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Calgary Bio/HealthTech Meetup: Live Pitches, $500 Prize & Networking

AUG26
17:30
  • Five founders pitch their Bio and HealthTech ventures live in front of judges and a local audience competing for a $500 microgrant.
  • The event brings together builders, investors, and professionals in Calgary’s bio and health tech ecosystem.
  • Attendees can explore early stage ideas, network, and discover new business opportunities in the industry.

About this event

About This Event
Whether you're building something, investing in what's next, or simply curious about where Bio and HealthTech is heading — this is the room to be in.
Join Aurrin Ventures’ Create & Connect: Bio and HealthTech Industry Night , where five founders pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of experienced judges and a live audience. One team walks away with a $500 microgrant. Everyone walks away with new connections.
This isn't a conference. There are no slide decks to sit through and no panels that run long. Just founders with bold ideas, judges who've built real companies, and a community of Calgary's most curious and ambitious professionals in one room.
Whether you're launching a venture, looking to grow your business, exploring new opportunities, or hoping to meet early stage founders, this event is designed to create meaningful connections while showcasing new ideas in the industry.

What to Expect
🎤 Bio and Health Tech Pitch Competition
Six founders will pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Each founder will have three minutes to present their idea, followed by two questions: one from the judges and one from the audience. Want to pitch your idea? Sign Up By Clicking Here!
💸 $500 Microgrant
At the end of the competition, judges will award $500 in non dilutive funding to the top team to help move their project forward. This $500 microgrant is funded by the community, your ticket directly funds the $500 microgrant awarded on the night. When you buy a ticket, you're not just attending, you're backing Calgary's next wave of builders.
🤝 Networking with the Bio and HealthTech Community
Meet founders launching new ventures, operators improving industry processes, investors looking for early stage opportunities, and professionals across the Bio and HealthTech ecosystem.
This event is a great place to:
Discover early stage ventures
Meet potential collaborators or clients
Grow your professional network in Calgary’s

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