BioUtah today applauded the four winning life sciences companies of its Pitch Competition held March 12 during the 2026 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). The summit, presented by BioUtah and the Brigham Young University (BYU) Technology Transfer Office and College of Life Sciences, selected winners from categories including therapeutics and pharmaceuticals, medical devices/diagnostics, and digital health and biotechnology.
The winning companies are Azunic AI, Purgo Scientific, Freyya, and Intactis Bio. Each received a $4,000 cash prize, marketing consulting services, and a one-year membership in BioUtah. The competition aims to support early-stage life sciences companies in Utah, a state with a robust ecosystem for innovation in healthcare.
BioUtah, an independent 501(c)(6) trade association, serves Utah’s life sciences industry. Its member companies span medical device manufacturing, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics. The organization plays a key role in driving Utah’s economy and advancing healthcare. For more details, visit the full announcement here.
The BYU College of Life Sciences and Technology Transfer Office co-presented the summit, facilitating the transfer of innovative ideas and technologies developed by the BYU community. The college prepares future leaders through rigorous academic instruction and student-centered scholarship. Learn more about the BYU Technology Transfer Office here.
This year’s winners represent diverse advancements: Azunic AI focuses on digital health, Purgo Scientific on medical devices, Freyya on biotechnology, and Intactis Bio on therapeutics. The cash prizes and services are intended to accelerate their growth and market entry. The summit, now in its 2026 edition, continues to be a key event for connecting entrepreneurs with investors in the life sciences sector.
Utah’s life sciences industry benefits from strong collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Events like the E&I Summit highlight the state’s commitment to fostering innovation. The Pitch Competition winners exemplify the cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial spirit driving progress in healthcare.
