Amplitude Ventures Announces Second Close, Has Raised Over Three-Quarters of $200M Fund
Amplitude Venture Capital announced a second close, signalling it has raised more than 75 per cent of the target $200 million for its first fund, focused on precision medicine.
Flosonics Medical's FloPatch Featured on CBC The National
On CBC’s The National, Flosonics Medical and their FloPatch medical device were featured in a segment on how the technology can help wirelessly assess and monitor blood flow for critically ill patients, including those with COVID-19.
Spartan Bioscience and Air Canada Exploring Rapid COVID-19 Testing Devices at Airports
An Ottawa-based biotech firm that’s developing a device designed to provide COVID-19 test results in as little as half an hour is working with Air Canada on a plan to roll out the technology in the aviation sector.
KA Imaging Preparing to Launch Reveal, Bringing Dual-Energy X-Ray to the Bedside
For the first time, practitioners will be able to leverage dual-energy x-ray technology in a portable system. Canadian manufacturer KA Imaging is getting ready to launch Reveal, the world’s first dual-energy x-ray detector that can be taken to the bedside.
Swift Medical Launches Integrated Digital Wound Care Solution with Homecare Homebase
Homecare Homebase℠ (HCHB), the nation’s #1 software for home health and hospice, is partnering with global digital wound care leader Swift Medical to provide high-quality, cost efficient care through an integrated solution.
MyndTec Announces Extension of Partnership with UHN on Exclusive License Agreement
MyndTec Inc., an award-winning Canadian medical technology company, and University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest medical research hospital, have announced the extension of an exclusive license agreement. The partnership positions MyndTec at the forefront of new technology in the neuromodulation and neurorehabilitation field.
Steadiwear Wins Baylis Medical People's Choice Award at TiEQuest Business Competition
Steadiwear, an OBIO CAAP 2018 company, won the Baylis Medical People's Choice Award at the 16th Annual TiEQuest Business Competition.
IRCC Online Consultation on Immigration Levels and the Municipal Nominee Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is conducting an online consultation and seeking input on Canada’s immigration levels plan, including the balance between different classes and programs, and how immigration can support Canada – particularly in light of the current pandemic.
Perimeter Medical Announces Completed Reverse Takeover, Stock Exchange Listing and Completed Financing Round
Perimeter Medical Imaging AI announced that a previously announced reverse take-over has been completed and, as a result, Perimeter will be listed on the TSX-V. In addition, Perimeter closed its previously announced $10-million financing round.
Cyclica Raises CAD$23M In a Series B Financing
Cyclica has announced the close of a CAD$23M Series B round of financing.
New Recovery Activation Program to Support Digital Transformation of Companies
The Toronto Region Board of Trade’s has launched Recovery Activation Program (RAP), an immersive online workshop program to provide businesses with guidance, mentorship and practical advice about process modernization and end-to-end digital transformation.
Empirica Therapeutics Acquired by Century Therapeutics
Century Therapeutics has announced that it has acquired Empirica Therapeutics, allowing the company to develop its iPSC derived allogeneic cell therapies against glioblastoma (GBM).
Health Canada Issues Notice of Compliance for Bausch Health's DUOBRII™
Bausch Health Companies has announced that Health Canada has approved the use of DUOBRII™ lotion, a topical prescription medicine used to improve the signs and symptoms of plaque psoriasis in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
UPDATED: Fusion Pharmaceuticals Set for IPO
Fusion Pharmaceuticals has announced that it expects to sell 8.35 million shares ranging from $14 to $16 in its initial public offering.
Health Research Foundation Launches Research Chair in Pandemic Preparedness
The Health Research Foundation (HRF) of Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) have announced details of the Health Research Foundation of Innovative Medicines Canada Chair in Pandemic Preparedness Research.
MyndTec Partners with Maness Veteran Medical to Distribute MyndMove™ to US Veterans and Active Military
MyndTec has partnered with Maness Veteran Medical to distribute its MyndMove™ Device to the US Department of Defense and The Department of Veterans Affairs.
Epineuron Technologies Closes Financing for its Breakthrough Nerve Regeneration Device
Epineuron Technologies, Inc., announces the completion of a financing round to support production development and clinical validation for its neuroregenerative technology - designated a breakthrough device by the FDA.
Spiderwort closes $2.5M USD Series Seed Financing
Spiderwort Inc. has announced the closing of their $2.5 million USD Series Seed round financing.
VBI Vaccines Secures $50M Debt Financing from K2 HealthVentures
VBI Vaccines Inc. has announced that it has entered into a debt financing facility for up to $50 million with K2 HealthVentures.
Flosonics Medical Among Winners of the Vale COVID-19 Challenge
Flosonics Medical is one of the winners of the Vale COVID-19 challenge to help move solutions to market.