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Start-Ups

Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA
19-21 May, 2025
Boston, MA

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.

Start-Up Technology Village

NEW FOR 2024: With the explosion of artificial intelligence and other technological innovations transforming the industry, we're delighted to introduce the inaugural Tech Innovation Village, showcasing the most exciting and innovative start-up solutions and devices in animal health!

Want a spot? There are 10 places up for grabs, decided by our esteemed Selection Panel, with representatives from Google, IBM, and FourTwoFive. Once selected, you'll get to present your product and innovation on the main exhibition floor!

Applications are now closed - find out which 10 innovative companies are exhibiting this year below!

Find out which companies are exhibiting at this year's Start-Up Technology Village

Learn about the 10 exciting companies who have been selected to exhibit as part of our inaugural Start-Up Technology Village this year!

Our selection panel of representatives from Google, Four Two Five and IBM have chosen 10 companies with the most disruptive technologies to present at our Technology Village. These brands will be exhibiting their technologies/solutions across both main conference days (June 12-13) with their own dedicated tables - make sure you say hi!

You can learn more about the companies selected in our finalist announcement below.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

2024 Innovation Showcase

The Innovation Showcase returns for 2024!

This is your opportunity to present your company to hundereds of 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! 

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! 

Applications are now closed - find out which 16 start-ups are presenting on the main stage this year 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 June 12!

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 350+ senior animal health executives.

VIEW OUR 2024 FINALISTS

Partnering & Investment 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 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 are availble to pre-registered groups of up to 12 people. Each interactive session is 20-minutes, giving you the opportunity to visit two roundtables.

DEI Lunch & Learn

A brand new offering at AHNTI USA, join us for a dynamic lunch and learn session focused on advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the pet industry. Hosted by Lashonda Geffrard of Black Pet Business Network join this session for actionable insights and network with leaders dedicated to creating a more diverse and inclusive industry.

Covering two critical areas: "Creating Pathways for Career Advancement'' through mentorship and professional development, and "Supplier Diversity and Economic Empowerment," focusing on the integration of Minority-owned businesses into corporate supply chains. This session will highlight BPBN's initiatives and offer opportunities for corporate executives to engage and support the growth of Black professionals and businesses within the industry. 

Women in Leadership Lunch

In collaboration with WILMAH, this lunch is open to 80 attendees and will include a keynote presentation to celebrate the trailblazing women who are helping to drive forward the animal health industry.

Our inaugural Animal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation USA WiL Lunch will be hosted by Lesli Stasiek, Head of Human Resources, MWI Animal Health

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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:

Cindy Cole

Partner
Digitalis Ventures

Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.

Cindy Cole

Partner
Digitalis Ventures

Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.

Author:

Mitch Frazier

CEO
AgriNovus Capital




Mitch Frazier

CEO
AgriNovus Capital




Author:

Alexander Petersen

Managing Director & Animal Health Lead
Corporate Finance Associates




Alexander Petersen

Managing Director & Animal Health Lead
Corporate Finance Associates




Author:

Aidan Connolly

President
AgriTech Capital

Aidan Connolly

President
AgriTech Capital
Production

Author:

Andrew McKenzie

CEO
Precision Livestock Technologies

Andrew McKenzie

CEO
Precision Livestock Technologies

Author:

Mr. David Smith

CEO & Executive Chair
Ceres Tag

Mr. David Smith

CEO & Executive Chair
Ceres Tag

Author:

Greg Campbell

Chief Operating Officer
CeresTag

Greg Campbell

Chief Operating Officer
CeresTag

Author:

Betsy Watkins

Senior Director, Business Development
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. (PRN Pharmacal)

Betsy Watkins

Senior Director, Business Development
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. (PRN Pharmacal)

Author:

Tom Overbay

Partner
Expedite Animal Health

Tom Overbay

Partner
Expedite Animal Health

Author:

Mayur Patel

Vice President, Global Product Development and R&D Portfolio Management
Elanco

Mayur Patel

Vice President, Global Product Development and R&D Portfolio Management
Elanco

Author:

Dr. Kimberly Simmons

Director Global Regulatory Affairs
Clinglobal

Dr. Kimberly Simmons

Director Global Regulatory Affairs
Clinglobal

Author:

Julia Loew

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations
MWI Animal Health

Julia Loew

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations
MWI Animal Health

Author:

Tim Peart

President
Micro Technologies



Tim Peart

President
Micro Technologies



Author:

Susan Groeneveld

Founder
sylvester.ai

Susan Groeneveld

Founder
sylvester.ai

Author:

Cal Lai

Chairman & CEO
Ask.vet



Cal Lai

Chairman & CEO
Ask.vet



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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%

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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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