2020 OBIO Annual Public Meeting
Join OBIO as we celebrate another year of working on your behalf to build Ontario’s health science industry. This year’s Annual Public Meeting will be held virtually. This year’s online event will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders and the audience will include executives and leaders from across the health science industry.
Hear how OBIO has chartered the course of the pandemic, pivoting to online events and providing regular updates on resources and government announcements. Learn about OBIO's latest reports, Building New Leaders: Developing the Health Science Workforce of Tomorrow, and Leading the Pack: Accelerating the Success of the Canadian Health Science Industry.
OBIO Pitches & Pitchers
Join OBIO for this year’s Pitches & Pitchers pitch competition, going virtual on August 25, as selected health science companies compete to win $10K in cash prizes.
1st Prize - $5K
2nd Prize - $3K
Audience Choice - $2K
Scaling health science companies that are OBIO Members will present 3-minute pitches to a panel of expert judges in front of an online audience of investors and industry leaders.
This is a great opportunity to see health science companies compete and to meet and network with investors, all online.
OBIO Hosts SOSCIP
Join OBIO for a presentation about how your company can access the cutting edge, high-performance compute resources you need by working with SOSCIP.
SOSCIP will describe how they work with companies, including examples and case studies of projects where companies have utilized their resources.
OBIO Hosts Xontogeny Chairman & CEO
Join OBIO as we host Xontogeny’s Chairman & CEO Chris Garabedian for a presentation & interactive discussion.
The Future of Health Care Investing with Lumira Ventures
Join OBIO as we host Lumira Ventures for an interactive discussion with the company’s executive team and the opportunity to meet 1x1 with the fund.
Pivoting, Persevering Or Pressing On - Key Points for Start-Up Companies on IP, Funding and Collaborations
A review of key IP best practices when developing products, entering collaborations or heading to regulatory review. In addition, it will provide an overview of OBIO’s resources to identify funding and collaboration opportunities for your company as you adjust to today’s rapidly changing reality.
Legal Considerations for Leading Your Company Through the Unexpected - An OBIO Panel Discussion
Join OBIO for a panel discussion with legal experts to learn what legal and financial considerations your company should make during this economic disruption
Guiding Your Company Through the Unexpected - An OBIO Panel Discussion
Join OBIO for a panel discussion with a health science investor and health science company CEOs to learn how to manage financial impacts, risk management, preparing for a rebound and more.
OBIO 2019 Annual Public Meeting
OBIO is proud to announce that Megan Coder will join us as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Annual Public Meeting. Megan Coder is Executive Director of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance.
OBIO in Kitchener-Waterloo Health Science Networking Event
Join OBIO in Kitchener-Waterloo for an opportunity to meet and network with local health science industry leaders, including entrepreneurs, investors, and local organization executives.
OBIO Hosts: Amplify Capital
Impact investors are looking for double-bottom line returns. Hear from Amplify Capital (formerly MaRS Catalyst Fund) to understand their impact investment strategy.
Project Management Essentials for Every Health Science Entrepreneur
On October 24th, join OBIO and an industry expert to hone your skills on project management methodology.
Validating Your Technology with Primary Market Research
On September 19th, join OBIO and an expert in primary market research to learn critical steps every entrepreneur needs to know when validating their health science product.
In-Licensing From Tech Transfer Offices: Terms, Tips and Impact on Investability
On August 21st, join OBIO for a workshop about in-licensing technologies from tech transfer offices, presented by experienced lawyers, a commercialization manager and a VC.
OBIO Networking Happy Hour
On July 25th, join OBIO for happy hour at our office. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, hear about our plans for the fall and enjoy a nice cold one on us.
Cross Border Investing Opportunities for Ontario Health Science Companies
Join OBIO and Buffalo Capital Partners for the Canadian launch of Varia Ventures, a new digital investment platform established to help provide critical resources including investment capital, industry expertise, and strategic relationships.
Is the Price Right? Pricing Your Innovative Healthcare Product
On June 25th, join OBIO for a workshop on pricing strategies for innovative health products.
Pitches & Pitchers
Join OBIO for an evening of networking and pitches. Hear OBIO’s emerging health science companies present 2-minute pitches, followed by networking with local investors and company CEOs.
The Keys to Quality
On May 30th, join OBIO and learn about quality management systems, procedures, deviations and document control and how they apply to you.
OBIO Queen's Park Health Science Industry Showcase
Join us for this OBIO Member Event and hear from the OBIO MPP Caucus, network with your Health Science Company peers who influence the industry and check out some of the latest health innovations showcased at the reception.
Game Planning to Build Strong IP
On April 25th, join OBIO and hear from two IP professionals who will help your health science company develop a robust IP strategy.
OBIO CAAP 2019 Launch & Breakfast
Join OBIO on Wednesday, April 3rd for the launch of 2019 OBIO Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP®). Meet the innovative companies that will be part of this year’s OBIO CAAP over breakfast during Health Innovation Week.
BioBreak Toronto
BioBreak is holding its inaugural event in Toronto on April 1st, during Health Innovation Week. BioBreak brings together senior executives from across the health sciences industry, including industry CEOs, venture capitalists and heads of business development.
Unlock Your Brand Advantage
Use branding to guide your product design, market your company and products, and attract investors. On March 28th, gain a deeper understanding of how you can use your brand to drive the development of your business
Going Virtual for Product Development, Manufacturing & Clinical Trials
On March 5th, join us for an OBIO Member Workshop and hear:
How contract organizations think about projects
How to find the right partner and doing your due diligence on them
Best practices for negotiating contracts
What to do when things go wrong
How BDC & EDC Can Help Your Business
On February 26, hear from the Business Development Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada, two organizations dedicated to supporting the success of startups and SME’s.s.
2019 Niagara Investment Summit
Join leading North American investors, scientific experts, and 30 of Canada’s most innovative health science companies at OBIO’s 2019 Niagara Investment Summit in the heart of Ontario’s wine country on February 20 to 22, 2019. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Canada’s innovations in Precision Medicine.
Cross Border Investing: What You Need When Talking to U.S. VCs
This panel discussion is a can’t-miss event if you are meeting with US investors. Featuring industry veterans who have secured cross-border investments, hear their first-hand experience on how they did it, what the expectations of US investors are, and what you should be ready to address, from investment terms and check size to taxes and immigration.
OBIO Annual General Meeting 2018
OBIO is proud to announce that Nik Nanos will join us as the keynote speaker for our 2018 Annual General Meeting. Mr. Nanos is the Chairman of Nanos Research, the Chair of Carleton University Board of Governors, and is the pollster for CTV News, the Globe & Mail and Bloomberg News in Canada.
Doing Deals with Strategics & Investors: Getting on Their Radar and Staying There
Hear from health science industry leaders on how they used primary market research data to understand their customer, develop their products and land investors.