Concept Catalyst

Concept Catalyst is a structured and flexible program to help early-stage entrepreneurs get from validating an idea to developing an MVP.

Concept Catalyst is a structured and flexible program to help early-stage entrepreneurs get from validating an idea to developing an MVP.

Beyond Boundaries

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Beyond Boundaries is a 9-week workshop for women-identifying entrepreneurs to help them scale their businesses and reach global markets.

New Venture Pitch Challenge

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The New Venture Pitch Challenge helps you develop and refine your pitch in the early-stages of your journey.

i.d.e.a. Fund

idea Fund

I.d.e.a. Fund supports inclusion, diversity, environment and accelerating innovation for start-up and scaling companies.

HEALTHI

HEALTHI provides support to prepare for a commercialization project or clinical trial.

HEALTHI provides support to prepare for a commercialization project or clinical trial.

SOPHIE

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SOPHIE provides funding and access to strategic connections within the Hamilton life science ecosystem – access up to $100,000 in grant funding.

Synapse Life Science Consortium

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Synapse Life Science Consortium is a strategic broker, facilitating connections to expertise, facilities and resources for life science companies.

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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.