Dragons' Den Touring Canada

Do you have an innovative bioproduct idea that you think has commercial value? Need financial backing to develop your product? If you've explored, and exhausted, all the available avenues for funding a startup, perhaps you might have some luck in the Dragons' Den...

The Dragons' Den is a TV show where a collection of successful business moguls evaluate the ideas presented by an assortment of entrepreneur "wanna-be's", investing as they see fit in the products they feel are most worthy. I've watched this show a few times myself for the sheer entertainment value. However, despite the comical nature of some pitches, the bottom line is that some serious money is rewarded to the most deserving of proposals. The Dragons are looking for serious, organized proposals, so treat this application the same as you would when approaching a biotech venture investor or preparing a business plan for other purposes.

The Canadian version of Dragon's Den is touring now, seeking new entrepreneurs and potential products. Look on the CBC website, under Dragons' Den, for information on applying for the show, hints on how to prepare your pitch, and to see when they're in a city near you.