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Managing Partner, Intellectual Property-Backed\r\nFinancing at BDC Capital

Ms. Lally Rementilla is Managing Partner,\r\nIntellectual Property-Backed Financing at BDC Capital. She oversees and\r\nprovides strategic guidance to a national team that helps IP-rich companies\r\nbecome global leaders by accelerating their growth and commercialization of\r\ntheir innovation. Following nearly two decades of experience as a financial\r\nexecutive in the technology sector, Ms. Rementilla moved into investment, becoming Chief Financial Officer and then President & Chief Executive\r\nOfficer of commercial lender Quantius. At Quantius, she structured and launched\r\nthe company’s main fund and helped build a diverse portfolio of knowledge-based\r\ncompanies. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Finance and Administration\r\nat Nulogy Corporation. She was Vice President Finance at Lavalife Corp. and\r\nArea Vice President Finance and Contract Management at Lucent Technologies\r\nCanada. Ms. Rementilla is currently chairperson of the board of Interaxon Inc.\r\nand is an Associate Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. She previously served on several other\r\nboards, including the Innovation Asset Collective (Canada’s first patent\r\ncollective), Pique Ventures Investments, the Information Technology Association\r\nof Canada, and Canadian Women in Communications. She also served as the former\r\nCanada Lead for the Billion Dollar Fund for Women. Ms. Rementilla is a proud\r\nsupporter of Canadian innovation and derives great satisfaction from partnering\r\nwith founders and management teams to help them scale. She is an experienced\r\ngender lens investor with an eye to creating impact for women globally. A\r\nChartered Professional Accountant, she also holds a Master of Business\r\nAdministration from York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications\r\nfrom Ateneo de Manila University.

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Karoli Hindriks is an Estonian entrepreneur, the CEO & founder of Jobbatical, a startup Forbes named one of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Technology SMEs For 2018. Jobbatical is working on removing the friction of international relocation by making immigration processes seamless through technology.

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Hummingbird\r\nBioscience

Singapore

SME -\r\nHealth

Hummingbird\r\nBioscience uses systems biology and proprietary Rational Antibody Discovery\r\n(RAD) technology to develop next-generation precision therapies for cancer and\r\nautoimmune diseases. By targeting novel and previously undruggable epitopes,\r\nHummingbird’s pipeline includes highly specific monoclonal antibodies currently\r\nin clinical trials. Their innovation is protected by a robust portfolio of\r\nplatform and composition-of-matter patents, enabling a new era in targeted\r\nbiologics.

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Glovatrix

India

Start-up\r\n- Health

Glovatrix\r\nhas developed \"Fifth Sense,\" an AI-powered wearable device that\r\ntranslates sign language into speech and vice versa, facilitating real-time\r\ncommunication for the deaf and speech-impaired. The glove captures hand and\r\nfinger movements, converting them into audible speech, while also transcribing\r\nspoken words into text for the user. This innovation is protected by a suite of\r\npatents covering sensor technology, machine learning algorithms, and user\r\ninterface design, aiming to bridge communication gaps and promote inclusivity.

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Unitree\r\nRobotics

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China

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SME -\r\nICT

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Unitree\r\nRobotics is a global pioneer in quadruped robot development, designing agile,\r\naffordable robots for education, research, logistics, and security. Their\r\nhigh-performance robots integrate proprietary hardware, AI-based motion\r\ncontrol, and real-time navigation systems. With a robust IP portfolio covering\r\nmechanical design, control algorithms, and embedded software, Unitree is\r\nbringing intelligent robotics into everyday life and industry.

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Quinas\r\nTechnology
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\r\nStart-Up - ICT
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\r\nQuinas Technology is reshaping the future of memory with its patented UltraRAM™\r\ntechnology, which combines the speed of DRAM and the non-volatility of flash in\r\na single device. This breakthrough enables faster, more energy-efficient\r\ncomputing with vast applications across data centers, mobile devices, and AI\r\nhardware. Quinas’s core innovations are protected by a strong portfolio of\r\npatents covering materials science, device structure, and semiconductor integration.

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ClicknClear

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United\r\nKingdom

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SME -\r\nCreative Industries

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ClicknClear\r\nis a music rights tech company revolutionizing the licensing process for\r\nperformance sports and fitness industries. Its platform enables fast, legal\r\naccess to music from major and independent labels, solving long-standing\r\ncopyright challenges in cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance. With a strong IP\r\nbackbone and licensing agreements, ClicknClear unlocks new revenue streams for\r\nartists and ensures compliance across global sports federations.

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CodeGream

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Republic\r\nof Korea

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Start-up\r\n- Creative industries

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CodeGream\r\nbrings creative content to life through immersive 3D web experiences,\r\ntransforming how products like furniture, sculptures, and artworks are\r\nshowcased online. Their proprietary technology enables seamless integration of\r\ninteractive, photorealistic 3D models into websites, enhancing digital\r\nstorytelling and user engagement. Protected by software copyrights and design\r\nregistrations, CodeGream’s innovations help brands and artists present their\r\ncreations in dynamic, cutting-edge formats.

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PhageLab

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Chile

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SME -\r\nAgri-food

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PhageLab\r\ndevelops precision bacteriophage therapies to replace antibiotics in livestock\r\nfarming, reducing antimicrobial resistance and improving animal health. Their\r\nplatform uses AI and big data to create tailor-made phage solutions that target\r\nspecific bacterial strains in poultry and swine. With a robust patent portfolio\r\nand proprietary phage engineering techniques, PhageLab protects its\r\ntechnological edge while advancing sustainable and responsible farming\r\nglobally.

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Planetary

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Switzerland

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Start-up\r\n- Agrifood

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Planetary\r\ndevelops precision fermentation facilities to produce sustainable food\r\ningredients — notably mycoprotein derived from sugar — offering a nutritious,\r\nanimal-free protein alternative. Their biomanufacturing platform enables\r\nscalable, modular production of high-quality proteins, lipids, and enzymes for\r\nthe food industry. Planetary protects its innovations through proprietary\r\nbioprocessing know-how and IP, supporting a circular food economy and driving\r\nthe shift toward climate-resilient nutrition.

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Carbfix

Iceland

SME -\r\nEnvironment

Carbfix\r\ntransforms CO₂ into stone by accelerating a\r\nnatural mineralization process underground, offering a permanent and scalable\r\ncarbon capture solution. The company’s proprietary injection and monitoring technologies\r\nhave been successfully deployed in Iceland and are being expanded globally.\r\nWith key patents and trade secrets protecting their processes and monitoring\r\nsystems, Carbfix leads in climate tech by turning carbon liabilities into solid\r\nassets beneath our feet.

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Smart Drain\r\n- Urban Inventors

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Sri\r\nLanka

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Start-up\r\n- Environment

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Smart\r\nDrain is a patented stormwater drainage system designed to prevent urban\r\nflooding even when conventional drains are blocked by waste. Its unique\r\nstructure allows continuous water flow while filtering out debris, making it\r\nideal for densely populated areas. Targeting municipalities and city planners,\r\nSmart Drain’s innovation is protected through design and utility patents,\r\noffering a practical, scalable solution for climate-resilient infrastructure.

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CEO of\r\nCarbfix (Iceland)

Best\r\nWoman Entrepreneur 2025

Awarded\r\nto Edda Aradóttir, CEO of Carbfix (Iceland), this mention honors a woman whose\r\nvisionary leadership and commitment to diversity stand out as much as her\r\ncompany's efficient use of IP.

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CEO of\r\nGlovatrix (India)

Best\r\nYouth Entrepreneur 2025

Awarded\r\nto Aishwarya Karnataki, CEO of Glovatrix (India), this recognition celebrates a\r\nyoung entrepreneur (under 35) whose purpose-driven leadership inspires beyond\r\nher invention.

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