BioUtah’s 2025 Pitch Competition (Salt Lake City, UT) recognized four innovative life sciences startups, awarding cash prizes and support. The event connected entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders at the Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini.
Salt Lake City, Utah - March 24, 2025
BioUtah announced the winners of its 2025 Pitch Competition, held on March 13, 2025 during the Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit. The event, presented by BioUtah and the University of Utah’s Technology Licensing Office, showcased innovative startups across various life sciences categories, including medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, digital health, and biotechnology.
2025 Pitch Competition Winners:
Sponsored by Nusano, the winners in each category are:
Each winning company received a $4,000 cash prize, marketing services from Serfwerks, and a one-year membership with BioUtah. The awards were presented on stage by Kelvyn Cullimore, President and CEO of BioUtah; Bruce Hunter, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Utah’s Technology Licensing Office; Matt Bresnahan, Partner at Wilson Sonsini; and Alden Brown, Alliance Management Lead at Nusano.
“We congratulate this year’s winners for their groundbreaking innovations and dedication to improving patient outcomes,” said Kelvyn Cullimore. “The competition was intense, and our judges had a tough time selecting the best among so many exceptional startups.”
The shark-tank-style competition featured 12 Utah-based life sciences companies, narrowed down from an initial pool of 37 applicants. Participants were divided into four groups, each judged by a panel of three industry experts.
The Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit:
The Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit served as a key gathering for Utah’s life sciences and investment communities, offering a full day of insightful programming tailored to entrepreneurs and startups. The Pitch Competition provided a platform for healthcare innovators to present their cutting-edge products to industry leaders, investors, and venture capital firms. All applicants had the opportunity to exhibit either virtually or on-site at the event’s Innovation Hall.
BioUtah:
BioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association representing Utah’s life sciences sector. Its members span medical device manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and research, making the industry a vital contributor to Utah’s economy and advancements in healthcare.
University of Utah Technology Licensing Office:
The University of Utah’s Technology Licensing Office (TLO) fosters innovation by facilitating technology transfer and commercialization. By providing resources and support, the TLO helps researchers and inventors bring groundbreaking discoveries to market, driving economic growth and societal impact.
See previous TechBuzz coverage of the 2025 The Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit.
