Epineuron Technologies Wins Synapse Life Science Competition
Epineuron was named the grand prize winner of the 6th Annual Synapse Life Science Competition, taking home a prize of $25,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.
CoHealth Launches Upgraded App
CoHealth has announced the launch of CoHealth 2.0, its upgraded application aimed to help simplify the user experience, as well as improve coordination and management.
OBIO Announces Launch of OBIO CAAP® for 2019
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) is proud to announce its 2019 Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP®) and the high-potential health science companies in this year’s program.
U of T Receives $100M Donation to Create Innovation Centre
The University of Toronto has received its largest ever donation, a $100-million gift to further the school’s research on artificial intelligence.
Vena Medical Announces Publication of Pre-Clinical Study
Vena Medical published a pre-clinical study of their novel microangioscope in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery.
Nanology Labs and Cohesys Win 2019 RBC Prize
Nanology Labs and Cohesys won first place prizes in their respective categories at the 2019 RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship pitch competition.
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.
MIMOSA CEO Profiled in Women of Influence
MIMOSA CEO Dr. Karen Cross was profiled in 'Women of Influence' for her work as a scientist, surgeon and entrepreneur.
Ovensa Announces Collaboration with Takeda
Ovensa announced a collaboration agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited to evaluate TRIOZAN™, Ovensa's proprietary nanomedicine platform.
Synaptive Medical Appoints CFO
Synaptive Medical, a global pioneer in automated surgical planning and robotics, announced the appointment of Sandra Clarke, CPA, CMA as Chief Financial Officer.
Thornhill Medical Device Receives FDA Marketing Approval
Thornhill Medical's ClearMate device, which helps treat patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, was approved for marketing by the FDA.
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.
Nanology Labs Named RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Finalist
Nanology Labs will compete in the finals of the RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship pitch competition, with over $50,000 in prizes available.
Conavi Medical Announces Health Canada Medical Device License for Novasight Hybrid
Conavi Medical announced that it has received a Health Canada Medical Device License for the Novasight HybridTM System.
Reviewing 'Going Virtual for Product Development, Manufacturing & Clinical Trials'
OBIO hosted 'Going Virtual for Product Development, Manufacturing & Clinical Trials' workshop on Tuesday, March 5th, which featured three industry professionals who discussed virtual operations and shared advice on how to be successful as a ‘virtual’ company.
Reviewing the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit, Day 2
Picking up where we left off last week, the second day of the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit (February 20th-22nd, 2019) continued on the first day’s theme: bringing together CEOs and senior executives from Canada’s most innovative health science companies with investors and strategics in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Supports Health Featured on Global News Calgary
Morgan Rosenberg, co-founder of Supports Health, spoke to Global News Calgary about how their app offers support for those caring for people with mental health issues.
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.