Why become one of Canada’s Top 10™?

It’s Simple. Whether you focus on Life Sciences, Cleantech or Technology, the Canada’s Top 10™ Competition puts you in front of investors and potential partners.

As the program has grown, so have the benefits. Winners and Alumni have access to:

  • Coaching clinics developed to refine corporate pitches
  • Investment forums developed in partnership with the Canadian consulates to expose elite Canadian companies to US and Canadian VC investors, licensing executives and potential strategic partners. The forums give companies an exclusive opportunity to present to top tier venture capitalist and other strategic partners in a series of invitation only events.
  • Ongoing support for business development and investment readiness

     

What are people saying about the program?

“This competition is a unique snapshot of emerging life science companies in Canada. It showcases great technologies and entrepreneurs that are ready for prime-time investing.”
         Maha Katabi, Vice-President, Life Sciences, Ventures West (Competition Juror)

"2005 was the first time iCo Therapeutics was chosen as one of Canada’s Top 10™ and we found the exposure to be extremely influential. The competition provided us with opportunities we would not have received otherwise. Canada’s Top 10™ Competition provides immense value to companies, both as finalists and as alumni, by continually adding to and enriching this vital program."
         Andrew Rae, President, CEO & Director,  iCo Therapeutics Inc. (Competition Alumni)

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