Canada in the Valley Showcase
About Canada in the Valley Showcase
The CELS Canada in the Valley Showcase is the premier platform for connecting high-potential Canadian life science startups with top U.S. investors, industry leaders, and commercial partners.
FOR FOUNDERS
The Showcase provides early-stage companies with access to specialized expertise and introductions required to thrive in the competitive U.S. healthcare and biotech ecosystem.
FOR INVESTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS
It presents an exclusive opportunity to gain early access to some of Canada’s most promising emerging companies in biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthtech.
Highlights
Two days of programming and networking in Silicon Valley
Executive roundtables, curated investor and strategic partner meetings
Alumni and other promising life science startups invited to join
High-value networking between promising Canadian early-stage life science companies, investors and industry executives, and the CELS community of advisors and partners.
Presentations from Canada’s most promising early-stage life sciences companies
Engaging keynote speakers and panels
Program Agenda and Location
Program Agenda
9:00 am–12:00 pm Speakers & Panels
12:30 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Roundtables
2:00 pm–4:00 pm Investor & Industry Mentor
5:00 pm–7:30 pm Evening Networking Reception
San Francisco, CA
Location
Testimonials
“I wasn't sure what to expect when we joined CELS, but I wasn't disappointed! The quality of companies in the cohort was excellent and the insight provided via the workshops outstanding. The program covers a lot of ground, as it accommodates startups across their journey.”
— John, StreamML“The Showcase speakers were inspiring and the connections phenomenal. We’ve participated in several accelerators and the CELS Valley Ready program truly brings meaningful connections for companies looking to raise capital and scale in the U.S.”
— Mike, AmacaThera“The network that CELS brings to the Valley Ready program, and the caliber of the experts that lead the workshops, was incredible. Our companies received a lot of value from the program and I encourage all life science companies looking to scale beyond Canada to apply.”
Ready to build a network, commercialize and scale in the U.S.?
Attend an info session to learn more, or apply now: