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Workshop & Happy Hour
Startup Spark: Bridging Innovation & Investment
📢Calling all MedTech and Biotech founders, startup leaders, and investors!
Startup Spark: Bridging Innovation & Investment
This high-impact event brings together founders, investors, and industry experts to share real-world strategies for navigating today’s startup landscape..
🤝 Co-hosted by Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC), BMT-Advisory-Alliance Kickoff & Dr. Neda Pelar, this event is designed to help you:
✅ Understand what investors really want
✅ Make your startup more fundable
✅ Manage limited resources wisely
✅ Avoid common pitfalls that stall growth
✨Join us for a workshop and happy hour!
Agenda
Prizes
- $10K in office/lab space

- $5,000 Legal Services
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- $5,000 Tax Services
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- Free Investor Readiness Bootcamp - Top 2 Winners

- $4,500 for each scholarship to the Big Tree Investor Readiness bootcamp

- $2,500 USD in-kind services

- Facilitation of a CMC strategy workshop & Up to 80 additional hours of complimentary consulting support through the end of 2026

- Admission to the Femovate portfolio plus $15k in award-winning digital product design.

- Winner will receive a slot in TechCon's Semi-finals 1 of 32) for a chance to present at TechCon in May (1 of 8) with a Grand Proze of $1M Cash funding plus substantial service credits.

- Free sign up for Pitch to Profit, All presenters can be nominated to bypass step one of the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award - HealthTechImpactAward.com

- $20k in office/lab space

- Digital Marketing and Branding Services (worth $5,000)

- $10K in office/lab space

- $25k custom UX design package from the largest femtech incubator in the US

- Admission to Maroon Research Institute's Global Longevity Scientific Venture Studio for 6 months and eligible investment of $125k per venture

- Exploratory biostatistics package: 3 reports

- $10,000+ in Strategic Go-to-Market Engineering

- Membership to Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange
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- Regulatory kit and Regulatory strategy consulting (Medical Device only)

- $5,000 of tax services

- $5,000 Legal fees

- Two months campaign on startup program

- 3-day ticket to the upcoming 2025 RESI Conference
- Contingent Permanent Placement ($5,000 off); Retained Search services ($5,000 off)
- $5,000 of tax services

Learn from Subject Matter Experts

Joseph Choi
CEO, RichFunding
Joseph Choi is a top-producing sales and business development executive with 20+ years of proven track record in the consumer mortgage and commercial real estate market. Focusing on the commercial real estate loan offerings for the past 10+ years, he consistently delivers a tenfold growth in commercial real estate sales through building long-lasting strategic relationships in the niche markets. He can develop active referral sources and generate leads in commercial real estate, close SBA loans, and cross-sell consumer banking products and services. Excellent speaker and leader with broad knowledge of SBA loans in the marketplace, from high availability platforms through networking and marketing. Extensive experience originating and processing SBA loans and referral source marketing programs that support commercial real estate sales and loan productions, particularly for small business capital needs.
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Kris G. Kelly
Business Developer
Kris G. Kelly is a business development leader at Advanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC), where he specializes in helping medical device, biotech, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers accelerate time to market through strategic test equipment rentals and technical solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a sharp focus on compliance, Kris works with engineering and regulatory teams to support product validation, reliability testing, and environmental qualification programs. A frequent panelist and contributor to industry conferences, Kris is passionate about capital-efficient innovation, helping startups and enterprises alike reduce CAPEX while meeting stringent standards such as IEC 60601, FDA QSR, and ISO 17025. He also advises founders on test planning for FDA submissions and often collaborates with incubators and innovation hubs like Aquillius. Whether it's enabling a MedTech startup to scale with limited resources or supporting a Fortune 500's accelerated testing initiative, Kris brings clarity, speed, and connection to every engagement.
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Dr. Neda S. Pelar, Ph.D.
Managing Principal, Neda's Consulting
Dr. Neda Pelar holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Pathology and has specialized in researching nano-drugs and developing drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. With extensive experience in cancer research, nanobiotechnology, and project management, she has worked as a senior scientist and R&D manager at companies such as AJK Biopharmaceutical (a Startup), Nitto Avecia (a CRO), and Hycor Biomedical (a medical devices). She also holds a Project Management certification from UC Irvine. As an educator, published researcher, and PM expert, she helps startups and professionals bring their technologies to market, all while championing women’s activism and enjoying the outdoors.
STARTUP SHOWCASE
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Startup Market
Catalyst Capital Symposia
Activating Startups
This monthly forum provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights into emerging sectors and disruptive technologies that have the potential to revolutionize human health, the environment, and society.
Through engaging discussions, informative panels, and interactive workshops, aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs and investors can learn about essential concepts, strategies, and best practices directly from industry experts.
By engaging the venture and startup ecosystem, the symposia encourages investors to be activists and empower startups with cutting-edge technology.
Investing in Startups
Join the ranks of investor-activists who not only provide financial backing but also lend their expertise, networks, and influence to nurture startups, catalyzing a collective effort towards a brighter, more innovative future.
Startups: Apply to Pitch
Pitch your startup to an audience of industry experts, colleagues, and seasoned investors to gain valuable insights and feedback, forge strategic partnerships and connections, secure vital funding for your pioneering project, and elevate your startup to the next level!
Apply to pitch at one of the upcoming symposiums.
Connecting with Potential Customers
Sponsorship at Catalyst Capital Symposia provides a range of advantages, such as heightened brand visibility, lead generation, networking opportunities, thought leadership, and early access to emerging technologies.
To explore the ways in which your company can benefit from sponsoring our event, reach out to us for more information.



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