Scalpels & Spreadsheets: price, who can join and alternatives
Scalpels & Spreadsheets is a healthtech media and events organisation that runs healthtech socials, mainly in Toronto. An annual membership adds free entry to community events, introductions and a member-only Slack group.
Scalpels & Spreadsheets at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Healthcare entrepreneurs, investors and experts | luma.com |
| Activity | Toronto healthtech social on 2 December 2026 | luma.com |
| Price | Annual membership CAD 120 / year | luma.com |
| Price | Annual membership USD 90 / year | luma.com |
| Member benefits | Free entry to community and speaker events, introductions, invite-only events and a member Slack | luma.com |
| Where | Toronto, at BrainStation, for the December 2026 event | luma.com |
| Event ticket | General admission CAD 19.77 for the December 2026 event | luma.com |
| Audience | Evenings bring together founders, investors, physicians, researchers and operators | luma.com |
| Refunds | Refunds up to 7 days before an event | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders based in or visiting Toronto
- Founders who want both events and a members' Slack
- Teams that want to meet physicians and investors at relaxed evening events
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside Canada who cannot attend in person
- Anyone wanting a free community
- Founders who want structured programmes rather than social events
Alternatives to Scalpels & Spreadsheets
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AusBiotech Connect | $750 (inc GST) per year (currency not named) | Companies in their first two years of operation |
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Digital Health Canada (StartUp membership) | Not published (contact the association); events $25 member / $35 non-member (currency not named) | StartUp status for two years; enquire with the membership team |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Running Club Toronto | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma |
| Health Foundry | Community membership £45/month; Flex from £95/month; desks from £395/month; day visit £25 | Pick a membership or book a day visit |
| Health2Tech | Free general admission on the Luma listing checked (USD 0) | Register on Luma; host approval required |
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Questions about Scalpels & Spreadsheets
- How much is membership?
- CAD 120 a year or USD 90 a year, with free entry to community and speaker series events.
- Can I go to an event without joining?
- Yes. The December 2026 Toronto event lists general admission at CAD 19.77.
- Is there an online space?
- Members get access to a member-only Slack group.
- Can I get a refund?
- Refunds can be issued up to 7 days before an event.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77
- Entry rule
- Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma
- Format
- In-person healthtech socials in Canada (Toronto) plus a member-only Slack
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Scalpels & Spreadsheets isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.