About this Event
Over the past six months, five strategically selected Canadian startups were matched with a cohort of PointB mentors to help them refine their business development strategy for the U.S. market.
Join us at MATTER for the in-person closing event, featuring a keynote address from Ritu Banerjee, Assistant Deputy Minister & Head of . Following the keynote, the five featured startups — Canurta Therapeutics, Deep Breathe, MindfulGarden, Myomar Molecular and Possibility Neurotechnologies — will present their final pitches and share insights gained throughout the program. Following the program, join us for a networking reception and refreshments.
Agenda: (CT)
3:30pm | Welcome remarks from MATTER CEO Steven Collens, Advisory Board Chair of PointB@MATTER Dr. Steven Gould and the Consulate General of Canada
3:45pm | Canadian venture pitches
5:00pm | Keynote - Ritu Banerjee, Assistant Deputy Minister & Head of
5:15pm | Networking & open reception
6:00pm | Event concludes
ABOUT THE STARTUPS
- Mississauga, Ontario
Canurta Therapeutics is a biotechnology company discovering and bioprocessing rare, multipotent polyphenols to find new ways to reverse the chronic disease crisis with botanical therapeutics. With our advanced technologies, Canurta can capture, purify and enrich rare polyphenols for the first time to target inflammation and address unmet needs in neurology, virology and oncology.
- London, Ontario
Deep Breathe is where lung ultrasound and deep learning research converge. Through the creation of a variety of computer vision classifiers, we are solving for the delivery of accurate and portable lung imaging solutions for those suffering from or treating respiratory concerns.
- Vancouver, British Columbia
MindfulGarden is pioneering a non-pharmacological approach to the high human and economic costs of hospital acquired delirium by reducing the use of antipsychotics in patient care. Helping transform how hospitals manage delirium is our mandate. “Sending the brain home, healthy™” is our mission.
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
Monitor your patient's recovery process. Our test provides early detection of muscle degeneration, identifying muscle health at a molecular stage. This allows for prompt action, potentially enhancing the patient experience and outcomes.
- Calgary, Alberta
Possibility Neurotechnologies creates user-centric assistive solutions to bridge the gap between cutting edge brain-computer interface technologies and the array of applications they can control. The Think2Switch™ is a one-of-a-kind device that translates brain signals into usable commands, letting you control real-world objects using only your thoughts.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 228, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States
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