BioUtah, in partnership with Brigham Young University's Technology Transfer Office and College of Life Sciences, has selected 12 life sciences startups to participate in the Shark Tank Pitch Competition at the 2026 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). The event, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini, will take place March 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City, followed by a networking ski day at Snowbird Ski Resort on March 13.
The selected companies represent a diverse range of sectors including medical devices, diagnostics, drugs, biotech, and digital health. They were chosen from over 40 applicants. Finalists will be judged by an accomplished panel, with winners receiving cash awards at a closing ceremony. For more details, see the full announcement here.
This summit underscores Utah's growing role as a hub for life sciences innovation, providing startups with exposure to investors and industry leaders. The competition aims to accelerate the commercialization of promising technologies that could impact patient care and healthcare systems.
BioUtah, a trade association serving Utah's life sciences industry, emphasizes the economic and healthcare advancements driven by its member companies. Similarly, BYU's College of Life Sciences and Technology Transfer Office focus on translating academic research into societal benefits. The E&I Summit serves as a platform to bridge research and industry, fostering collaborations that can lead to new treatments and devices.
For more information about BioUtah and its initiatives, visit BioUtah. Details about BYU's technology transfer can be found at BYU Technology Transfer.
