The Synapse Life Science Competition 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Synapse Life Science Competition for Canadians
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 14, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 09, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs
- Oppotunity Locations: Canada
- Eligible Locations: Canada
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!
Benefits of Synapse Life Science Competition for Canadians
Innovator
Why participate?
- Develop your commercialization plan and pitch
- Participate in business training workshops to help you bring your idea to market
- Work with Masters/Ph.D. students with expertise in biomedical, business and engineering
- Establish valuable connections within the life science community
- PLUS! Compete for a chance to win BIG cash and in-kind prizes
Student
Why participate?
- Gain business experience working with an innovative life science start-up company
- Work hands-on to create a commercialization plan, poster and prepare a pitch
- Attend business training workshops and grow your resume
- Establish valuable connections within the life science community
Synapse Life Science Competition for Canadians Requirements
Innovator
- Early-stage companies, innovators, scientists or researchers with a life science product, service or idea
- A driven, coachable and collaborative leadership founder/team
- Located in Southern Ontario
- Companies who are incorporated in Canada, or will have completed incorporation by December 31, 2025
- Has not placed in the top 10 at a previous LiONS LAIR, or placed in the top 5 at a previous Synapse Competition
Student
- Upper-year college and university students
- Master’s-level or Ph.D. students
- Recent graduates
- Experience in business, engineering, science or commercialization
- Interest in partnering with an innovator to help commercialize their idea
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
09 October, 2025
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