Salt Lake City, Utah - March 4, 2025 - BioUtah, Utah’s only trade association dedicated solely to the life sciences, and the University of Utah’s Technology Licensing Office, have announced the 12 Utah life sciences startup companies that have qualified for the Shark Tank Pitch Competition as part of the 2025 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). The E&I Summit, proudly sponsored by Wilson Sonsini, will be held March 13 at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City, followed by a ski day at Snowbird Ski Resort on March 14.  

The 12 companies listed below were selected from 37 companies that applied to present. These companies, divided into three industry sub-sectors, were chosen based on a number of criteria, including uniqueness of the product, potential of the product for commercialization, and quality of management. For information on the companies and a complete agenda visit www.eilifesciencessummit.org.

The companies will pitch live to investors, industry experts, and conference attendees. Finalists will be selected by the panel of judges to whom they present. Winners will receive cash awards and be announced at a ceremony to close the E&I Summit. 

“The shark tank competition gives local and national investors a front row seat to some of our most promising life sciences startups that are working to bring new treatments and cures to patients,” said Kelvyn Cullimore, president and CEO of BioUtah.

"The life sciences startups featured at this year’s E&I Summit highlight the depth of innovation emerging from Utah’s research ecosystem. The University of Utah remains committed to fostering groundbreaking discoveries and accelerating their path to commercialization. This competition not only showcases promising new technologies but also connects these startups with the resources and expertise they need to thrive,” said Bruce Hunter, chief innovation officer for the University of Utah

All the applicants will be prominently featured in the event program.

Medical Device/Diagnostics Group 1

• Demeter
• Vira Regen
• `TAGS Medical

Medical Device/Diagnostics Group 2

• Freyya
• RefloDX
• Zealacare

Therapeutics/Pharmaceuticals Group

• Evolution Bio
• Neuropharma
• Sethera Therapeutics

Digital Health/Biotechnology Group

• Microvascular Therapeutics
• Monere
• Renew Biotechnologies

About BioUtahBioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah’s life sciences industry. Its member companies reflect a broad spectrum of the industry with strengths in medical device manufacturing and services, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, amongst others; and are a key driver of Utah’s economy and advancing healthcare.
About the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office
The University of Utah Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is dedicated to fostering innovation and creating value through effective technology transfer. As a leader in managing intellectual property, the TLO empowers researchers and inventors by providing the resources and support needed to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions. By facilitating the journey from discovery to commercialization, the TLO plays a critical role in driving economic growth and societal impact.

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