Innovate. Commercialize. Grow.

Innovation Factory’s Synapse Competition is Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition. Designed to help move your innovative life science products and services out of the lab and into the market, the competition pairs innovators with business and entrepreneurship students, and provides the training, mentorship, and resources to be successful.

Innovator finalists receive training, mentorship and a chance to pitch and compete for up to $50,000 cash and in-kind prizes!

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Take a peek at the Competition

The Synapse Competition is dedicated to fostering the commercialization of innovation in the life science sector. Delivered by Innovation Factory, in collaboration with the Synapse Consortium, this competition assists innovators, scientists and researchers to bring their ideas to market, increase revenues, attract investment and create jobs.

Synapse Pitch Competition

By the numbers

Companies Supported
1 +
Prizes Awarded
$ 1 M+
Funds Raised by Innovators
$ 1 M+
Global Markets Accessed
1 +

Meet our partners

Our valued partners play a crucial role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship by offering exceptional support, sharing their expertise, and creating strategic partnerships to boost the success of upcoming entrepreneurs and businesses in the health sciences field.

Applications for the Synapse Competition 2026 are open!

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.

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Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition March 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Get tickets for the 2025 Synapse Competition!

Innovation Factory’s Synapse Competition is Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition, dedicated to fostering innovation in the life science sector.

Why you should attend:

  • Meet the finalists at the 12th annual Synapse Competition showcase!
  • Discover emerging life science innovations
  • Network with industry leaders and Ontario’s thriving life science ecosystem.

March 26, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm EDT