Start-Ups | Kisaco Research

Your Start-Up Experience

Start-ups are the heartbeat of this summit, and our programs are designed to cater to emerging companies at all stages of growth and development. We offer unique opportunities for companies who are looking for increased visibility, potential partnerships/acquisitions, and to benchmark their knowledge in this ever-changing landscape.

Regardless of your stage of development, species focus or product offering, we're certain to have an opportunity suited to you!

Check out some of our start-up offerings at this year's summit below.

The Innovation Showcase returns for 2024!

This is your opportunity to present your company to 700 industry leaders, including the world's leading animal health companies, the industry's biggest investors, service providers, technology providers, and every potential collaborator you can think of! 

Back for its 9th year, previous presenting start-ups include Mileutis, who went on to secure $20M in product financing and PetMedix, who are in the process of being acquired by Zoetis. 

 If you are selected to present, your brand will be highlighted to our entire global network of movers and shakers in animal health - you really can't afford to miss this chance! 

Our 16 Innovation Showcase finalsts have been announced! Please see the full list below

We're delighted to announce our Innovation Showcase finalists

Check out the 16 emerging companies chosen by our selection committee to present in  our companion and production animal showcases on 5-6 March!

Our selection committee have selected the 16 most innovative start-ups from our pool of applicants, to present in a 5 minute lightning pitch on the mainstage to our prestigious judging panel and audience of 700+ senior animal health executives.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

Start-Up Series: How To Roundtables

NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Join our intimate roundtable series, where we will be tackling the biggest challenges and opportunities for start-ups looking to scale. 

Choose from any of these 6 intimate sessions, led by experts in their respective topics/fields, with a focus on a particular challenge to scale. Also an additional networking opportunity, these roundtables across pre-registered groups of up to 12 people, across companion animals. Each interactive session is 20-minutes, giving you the opportunity to visit two roundtables.

Women in Leadership Lunch

In honour of International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, we will be hosting a lunch to celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to drive forward the animal health industry.

In collaboration with Feather in Her Cap, this lunch is open to everyone in attendance and will include a keynote presentation focused on the power of communication styles.

Our inaugural WiL Lunch will be hosted by Julia Stephanus, Partner, Borealis Ventures & Founding Director, Feather in Her Cap

CEO & Founders Forum

Form new connections with and benchmark your knowledge against decision-makers at some of the biggest names in animal health at our inaugural CEO & Founders Forum!

Address your business’ pain points and hurdles in our brand-new forum, exclusively for CEOs and Founders from the most cutting-edge companies, to engage in peer-to-peer networking and solution-led discussions.

Agenda Highlights

Author:

Wafaa Mamilli

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and Group President for China, Brazil and Precision Animal Health
Zoetis

Wafaa Mamilli

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and Group President for China, Brazil and Precision Animal Health
Zoetis
Companion

Author:

Bruce Truman

President and Founder
BLT Technology & Innovation Group

Bruce Truman

President and Founder
BLT Technology & Innovation Group

Author:

Catriona Curtis

Group Sustainability and Social Value Manager
Pets at Home

Catriona Curtis

Group Sustainability and Social Value Manager
Pets at Home

Author:

Oliver Lotz

Head of Global Strategic Account Management Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim

Oliver Lotz

Head of Global Strategic Account Management Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim
Production

Author:

Spencer Swayze

Managing Director
Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC

Spencer Swayze

Managing Director
Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC

Author:

Markus Hammer

Global Head of Swine
Boehringer Ingelheim

Markus Hammer

Global Head of Swine
Boehringer Ingelheim

Author:

Johan van Arendonk

Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Hendrix Genetics

Johan van Arendonk

Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Hendrix Genetics

Interested in finding out more?

Download the agenda for the full list of sessions

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Who You Will Meet

The Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Series is the premier, industry-led platform dedicated to uniting the entire industry. Bringing together senior executives from large pharmaceutical and medical device companies, biotechs, startups, investors, funds, CROs, consultants, law firms, government representatives, regulatory experts, and other supporting stakeholders, AHNTI is dedicated to meeting the essential demands of the animal health sector to facilitate the scaling and growth of companies and key stakeholders throughout their commercial journey.

  • Emerging Companies
    46%

    Past Start-Up Attendees

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  • Investors
    12%

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  • Multinationals and Service Providers
    28%

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  • Mid-Size Companies
    14%
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