About the Canada's Top 10 Competition
First held in 1999, Canada’s Top 10 Competition was designed
to promote the 10 most promising life science companies from across
Canada (5 Early stage and 5 Emerging/Late stage) to Canadian and international
investors and partners. The Competition expanded to showcase Canada's
cleantech sector and the information and communications technology sector.
Winners are chosen by an independent expert panel of Canadian and US
venture capitalists. Winners receive greater exposure to international
investors and industry insiders that are important to their continued
growth and success.
Since their selection, current Winners and Alumni have secured more
than $600M in venture capital financing. Some notable companies include: