4th Life Science Funding Trends Forum by CQIB

The Life Sciences Funding Forum - 4th Edition

The Life Sciences Funding Forum is back for its 4th edition, bringing together investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers to shape the future of the sector.

This must-attend event is your opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and discover the next big opportunities in life sciences.

Highlights:

  • 2025 : The Year in Review : Insights from leading venture capitalists.
  • Hot Topics for 2026: Key trends and perspectives for the year ahead.
  • Success Story of Feldan Therapeutics: A discussion on a landmark success with the company’s executives and key investors.

Schedule:

1:15 PM: Intro & Welcome

1:30 PM: The Year in Review - VCs review 2025 with:

  • Suman Rao, PhD, Principal, Lumira Ventures
  • Michael Mee, Principal, Amplitude Ventures
  • Roberto Belini, Managing Partner, Bsquared
  • Anne Woods, Managing Director, Life Science & Healthcare, RBCx

2:45 PM: Hot Topics for 2026 with:

  • Mounia Azzi, Venture Partner, AdBio Partners
  • Ines Holzbaur, Founder, Managing partner, Amorchem
  • Vincent Dodelet, Client Engagement Director, NRC
  • Samir Mounir, Directeur principal,Desjardins Banking

4:00 PM: Success Story - Feldan Therapeutics,

  • Charles-Antoine Soulière, McCarthy
  • François-Thomas Michaud, CEO, Feldan Therapeutics
  • Youssef Lemgendez, Investments manager, Life Sciences, Fonds de solidarité FTQ
  • Louis-Étienne Fortier, Managing Director, Investments, Life sciences, Investissement Québec
  • Jamie Stiff, Managing Director, Genesys
  • 4:45 PM: Wrap-up

🎟️ Register now to secure your spot at this exclusive event!