2024 Bloom Burton Award Gala

Bestowed annually, the Bloom Burton Award honours an individual scientist, inventor, executive, entrepreneur, industry leader, or policy maker who made the greatest contribution to Canada’s innovative healthcare industry in the previous year.

Fast Track Health Showcase

Communitech Fast Track Health, in partnership with CAN Health Long-Term Care Innovation and Scaling Network and Bruyère, announced the ten Canadian tech companies selected to pitch market-ready solutions to improve the quality of life for long-term care (LTC) residents and operators across the country. Companies will pitch their solutions at the Fast Track Health showcase event on September 26.

H2i 10 Year Celebration: The Case for Commercialization Training Support, Now & Going Forward

This event celebrates ten years of Health Innovation Hub (H2i). H2i is the country’s largest and most successful early-stage health faculty commercial accelerator and has now trained over 750 ventures which have generated over $520M in that period. This celebration will explore perspectives on the relevance and importance of health commercialization supports like H2i, through panels and discussions featuring founders, mentors, and partners alike. 

Funding the Future:

Women's Innovation in the Healthcare Industry

This LinkedIn Live event will feature three visionary thought leaders:

- Mary Stutts, MHA, CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
- Dr. Maura Campbell, President & CEO, OBIO®
- Julie Castro Abrams, Managing Partner, How Women Invest; CEO, How Women Lead

This discussion will explore the critical importance of funding women’s innovation in the healthcare industry and its far-reaching implications. With only 3% of venture capital funding going to female founders—and even less to women of colour—this event aims to highlight the urgent need for change.

The panelists will delve into:
- The current landscape of funding for women entrepreneurs in healthcare.
- The barriers and challenges faced by women innovators.
- Success stories and the transformative potential of women-led healthcare startups.
- How we can collectively drive the future of healthcare forward.

Life Sciences Breakfast Series:

Toronto's Regenerative Medicine Frontier

Toronto has been a leader in stem cell research since the 1960s, with a world-class biotech sector, top-ranked hospitals, and exceptional research capabilities. These strengths have fueled the rise of regenerative medicine in the region, focusing on replacing, repairing, or regenerating human cells, tissues, and organs. Toronto is positioned to support the development of cutting-edge technologies and therapies that can improve patient outcomes and drive the city's status as a global life sciences powerhouse.

Join this event that brings together key players to explore how we can collectively drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and solidify Toronto's global competitive position in regenerative medicine.

Brampton Venture Expo 2024

The fourth annual Brampton Venture Expo is Brampton’s premier tech and entrepreneurship event bringing together Canadian startups, innovators, investors, and healthcare leaders to reimagine the future of our city.

Whether you're a startup founder, a job-seeker searching for your next opportunity in tech, or someone exploring taking the leap into entrepreneurship - this event is for you!

Powered by Brampton Venture Zone by TMU, the City of Brampton and the Brampton Innovation District, the event will feature impactful tech, entrepreneurship, and industry content, incredible 1:1 and group networking opportunities and access to world-class business leaders.

Inclusivity Business Resource Series: OBIO® Women in Health Initiative & IP for Life Science Businesses

Join this event for an introduction to the OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI), a groundbreaking program is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women within the health science industry. Recognizing the unique challenges women face in this field, WiHI offers comprehensive support through a combination of specialized training, financial assistance, advisory services, and networking opportunities. The initiative aims to bridge the gender gap and foster a more inclusive environment where women can thrive and lead. Attendees will learn about the various facets of the program, including how it equips women with the skills and resources needed to excel in their careers, access funding, and build valuable professional networks.

OBIO’s President and CEO, Dr. Maura Campbell will talk about the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in the health care and life sciences industries, how it impacts your business and what IP resources are available to you.

Funding and Support for Commercializing Medical and Regenerative Technologies

Hear from, and network with, commercialization experts who develop strong intellectual property strategies and fund the development of Ontario-made medical innovations. Your technology or company could be the next success story!

​Key guests include:

• ​Intellectual Property Ontario

• ​Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

• ​UofT, Hospital and Community Commercialization experts

• ​Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

​This event is sponsored by Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), which funded an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program launched by the Innovation & Partnership Office (IPO) at UofT. The EIR program will advance medical technologies and regenerative medicine research, from the labs of UofT and it’s teaching hospitals, to the market.

CELS Networking Reception

This Networking Reception will bring together seasoned executives and CELS Alumni to discuss the future of Life Sciences in today's world, This event offers a relaxed atmosphere for meaningful conversations and networking.

AIM x Life Sciences Career Symposium 2024

Academia to Industry Meeting (AIM) is a multi-university full-day careers conference which will provide an interactive forum for graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals in STEM to share career advice, discuss the future of life science industry, and network.

The theme for AIM 2024 is "The Future of AI in Life Sciences"

Through a lens of industry disruption and innovation, the event aims to explore the profound impact of AI advancements on the landscape of life sciences careers, unveiling trends in life sciences technology that are revolutionizing the field.

Toronto FemTech Breakfast Club

The FemTech Breakfast aims to bring together all tech ecosystem partners to support and gain knowledge about FemTech opportunities in Canada, ultimately bridging the current Funding Gap.

Pitch competitions are designed with founders in mind and can become a learning opportunity for those involved.

The FemTech Breakfast Club brings together incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurs and investors alike to support FemTech founders looking to raise a Pre-Seed or Seed round.

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast Event - Ontario Life Sciences: Fostering a Competitive Landscape

Dive into the latest on federal capital gains and scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) reform, which some argue hinder competitiveness. The event will also highlight the sector’s recent achievements, such as the Ontario Life Sciences Strategy and other significant investments.

Cross-Border Tech Networking Reception

This will be a great opportunity to connect U.S.-based companies with key stakeholders and service providers from Ontario and explore business connections.

LSO Networking Night - Networking With a Purpose

Get ready for a networking experience unlike any other!

Join the event on June 11 at Haworth for an electrifying event that will elevate your networking and teamwork skills to new heights!

Global Growth Series: U.S. Market Entry Strategies for MedTech Businesses

Explore the unparalleled opportunities awaiting Canadian businesses in the dynamic landscape of the U.S. medical technology sector at our exclusive summit, part of the Global Growth Series.

With the United States standing as a beacon of innovation and investment in medical technology, this summit serves as your indispensable guide to navigating and thriving in one of the world's most lucrative markets.

Presented by the World Trade Centre Toronto in collaboration with Communitech and MaRS Discovery District, this summit is tailored to empower Canadian business leaders in the medical technology sector with the essential tools and knowledge needed to unlock the full potential of the U.S. market.

SickKids Innovation Showcase

The SickKids Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the most advanced health and life sciences ideas from the labs of SickKids researchers. Attendees get unparalleled access to emerging therapeutic and diagnostic technologies with high potential for market disruption and impact.

Plug and Play Alberta Spring Expo

Join this event to celebrate the startups' success, featuring compelling pitches, enlightening conversations on the future of technology and entrepreneurship, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry peers.

23rd Hybrid Ontario Showcase Event

At HaloHealth’s exclusive HaloHealth Live! XXIII event in Toronto, you'll witness firsthand the potential of groundbreaking startups shaping the future! This is an opportunity to join a community of visionaries, entrepreneurs, and investors for an evening of networking, inspiration, and investment opportunities.

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast Event: Member Marathon

Join us for the next breakfast event coming up on Thursday, May 23rd! The Member Marathon is a great opportunity to learn about some of LSO’s newest members. This year, the presenting organizations are:

• Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd.

• Moderna

• Pharma Medica Inc.

• QReserve Inc.

Life Sciences Breakfast Series: Attracting Capital Investment and Anchor Companies

During an engaging breakfast, you’ll hear from three influential C-suite voices from a global life sciences leader, one of Canada’s foremost life sciences accelerators, and one of our region’s most exciting startups.

If you’re a leader in Toronto’s life sciences industry or the industries that support and benefit from it, join us as we convene prominent business leaders and investors who are poised to make Toronto the next Boston.

LSO Awards Gala

The LSO Awards are an important part of the organization’s goal to advocate for Ontario’s life sciences sector, by celebrating the individuals and companies behind its success. As the largest single fundraising vehicle, it has helped support LSO’s advocacy, educational, and networking events. The event has also served an important charitable function: proceeds from this year’s event’s silent auction supported the Sanofi Biogenius Challenge.

Growing & Building an Early-Stage A.I. Venture in Life Sciences

On May 14th, in partnership with Nucleate Canada, JLABS @ Toronto will bring together industry leaders, founders, investors, and academics, in the A.I. in Life sciences field to discuss the latest insights and strategies for early-stage A.I. ventures in life sciences.  

The panel discussion will cover:  
    
- Navigating the startup landscape as an A.I. venture 
- Opportunities and challenges of A.I. life sciences companies 
- Leveraging A.I. for drug discovery and development, A.I.-driven precision medicine, and advancements in A.I.-powered diagnostics. 
 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into this rapidly evolving field.  

TMX Life Sciences Investor Day

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange are pleased to invite you to TSX Life Sciences Investor Day. Join to hear presentations from some of the most innovative public and private life sciences companies from across Canada.