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CELS Valley Ready Cohort Application
We’re looking for
Canada’s most innovative life science companies
.
If this is you,
grab a cup of coffee
☕
, this application will take you about 15 minutes to complete. Companies are accepted into the program on a rolling basis.
The Valley Ready program is designed to help Pre-Seed to Series A companies navigate the best of Silicon Valley. The selected startups will benefit from our unique network of influencers, investors, legal and finance partners, and corporate executives.
A snapshot of our program features:
🚀 Up to 10 hours with influential Silicon Valley Mentors
🚀 One mentor assigned to work with you throughout the program in an area of need to your organization
🚀 Virtual workshops focusing on US market entry including fundraising, IP Strategy, regulatory and reimbursement, and working with global corporate strategics
🚀 Two days of in-person programming in Silicon Valley
🚀 Access to our network of influencers, investors, founders and corporate leaders
🚀 Learn best practices on scaling a global life science company
🚀 Featured company in our Canada in the Valley Showcase in San Francisco
There is a
$2,997 USD
program fee if accepted and includes
registration to the CELS Showcase
in Silicon Valley along with
two days of programming
in San Francisco.
CELS
does not take any equity
in companies accepted into the program.
Our Fall program runs September through November.
Visit our website for more info -
https://www.cels-sfo.com/valley-ready
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NOTE: Please provide as much details as possible and include a NON-CONFIDENTIAL deck. While CELS does NOT share information outside the Selection Committee, neither the Committee nor the CELS team will enter into an NDA.
Company Information
Company Name
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First Name
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Last Name
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Job Title
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Email
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City
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Province/State
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Please Select
AB
ON
CA
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PEI
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GA
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IN
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KS
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NE
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OR
PA
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TN
TX
UT
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VA
WA
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WI
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DC
NL
NU
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Other
Country/Region
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LinkedIn URL
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Mobile Phone Number
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Company Website URL
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format: https://cels-sfo.com/
Year Founded
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Do you have a US entity?
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Yes
No
Company Unique Value Proposition
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Please answer in one sentence.
Company Commercial Status
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Pre-Revenue
Revenue
Short Company Description
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Please keep to under 100 words.
What is the problem being solved?
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Number of full time employees
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Fundraising Details
Anticipated close of next fundraise
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Enter Unknown or N/A if you do not have a next fundraise planned
Stage of next funding round
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Angel
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Next fundraise target amount (in USD)
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Forecasted 2025 revenue (in USD)
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Put Pre Revenue if applicable
Technology & Product Details
Category
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Biotech
Diagnostic
Digital Health
Medical Device
Therapeutics
Wellness
Other
If you answered 'Other' in the above question, please specify. Type 'N/A' if not applicable.
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What is the IP status and in what country? (Filed, Published or Granted)
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Latest Stage of Development
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Regulatory Status
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Program Participation Details
List any accelerator programs that you have participated in previously.
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Why is Silicon Valley and the U.S. market important for your company?
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What are your 3 main objectives from this program?
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Any other information you want to share with us that would support your application?
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How did you hear about this program?
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CELS Social Media
CELS email notifications
CELS sponsor
Referred by friend
Incubator / accelerator
Canadian Consulate
Provincial Government Agency
Other
Referral Name, if applicable
Non-Confidential Pitch Deck
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Thank you for your interest in our program. We will be in touch.
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