Federal Budget 2019 Analysis
Last week, the 2019 Federal Budget was introduced and it included some announcements and changes that health science companies should be aware of.
Applications Open for OBI ONtrepreneurs Program
Applications for the 2018 ONtrepreneurs Competition are now open. The Ontario Neurotech Entrepreneurs (ONtrepreneurs) Program catalyzes early stage entrepreneurs to commercialize brain-related technologies by accessing funding and support to launch or grow their neurotechnology ventures.
FedDev Ontario Announces New Funding
On February 27, 2019, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced over $1 billion for FedDev Ontario to continue to foster growth in southern Ontario.
Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare presents Interim Report
The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare has presented their interim report to the Minister of Health Petitpas-Taylor and Finance Minister Morneau, with a final report to be released in June.
Reviewing the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit, Day 1
The OBIO 2019 Niagara Investment Summit, held in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake from February 20th through 22nd, brought together CEOs and senior executives representing Canadian health science companies from Halifax to Vancouver, global investors and venture capitalists, and health science industry leaders for two panels of company presentations, one-on-one meetings, panel discussions and keynote speakers.
OBIO Opens 2019 Niagara Investment Summit, Connecting Canada’s Most Promising Innovations with Leading Global Investors
OBIO is proud to announce the opening of the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on February 21-22, 2019. The 2019 Niagara Investment Summit will feature over 30 of Canada’s most promising innovative health science companies meeting with more than 30 US and global investors and VCs in Niagara-on-the-Lake to propel investment in Canada’s health science industry.
Apply for Springboard’s 2019 Health Hub: Life Sciences - Deadline March 8th
Springboard’s Health Innovation Hub is a program for women-led life science and digital health companies seeking seed and growth funding and expert connections.
KA Imaging Partnership with Grand River Hospital Featured on CTV News
KA Imaging was featured on CTV News this week for their partnership with Grand River Hospital.
OBIO Expands ‘Access to Talent’ Programs, Announces OBIO Job Board - Free Service for Ontario's Health Science Industry
In response to industry demand, OBIO is proud to announce the launch of the OBIO Job Board, its latest ‘Access to Talent’ program.
The OBIO Job Board will be hosted on the newly revamped OBIO website and will be free for all health science companies wishing to post their latest health science job openings.
Synaptive Medical's Modus V™ Acquired By World Renowned Academic Medical Center
Synaptive Medical announced that Duke University Medical Center has acquired its connected neurosurgery system.
OBIO Hosts Dr. Jonathan Shieh, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and Government of Ontario officials
Last week, OBIO hosted a day of meetings with Dr. Jonathan Shieh, Executive Director, Science and Technology Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office which brought Dr. Shieh together with officials from the Ontario government, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, as well as high-potential Ontario health science companies.
Are You Looking For Help with Market Research, Marketing or Financing?
OBIO H2BB is now offering top graduate-level, business-trained students and recent graduates, who will expand your business, marketing and/or finance strategies through market research, investor targeting, or conference preparation.
New Guide Addresses Procurement Myths to Promote Innovation Adoption in Ontario
The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) has published a quick reference guide to help tackle procurement myths to pull innovation into the health system faster.
Ontario Announces Trade Mission to RESI Boston, September 2018
Ontario's Ministry of International Trade, is organizing a Trade Mission to the RESI Conference, September 6, 2018, Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel. This Trade Mission will be able to accommodate a maximum of ten Ontario companies.
Engaging the FDA: An Insider's Perspective
On June 14th, get behind-the-scenes on the recent changes at the FDA and learn more about how regulatory process changes affect your company.
Medical Device Playbook Recap and Photo Gallery
On May 10, 2018, Medical Device Playbook 2018 Toronto, co-hosted by Starfish Medical and OBIO, drew a standing-room only audience of 170 health science industry professionals, from company executives, to QA, regulatory and R&D engineering experts from start-ups, manufacturers, consultancies, regulatory and academic organizations.
OBIO 2018 Leadership Event Recap and Launch of ‘Use It or Lose It’ Report
On May 3, OBIO welcomed health science leaders, CEOs and the investment community to the tenth annual OBIO Leadership Event, also saw the launch of Use It or Lose It: Industry Solutions to Ontario's Commercialization Gap, OBIO's 2018 Industry Report.
OBIO Launches 'Use It or Lose It', Latest Report on the Future of Canada’s Health Science Industry
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) released its latest report, ‘Use It or Lose It: Industry Solutions to Ontario’s Commercialization Gap’, with recommendations from health science company executives on how to create the conditions for the growth of Ontario’s health science industry.
Proteocyte AI Announces Partnership With Proscia Digital
Proteocyte AI announced they have signed a partnership agreement to integrate Proscia’s technology with Straticyte™, a specific test for predicting the risk of progression to oral cancer.
OBIO CAAP Company Swift Medical Raises $11.6 Million in Oversubscribed Series A
Swift Medical, the world leader in enterprise-grade digital wound care management, has secured $11.6 million in funding