Life Sciences Investment Week

2026-11-02 · 00:00:00 · Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

Life Sciences Investment Week brings life sciences innovators to Vancouver for four days of pitches, keynotes, panels, and investor meetings.

The 11th annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures is a premier gathering for life sciences innovators, connecting them with over 100 investors. Expanding into Life Sciences Investment Week, the event features a two-day conference with keynotes, panels, and investor-ready company pitches, alongside a slate of curated side events.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Biotechnology founders, academic researchers, and healthtech entrepreneurs seeking capital or strategic pharmaceutical partnerships will find direct alignment here. Early-stage teams wanting to get in front of specialized funds or multinational pharma giants like Pfizer and Merck will benefit most.

What happens

Programming spans four days, kicking off with a power walk, the CQDM Connect-Pharma showcase, and an investor reception. The middle two days center on the Invest in BC conference featuring company pitches and networking, followed by a Women in Life Sciences breakfast and UBC lab tours.

Who's in the room

Over a hundred investors will attend alongside founders and researchers. Corporate teams from Pfizer and Merck join representatives from firms like Lumira Ventures, Relentless Ventures, and Amplitude, with events organized by Life Sciences BC.

How to prepare

Refine your company pitch deck to clearly articulate your scientific milestones and capital requirements. Review the focus areas of attending investment funds and corporate pharma partners beforehand so you can tailor your discussions during receptions and partnering sessions.

Organizer: Life Sciences BC

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At a glance

Theme
Life Sciences Investment Week
Attendance
About 100 attendees expected · 100 investors attending
Sectors
Healthtech
Ticket options
  • Regular Conference and Partnering Pass - LSBC Members — 549 CAD
  • Regular Conference and Partnering Pass - Non-Members — 649 CAD

Agenda

  1. Monday, November 2 8:30 am · Departure: Power Walk — Power walk through the forest trails of the University Endowment Lands.
  2. Monday, November 2 · CQDM Connect-Pharma: A Unique Opportunity to Showcase Your Innovation to Pfizer and Merck — Direct access to Pfizer and Merck for academic researchers, research centres, and biotechnology companies.
  3. Monday, November 2 5:30 – 7:30 pm · Investor Welcome Reception — An evening of networking and meaningful conversation in an intimate setting.
  4. Tuesday, November 3 9:00 am – 5:00 pm · Invest in BC (Day 1) — First day of the Invest in BC Conference.
  5. Tuesday, November 3 5:30 – 6:30 pm · Networking Reception — Evening networking reception bringing together industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  6. Wednesday, November 4 7:00 – 8:15 am · Women in Life Sciences Breakfast — Brings together women leaders and professionals across the life sciences sector.
  7. Wednesday, November 4 9:00 am – 5:00 pm · Invest in BC (Day 2) — Second day of the Invest in BC Conference.
  8. Thursday, November 5 · Life Sciences Day — Breakfast panel programming followed by lab tours hosted by UBC.

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Alysia Golka — Manager, Events (Speaker)

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