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DiscoveryLab offers events where teams pitch plans to a panel of investors and advisors, and keynote talks are offered on a theme. Scalable innovations in any sector, location or stage of development are presented as are transformative technologies for diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, biotech, agtech, AI, cleantech, edtech, food/drinks, materials, energy, environment and resources.

We welcome new members including investors, industry experts and business advisors to join in to advise the diversity of teams presenting.

Presenters receive constructive feedback on the business plan summary and slidedeck they submit beforehand, a video recording of their pitch, an evaluation and scores, new connections and leads for funding.

DiscoveryLab Presenters on May 7, 2025

Anuj Guruacharya, Principal Scientist, Nanil Health, developing an AI-powered drug discovery platform to optimize RNA therapeutics, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease.

Khaled Barakat, CEO, Thoth Biosimulations. developing AI-MedCraft, an AI-driven platform that for discovery and optimization of small drug molecules.

Amir Ghahari, CEO & co-founder, Joyhall, building brands while importing and marketing premium spirits, wine, RTD and servicing wholesale retail, hospitality and events.

Anil Sedha, Founder, PRACSNS, developing an in-body renal detoxification system that replaces dialysate, pumps, and
vascular-access surgery.

Rebecca Ung, Founder/CEO, Kumu Corporation, shaping the single-use plastic landscape of tomorrow by transforming food, plant materials, and minerals into plastic alternatives.

Kim Solez, Founder, Just Machines Inc. will present How AI Can Save Humanity from Itself and Soon! A Multilayered Approach.

Mary Ani-Amponsah, Maternal-Newborn Researcher, University of Alberta, will present R-Thermal TDB – a Renewable Energy Newborn Thermal Transport Duo Wrap and Blanket.

Nasim Maslehat, Co-founder, Business Developer, Color Your Motherhood, offering a subscription-based online platform for personalized art therapy before, during, and after pregnancy.

Opening by Riya Ganguly, Associate Dean, JR Shaw School of Business, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aaron Purchase, CEO & Co-founder, MagnetaMR, designing a lightweight whole-body MRI system for broad accessibility for human and veterinary healthcare markets.

Andrew Karesa, CEO, blueBell Village, restoring the personhood and independence of those living with dementia with blueBell Connect, an intuitive platform that connects caregivers in real time.

Dawn Osland, Founder, Osland Medical Billing Tools Inc, developing tools including the CMGP Calculator and Track My Time to help physicians track and bill for time spent on patient care.

Sagittal Dynamics, developing a minimally invasive implanted cranial expander brace that advances the jaw to expand the airway, reducing surgical costs and times.

Shameem Sampath, Founder and CEO, AIrehab, developing smart wearables including Slider for users with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Vani Ikkurti, R&D Scientist, The BioSport, developing BioSport APP, which combines AI/ML, genomic sequencing, VO2 max & microbiome testing for athletes & fitness enthusiasts.

Wessam Hamid, Founder, Polymorph, an early stage robotics company aiming to redefine the future of labor by developing adaptable, AI-powered, general-purpose humanoid robots.

Marc Curial, Founder & CEO, MACH32 Inc, an Edmonton-based company developing medical devices including IMSAFE, a high volume autoinjector that rapidly delivers therapeutics intramuscularly.

Ryan Mabley, Head of Finance & Business Development, CraftXR Technologies Inc, revolutionizes healthcare training through AI-powered extended reality simulations that address sector needs.