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4th edition of Sweet Biopharma Day

Call for entries now open

LAVAL, Québec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are pleased to announce that the 4th edition of Sweet Biopharma Day will be held on October 9, 2024, at Espace Tonik, located in Sainte-Julie, Quebec.

This unique, invitation-only event is dedicated to start-ups and biotech companies with fewer than 25 employees. It offers a privileged platform to showcase their innovations to leading figures in the biopharmaceutical industry, paving the way for potential collaborations and strategic partnerships.

If you'd like to seize this opportunity and become one of the 16 promising Canadian biotech companies – the so-called “Sweet 16” – submit your application today.

The “Sweet 16” company with the best presentation will be awarded a $5,000 prize, as well as a “Coup de Cœur” prize worth $3,000.

How to apply

Companies must provide a 2-page abstract and a short presentation (a set of no more than 5 slides) describing their breakthrough technology, therapeutic targets, and points of differentiation. Applications must be submitted via this form no later than Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). Participating pharmaceutical companies will select the 16 companies to be notified by September 18, 2024.

About Sweet Biopharma Day

Sweet Biopharma Day is an invitation-only Canadian life sciences event. Its fourth edition is organized by BIOQuébec, CQDM, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, adMare BioInnovations and AmorChem. This event offers biotech start-up executives a unique opportunity to interact directly with international pharmaceutical companies and venture capitalists to develop synergistic partnerships.

Visit the Sweet Biopharma Day website HERE.

Contacts

Media:
Benoît Larose
Chief Executive Officer
blarose@bioquebec.com | Telephone: 514-217-1167
500 boul. Cartier O, Laval, QC H7V 5B7 Canada

BIOQuébec


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Contacts

Media:
Benoît Larose
Chief Executive Officer
blarose@bioquebec.com | Telephone: 514-217-1167
500 boul. Cartier O, Laval, QC H7V 5B7 Canada

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