Wildfire Robotics: self-propelled and remotely controlled robotic firewall deployable in rough terrain

markMark Olson, President, Flokk Systems provides systems for herd management and traceability reporting

ali salmanAli Salman, Founder, Lawtiq, providing AI technology to help newcomers settle in Canada by navigating the immigration process

colincatalinaColin Coros, CCO, and Catalina Vasquez, COO, Nanostics, a clinical-stage precision health company developing diagnostic tests.

LeylaLeyla Kara, CEO, Co-Founder, SpectraCann aims to expedite drug testing with breath analyzing spectrometers and AI/ML techniques

peterPeter Light, CSO, Fringe Field Technologies Inc. on commercializing a wearable device for monitoring multiple biomarkers

toddTodd McMullen, Director, Pavonis Diagnostics Inc., developing a thin-film diagnostic platform for immunoassay and antibody validation

 

September 25-26 program and attendees

ali-pormohammadAli Pormohammad, CEO, MHCombiotic Inc. which is combating the issue of antimicrobial resistance by pioneering groundbreaking antimicrobials (Combiotic)

Amir NezhadAmir Nezhad, CEO, CriticareDx offers capillary self-powered microfluidics and electrochemical nano-biosensors that have the power to revolutionize and disrupt lab testing.

Amol-KarnickAmol Karnick, President & CEO, KA Imaging Inc. is developing  X-ray imaging technologies and systems for medical, veterinary, and non-destructive test industrial markets

aneal khanAneal Khan, CEO, Discovery DNA provides accredited genetic testing for medical decisions, providing tools for early detection and treatment of diseases

Chris-BladenChris Bladen, CEO, Zymedyne Therapeutics Inc. is developing safer, more effective treatments for chronic, neuropathic pain by targeting calcium channels

Danika_KellyDanika Kelly, Co-Founder & CEO, My Normative Inc. is a female-focused health platform driving innovation through clinically validated data collection, data management, and analytical processes

jessica huJessica Hu, CEO, Gene Biomedical, which provides molecular diagnostics, drugs detection, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, technologies

Lulu Mashonganyika Lulu Mashonganyika, Founder, LiiT Care, offering a safe and convenient platform to bridge the gap between parents and vetted caregivers.

Maximilian-KerzMaximilian Kerz, Co-founder & CEO, Cherry Health, a network founded by physicians for physicians that aims to make recruitment into clinics and hospitals as straightforward as possible

mirna-damergMirna Damergi, Product Manager, Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc. on a suite of diagnostic tools for microbial infections including those that cause bloodstream and urinary tract infections.

RahimMohammad Rahim, Founder and CSO, RANE Pharmaceutical Inc., a chemistry CRO in Edmonton developing scalable synthetic methods for complex medicinal chemistry targets and natural products

Piyush KumarPiyush Kumar,President & CEO, WWiKY BioSciences is developing cancer theranostics that exploit hypoxia, which leads to metastatic progression and resistance

shaneel-pathakShaneel Pathak, CEO, Zamplo provides a platform that allows anyone to record and share their treatment regiment with their healthcare practitioner, while allowing data analytics and collation

ty mckinneyTy McKinney, CSO of PeerX.AI, Co-founder of 8 Bit Cortex and Research Director of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation

May 26 program and participant list

troy feenerTroy Feener, COO, Rapid Infection Diagnostics, Inc., on a suite of diagnostic tools for microbial infections including those that cause bloodstream and urinary tract infections.

conor-phillips.gifCarrie Shemanko founded Crocus Biomedical, on a blood and tumour tissue-based molecular test for physicians to identify individuals at high risk of bone metastasis.

roger-zemp.gifRoger Zemp, Founder, CliniSonix Inc. on scalable probe technology that significantly outperforms current 2D/3D ultrasound scanners in terms of resolution and speed.

colin corosColin Coros, CCO, Nanostics Inc., a clinical-stage precision health company with a detection platform for a range of diseases including prostate and bladder cancer.

kathleenKathleen McMahon, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Wave View Imaging Inc. is developing pain-free and timely breast imaging systems using microwave technology.

Pierre-Lemire.jpgPierre Lemire, CEO, Kent Imaging, designs and manufactures multispectral oxygenation imaging technology for limb preservation and surgical care.

john murphyJohn Murphy, CEO, Bio-stream Diagnostics Inc. developed an organic electrochemical transistor-based platform for faster, more accurate diagnostic tests based on antibody binding target antigen for a variety of infections.

conor-phillips.gifClaire Dixon, co-Founder & CEO, Neuraura which has developed a bioelectronic wearable and is targeting polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Mehdi Mohammadi AshaniMehdi Mohammadi Ashani, BioSenta develops and manufactures environmentally sound chemical compounds including Tri-Filler, which offers broad spectrum antimicrobial properties for household and industrial applications.

michael-weickertMichael Weickert, CEO, Pacylex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developing a first in class myristoylation inhibitor as a new oral daily therapy for hematologic and solid tumor cancers.

Maximilian KerzMaximilian Kerz, co-Founder & CEO Cherry Health has develped an app for posting of temporary, permanent and telehealth physician jobs and is building a network that connects physicians, employers and industry.

Jason HendrickJason Hendrick, President, OceanML provides integrated machine learning consulting, custom predictive analytical solutions and solutions for clients in industries including energy, resource development, cleantech, government, finance and health care.

alan tay Alan Tay, CEO, Delphi Technology Corp. offers rapid, scalable, conversational & action-based avatar training for airlines & aerospace companies and government and defence contractors.

John-MacInnesJohn MacInnes, Founder, Earthware Reusables Inc. Billions of food takeout containers go into our landfills every year. Earthware is a return for reuse takeout container service that eliminates this problem by selling reusable containers to restaurants, hotels, caterers, grocery stores and farmers.

ryan-gallowayRyan Galloway, Founder, Inversion Point Technologies Ltd. specializes in the cost-effective direct removal of atmospheric methane at scale.

AmirSanatiChris Cassin, CEO of Zero Point Cryogenics builds dilution refrigerators, which operate at temperatures near absolute zero, for quantum technology applications.

Amirreza-SohrabiAmirreza Sohrabi, co-Founder and CEO, Roshan Water Solutions has developed VeloCens, which is an end-to-end product package for onsite, real-time testing of water samples for bacteria.

Masoud-BaghelaniMasoud Baghelani, CEO and Founder, NeatFil Inc. offers a recyclable and reusable material for efficient, cost-effective removal of organic contaminants including dyes and pigments from water and wastewater.

Damilare-OdumosuDamilare Odumosu, Founder/C.E.O, All Farmers Online provides precision agriculture services and sensors to farmers, allowing them to optimize yields, reduce costs, and improve efficiency based on analysis of data collected from drones, satellites, and cameras.

conor-phillips.gifConor Phillips, Founder & CEO, Pathfinder365 provides a digital exploration tool that serves as an all-inclusive, one-stop source for diverse tourism destinations including travel, activity, entertainment and accommodation options.

conor-phillips.gifCarine Bado, CEO & Founder, My Little Tribe has designed an app for parents who are looking to book affordable, reliable and flexible private childcare services such as babysitting, nanny and home care.

David RoseneggerDavid Rosenegger, CEO, SenseSi Technology Inc, developing wearable non-invasive diagnostic sensors to monitor cortisol levels which can predict stress, inflammation and concussion severity.

Timothy BurgessTimothy Burgess, CEO and co-Founder, WealthAgile provides an AI powered crypto portfolio manager that connects via API to crypto exchanges to automatically manage customers’ crypto portfolios.

March 14 program and attendees

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2022

December 13 program and attendees

The following companies from Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Australia and Israel are seeking over $17 million for commercialization of innovative technologies positioned to transform agricultural, energy, transportation, health, business and legal industries.

September 13 program and attendees

The following companies from Airdrie, Cartairs, Calgary, Edmonton and Uganda are seeking over $8 million for agricultural, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, education, low carbon energy, cancer, health and pet care innovations.

May 17 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $100 million for cancer drug trials, mental health apps, biodegradable menstrual pads, environmentally friendly waste management systems, autonomous robots, learning tools and AI solutions:

February 15 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $6 million for personalized cancer treatments for children, dento-craniofacial head and neck imaging, virtual reality and IoT platforms, canola oil transformation, hemp-based nutraceuticals, and systems for beef herd management, fire prevention, waste conversion and lithium extraction:

2021

November 23 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $11 million for diagnostics tests for ADHD, blindness, cancer and ADHD, burnout management, systems for shipping, beef herd tracing, waste management and recycling:

September 21 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $8 million for improvement of nutrition and mental health, ADHD detection, cancer treatment, restaurant support, hydroponics, organic food production and waste conversion into feedstock:

June 22 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $11 million for improvement of nutrition and mental health, ADHD and cancer detection and treatment, family support and patient monitoring for mental health and efficient care provision, advanced materials and water and waste management:

April 22 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $6 million for biorefinery and prebiotic fibre production, digital healthcare, cancer drug discovery, trauma dressing, and COVID-19 testing and treatment:

January 28 program and attendees

The following companies are looking to raise approximately $5.5 million for renewable power generation, biomedical imaging, cell transfection systems, virtual reality SAAS, and personal mobility apps:

2020

October 22 program and attendees

July 8 program and attendees

June 10 program and attendees

May 13 program and attendees

April 15: COVID-19 Conference 4 program

  • John Dennis, CEO, SolAeroMed
  • Khaled Barakat, University of Alberta
  • Darrell Tan, Clinician-Scientist, St. Michael's Hospital
  • Carlos Cervera, University of Alberta
  • Bruno Villoutreix, Research Director, Inserm
  • Alessandro Biglioli, CEO, Elsius Biomedical
  • Gregg Oldring, CEO, Zept
  • Prabhat Jha, University of Toronto
  • Dawn Kingston, Professor, University of Calgary
  • Nora Spinks, CEO, Vanier Institute of the Family
  • Kelley Lee, Simon Fraser University
  • Adam Balogh, CEO and Founder, Staffing Call

April 8: COVID-19 Conference 3 program

  • Robert Wolkow , Quantum Silicon Inc
  • Kevin Morin, Medical Director, Sunmor Research Inc
  • Randy Duguay , CEO, Health Gauge
  • Harold Dumur and Hassaan Ahmed, OVA
  • Varun Pulapaka Co-Founder & Hassaan Ahmed, CEO, Phelix
  • Gane Ka-Shu Wong, University of Alberta & Geneis
  • Rafiq Ahmad, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
  • Matt Hodgson, Co-Founder, Outbreaker Solutions
  • Rashid Mirzavand, University of Alberta
  • Kyle McLeod, CEO, OrigamAi
  • Bruce Rout
  • Eric Coomes, University of Toronto
  • P. Peter Wang, Memorial Universit
  • Brittany Redl, Region Sales Director, VWR
  • Travis Dahl, Inkubate Packaging
  • Dane Bosman, Business Development, Alpine Innovative Research

April 1: COVID-19 Conference 2 program

  • Markus Kirkilionis, University of Warwick
  • Kevin Curran, Ulster University
  • Dileep Tiwari, HeriCure
  • Utkarsha Ankalkhope, Excel3D
  • Simon Park, University of Calgary
  • Mathew Diggle, Alberta Public Labs
  • John Ralston, Protxx
  • Alessandro Biglioli , Elsius Biomedical
  • Pierre Lemire, Kent Imaging Therapeutics
  • Gavin Oudit, PEARKO Therapeutics
  • John Dennis, SolAeroMed
  • Rakesh Bhat, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation
  • Robert Jay Rowen, MD, RowenSu Clinic
  • Karsten Sauer, Repertoire Immune Systems
  • Dan Dalla-Londa, FluroTech
  • Mark Trifiro , McGill University
  • Shokrollah Elahi, University of Alberta
  • Robert Mayall, FREDsense
  • Isaac Bogoch, University of Toronto
  • Martin Percy, Unit9
  • Louis-Olivier Roy, OPTEL Group
  • Barry Shrier, Founder, GIANT Health
  • Sharn Haywood-Higgs, Oxford Innovations Solutions
  • Travis Dahl, Inkubate Packaging
  • Allen Crowley, Crowley Enterprises
  • Trevor MacDonald, Crowdblink
  • Horacio Bach, University of British Columbia
  • Amir Nezhad, University of Calgary
  • K Ghafoor, H Maghdid & S Khaleal, Iraq

March 25: COVID-19 Conference 1 program

  • John Dennis, SolAeroMed
  • Martin Percy, Unit9: CoronaSaver
  • John Ralston, Protxx
  • Peter Wood, mmHg
  • Thomas Stachura, Pleasant Solutions
  • John Lewis, Entos Pharma
  • Lynn McNeil, Chipcare
  • Alessandro Biglioli, Elsius
  • Peter Silverstone, COMS
  • James Harynuk, TMIC
  • Jeevesh Kapur, Medo.ai
  • Elena Dumitrascu, Terrahub
  • Kevin Maloney, Safe Contact
  • Abdullah Saleh, Metric
  • Steve Lloyd, Tech Shops
  • Travis Dahl, Inkubate Packaging

March 11 program and scores

2019

November 13 program and scores

  • Richard Smith, BioLargo
  • Amir Nezhed, Critical Care DX
  • Piyush Kumar, WWiKY
  • Tonya Beal, Swiftly
  • Aman Ullah, ZAFA Rapid Biorefinery
  • Adam Brown, Nanolog Audio
  • John Ralston, Protxx

September 11 program and scores

  • Tarek El-Bialy, Virtual Orthodontic Residency
  • James Nieman, Human Cytomegalovirus Co.
  • Nicolas Conradi, Solar Oxygen
  • Peter Wood & Raj Padwal, mmHg Inc.
  • Simba Nyazika, Lenica Research Group
  • Zhongyi Quan, High Density Power Conversion
  • Shelvie Fernan, Fly and Fetch
  • Hillary Sweet & Dr. Matthew Nickel, SN Biomedical
  • Loreen Wales, Revive Wellness Inc.
  • Michael Weickert, Pacylex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

June 19 program and scores

  • Carrie Shemanko, Blood-based biomarkers
  • Aru Narendran, Biomarkers for Pediatric Cancer
  • Amir Sanati Nezhad
  • Lu Deng, Metabolomic Technologies Inc
  • Colin Coros, Nanostics
  • David Bocking & Oliver Bathe, Qualisure Diagnostics Inc.
  • Kunal Karan & Arin Sen, Biomimetic Exosomes
  • Negin Razavilar, RAZN Health Decision Modelling Ltd.
  • Ratmir Derda, 48Hour Discovery Inc.,
  • Jeremie Bourqui, MITS
  • Paul Stewardson, ThyroSPEC
  • Rahul Arora, ENTiD

June 4 program and scores

  • Mike Wade, iYu Inc.
  • Yvonne Wong, Canada Neurotech
  • Shairaz Baksh, BioImmuno Designs, Inc.
  • Mahdi Tavakoli, Robotic System for Therapy
  • Randy Duguay & Bruce Matichuk, Health Gauge
  • Qaasim Mian, Biomarkers of Childhood Pneumonia
  • Larry Unsworth, ThermoReCon

May 16 program and scores

  • Marc-André Roberge, Nectar
  • Kirk Zemba, Blindman Brewing
  • Darcy Goossen, The TireGrabber
  • Aman Ullah, ZAFA Rapid Biorefinery
  • Alfred Wahl, Polar Canadian Swine LLP
  • Tanveer Ahmad, Amrich
  • Richard Smith, BioLargo

March 5 program

  • Martin Ferguson-Pell, Click & Push
  • Roger Zemp, ClinoSonics 3D
  • Brayden Whitlock, Outbreaker Solutions
  • Suresh Nayar, Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine
  • Bretton Whervin, Bitcoin Air
  • Sharmin Habib, Umay Care
  • Afsaneh Lavasanifar, Meros Polymers
  • Larry Unsworth, ThermoReCON
  • Michael Overduin, SMALP Network

2018

December 4 program

  • Khurram Jahangir, SafeSpaceHealth
  • Katharine Magor, Flu Fighting Chickens
  • Konrad Fassbender , Palliative Care Matters
  • Abdolamir Landi & Ana Clementin, Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnostics
  • Roger Zemp, CliniSonics
  • Jerome Yager, Praeventus Corporation
  • Nataraj Pagadala, Cheminger Inc

September 11 program

  • John Lewis, CEO & Arun Raturi, CSO Entos Pharmaceuticals
  • David Marchant, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
  • Leanne Bilawchuk, Frederick West, Antibiddies
  • Len Wiebe & Piyush Kumar, WWiKY Theranostica Inc.
  • Amir Reshef, Founder & CEO, Dealcloser
  • Michael Overduin, Founder and Director, SMALP Network
  • Roger Zemp, illumiSonics Inc.
  • Dennis Hall, Boron Heterocycles
  • Nicole Sanchez, Jenny Li and Anka Chan, Hempact

June 5 program and scores

  • Chris Cairo, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
  • Bruce Ritchie, Professor, Division of Hematology
  • Lorne Tyrell, Professor, Dept of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
  • Faheem Khan, Postdoc, Chemical & Materials Engineering Dept 
  • Samantha Kwok, Operations Manager, 48 Hour Discovery
  • Peter Johnson, Dept of Physiology, Faculty of Science

March 6 program and scores

  • Bin Zheng, Surgical Simulation
  • Shairaz Baksh, Kinase Drug Discovery
  • Michael Weickert & Luc Berthiaume, Pacylex
  • Aaryn Flynn & Tony Briggs, Prominent
  • Faheem Khan, Fourien
  • David Eisenstat, University of Alberta
  • Clayton Bell, University of Alberta
  • Mohammad Ali, University of Alberta

2017

December 5 program with CureCancer

  • David Brindley, Targeting Autotaxin
  • Gino Fallone, MagneTx
  • Colm Murphy, Zenxmed Corporation
  • Juliana Valencia, RJH Biosciences Inc.
  • Khurram Jahangir, Health District
  • Catalina Vasquez, Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
  • Justin Bailey, Medical Isotope and Cyclotron Facility
  • Nawaid Usmani, Prostate Brachytherapy

September 5 program

  • Tina Rinker, Founder, Syantra Inc.
  • Lynne Postovit, University of Alberta
  • Larry Fliegel, University of Alberta

2016

April 4 program

  • Randy Yatscoff, Executive Vice President, TEC Edmonton
  • Chris Lumb, CEO, TEC Edmonton