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Bold ideas. Live pitches. Real investment opportunities.

Tuesday, June 23  |  1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
McMaster Innovation Park  |  175 Longwood Rd S, Hamilton

Investor Showcase brings together McMaster‑affiliated startups and venture capital partners for a focused, high‑value networking and presentation event which celebrates innovation across sectors and creates collaboration pathways.

The event will include:

  • Compelling pitches from nine McMaster startups
  • A fireside chat with Nicholas Brathwaite, McMaster Chancellor and Founder and Managing Partner at Celesta Capital
  • A demo showcase featuring startups in McMaster’s innovation ecosystem

 

Pitches

Learn more about the companies pitching at Investor Showcase.

Block Biosciences logo.

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Block Biosciences

Developing first-in-class therapeutics designed to intercept the spread of cancer to the brain.

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NodeAI Diagnostics

Accelerating the translation of world-class research into practical, AI-driven solutions that significantly improve patient outcomes in lung cancer staging.

Tessella Biosciences logo.

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Tessella Biosciences

Providing high-printability plug-and-play bioinks and biopolymers that make 3D bioprinting a smooth experience for researchers.

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Insight Medbotics

Advancing a next-generation MRI-compatible robotics system for prostate cancer care.

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HARvEST Systems

Improving the overall energy utilization of restaurants - reducing operating costs, minimizing greenhouse gas production and providing electrical resiliency during power outages.

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LIVESENS

By transforming everyday vehicles into data-gathering hubs, LIVESENS offers real-time, location-based data that help organizations unlock new opportunities and optimize their operations.

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MesoMat

Providing real-time tire insights with through innovative sensors and cloud-based software.

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A.I. VALI

Advancing accurate, reproducible, and affordable real-time AI solutions in medical imaging.

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Neuro-Mod

Neuro-Mod is dedicated to the development of cutting-edge augmented reality-based tools for rehabilitation and chronic pain treatment.

Demo Participants

Step into our Demo Zone—an interactive hub at the heart of the Investor Showcase where innovation comes to life. This dedicated space brings together a curated group of McMaster startups, each offering live demonstrations of their products, technologies, and solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with founders and teams, explore real-world applications, and gain a firsthand look at the ideas shaping the future. Below is the list of participating companies you won’t want to miss: