Celebrating One Year of SpinUp!
Thursday, May 22, 2025
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Science Building, UTM Campus

Join us at UTM on Thursday, May 22nd for our anniversary event — featuring special guest speakers, startup showcase, SpinUp tours, announcements on the AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award and the 2025 Blue Ticket, and more!
Please note that this is a private event. These details are for invited guests only.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Registration
10:30 – 10:35 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
10:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award: Official Remarks and Winner Announcement
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Looking Back at SpinUp’s First Year
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Announcing the 2025 Blue Ticket
2:00 – 2:05 p.m. | Remarks from Biomedical Communications: BMC Student Artist Auction
2:05 – 4:00 p.m. | Startup Showcase, SpinUp Tours, Networking
Coming to Campus
Find driving directions, transit information, and campus maps on the UTM website. Please note that when looking at campus maps, we are in the building marked “SB.” If you are driving, please park in Lots P4, P8, or P9. To learn more about visitor parking and rates, and for details on accessible parking at UTM, visit the Parking website.
Contact our Team
Should you have any questions or requests before the event, please reach out to the SpinUp team at spinup@utoronto.ca, or to Hayley McKay, Program Coordinator:
Email: hayley.mckay@utoronto.ca | Phone: 416-848-6144
For assistance on the day of the event, please contact Rebecca Odionye:
Email: rebecca.odionye@utoronto.ca | Phone: 905-569-5768
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