Twelve rising startups from Utah’s burgeoning life sciences industry have been selected to present their innovations to investors and subject matter experts during the 2026 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit on March 12, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini. 

Salt Lake City, February 20, 2026—BioUtah, Utah’s trade association dedicated solely to the life sciences, in partnership with Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Technology Transfer Office and College of Life Sciences today announced the 12 Utah life sciences startup companies that have qualified for the Shark Tank Pitch Competition as part of the 2026 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). The E&I Summit, proudly sponsored by Wilson Sonsini, will be held March 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City, followed by a networking ski day at Snowbird Ski Resort on March 13. 

 The 12 companies listed below were selected from 41 companies that applied to present. These companies, divided into three industry sub-sectors, were chosen based on rigorous 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 a panel of accomplished 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 first-hand look at some of our most promising startups that are working to bring transformative 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. BYU’s Technology Transfer Office is committed to accelerating the development of new healthcare technologies, offering startups the crucial resources needed to commercialize their products and thrive,” said David Brown, director of the BYU Technology Transfer Office.

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

Pitch Competition Companies

Medical Device/Diagnostics Group 1

• Bloom Surgical
• DigiBeat
• Freyya

Medical Device/Diagnostics Group 2 (Series A)

• AGED Diagnostics
• Microvascular Therapeutics
• Path Fertility

Therapeutics/Pharmaceuticals Group

• Azunic AI
• Numiera
• Purgo Scientific

Digital Health/Biotechnology Group

• Eyescreen
• Intactis Bio Corp
• MyxTek Bio

About BioUtah

BioUtah 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 College of Life Sciences and Technology Transfer Office at Brigham Young University

The BYU College of Life Sciences inspires learning and discovery through rigorous academic instruction and student-centered scholarship to prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators. The BYU Technology Transfer Office facilitates the transfer of innovative ideas, technologies, and intellectual property developed by the BYU community to benefit society.