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The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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The SickKids Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the most advanced health and life sciences ideasfrom the innovators at The Hospital for Sick Children and our Research Institute. It will provide unparalleled access to eight emerging biopharma and medtech innovations with high potential for market disruption and impact. The event will consist of 10 min presentations by the researcher(s) followed by 5 mins of Q&A with industry experts, to probe a little more into details and to provide a more dynamic forum. Participants will also receive a “pitch book” with 2-page descriptions of each technology ahead of time.

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The Consortium provides a dedicated, institutional coordinating forum for collective insight, program refinement, and structured engagement with aligned commercial, investment, and philanthropic partners.

GAP are an interdependent institutional innovation and capital strategy that includes:

  • Translational research

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  • Startup accelerators

  • University venture funds

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