The Gryphon’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition returns!

Join us online as five founders present their world-changing technologies for the first time! This interactive event will give attendees an opportunity to start conversations, network with agri-food professionals and business leaders and explore partnerships that have mutual benefit.

Online Event Timeline:

• Live Stream Pitch Finale from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Online After-Party from 2 to 3 p.m.

Host: Dan Clapson, Globe & Mail columnist and founder of Eat North

Five Teams led by Academic Entrepreneurs:

• AstraRedex
• BioFerm Functional Foods
• DigiTrack Systems
• Guelph Petrographic Imaging
• Obi Veterinary

International Judging Panel will choose a $10,000 prize winner:

• Harry Ghandi, Founder & Start-up Coach (Canada)
• Jim Hardin, Senior Investment Manager, AVAC Group (Canada)
• David Maasz, Co-founder & CEO, INPAPAMC (Hungary)
• Jenn Smith, Program Director, Grow-NY (USA)
• Suhas Narayanaswamy, Associate, Lewis and Clark Agrifood (USA)