Emerging Company Presentations

Applications for the 2024 Animal Health Summit will open January 10, 2024!



Kansas City is home to the Animal Health Corridor. Because of its significant animal health industry concentration, the Corridor offers a uniquely supportive environment for early-stage entrepreneurs in the animal health, nutrition, diagnostic and technology industry. 

Why attend?

  • Early-stage animal health, nutrition, diagnostic and technology companies will present their innovations with a Q&A session at the conclusion of each presentation. Since inception, emerging companies have raised over half a billion dollars in addition many companies have secured licensing agreements, distribution contracts and/or been acquired. An investor profile on each company will be included with conference materials.

  • Learn from industry leaders and join the conversation on the most pressing industry topics.

  • NETWORKING! Connect with global industry leaders and investors.

Why apply?

The Animal Health Summit offers one of the only opportunities for early-stage companies in the animal health sector to present their vision and business plan to potential investors. Companies presenting at the Summit have raised over half a billion dollars in addition many companies have secured licensing agreements, distribution contracts and/or been acquired. 

The Summit showcases animal health, nutrition, diagnostic and technology companies from throughout the world.  We are seeking companies that meet the following criteria:

  • Seeking $500,000 to $20 million in funding OR strategic partnerships to advance a company’s technology

  • Revenue projections of $20 million within five to seven years

Unique Benefits Offered to Selected Emerging Companies

  • Access to industry experts
  • Assistance with development of company pitch deck

  • Individualized mentoring

  • Two practice pitch sessions with industry feedback in real time

  • Development of an investor profile

  • Promotion of company to qualified investors

  • Media promotion

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