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About us

Allarta is a life science start-up with a novel delivery platform of immune-privileged materials, that enable cell and stem cell therapies for the treatment of diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

With pre-seed funding from McMaster University and investors Mark Krembil and Ian Delaney, the SOPHIE collaboration will now enable further pre-clinical studies, paving Allarta’s path to the clinic and it’s goal of treating patients.

Program engagement

Allarta Life Science

Leadership

Harald Stover

Co-Founder & CEO

Maria Antonakos

Co-Founder & COO

Sector

Subsector

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Applications open for Synapse Competition 2026

Applications for the 2026 Synapse Competition are open!

The Synapse Life Science Competition combines the ideas and research of life science innovators with the intellect and strategy of students. Finalists receive training, mentorship, and a chance to pitch and compete for BIG prizes!

Applications close on November 9, 2025.