SPARC Health (Startup Platform for Advice, Resources, and Community) has announced the twelve life sciences companies selected to compete in the Shark Tank-style pitch competition at the 2026 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). The summit will take place March 12, 2026, at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, with a networking ski day at Snowbird Resort on March 13.
The finalists were chosen from over 40 applicants across specialized tracks in medical devices, therapeutics, and digital health. According to the announcement, the selection process involved rigorous evaluation by active investors and industry experts using professional venture capital criteria, underscoring the competition's role as a strategic growth launchpad for early-stage life sciences companies.
Now in its 12th year, the E&I Summit is presented by BioUtah and the Brigham Young University Technology Transfer Office & College of Life Sciences, and sponsored by Wilson Sonsini. Registration and agenda details are available at www.eilifesciencessummit.org.
SPARC Health is a collaborative initiative between Park City Angels, BioUtah, BioHive, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. It accelerates healthcare startup growth through structured programming, mentorship, and capital access, supporting founders building scalable companies that improve healthcare affordability, accessibility, and population health in Utah and beyond.
For more information about the finalists and the full announcement, including downloadable images and bios, click here.
