Shivon Zilis
Director, Operations and Special Projects, Neuralink
The Neuro Stream at CDL-Toronto brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers and investors with broad ranging experience in areas such as neurodegenerative disorders, neuroprosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, neurodevelopment, and cognitive modeling.
CDL startups work with these industry leaders and subject matter experts mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research. During the program, the startups participate in five objective-setting sessions between October and June.
CDL is a non-profit organization. There are no fees for participation and CDL does not take any equity. Learn more about the CDL program.
The Neuro Stream is particularly suited to founders with novel innovations in neuroscience. This stream is tailored towards early-stage companies (early venture or growth) or even projects (pre-incorporation); however, startups at all levels of maturity will be considered.
Example Innovation Areas
The list above is not exhaustive.
Our Mentors
CDL mentors include accomplished entrepreneurs, experienced operators, active angel and venture investors, world-leading scientists, engineers, and economists. Mentors meet every eight weeks in Toronto or virtually to help founders set objectives over the program’s nine-month duration.
Companies accepted to the CDL Neuro Stream will receive business and technical guidance on navigating regulatory approval, leveraging neurodata, planning clinical trials, and assessing business models for neurotechnology devices and therapeutics. These experts meet with companies periodically to evaluate their technologies, suggest improvements, and to explore formal advising engagements.
For more information or to schedule an introduction meeting with the CDL team, email neuro@creativedestructionlab.com.