Achieving Impact Through Adoption of Innovative Health Technologies: Establishing Early Adopter Health Organizations as an Accelerator for Economic Growth in Ontario
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) today released its latest report, ‘Achieving Impact Through Adoption of Innovative Health Technologies: Establishing Early Adopter Health Organizations as an Accelerator for Economic Growth in Ontario’, which describes an early adopter model to facilitate the evaluation and adoption of innovative health technologies in Ontario health organizations.
Apply to IndieBio
Based in San Francisco, IndieBio is a 4 month biotech accelerator program that provides $250k funding, lab space and mentorship.
Apply to the UTEST Program
The UTEST Program provides support to University of Toronto entrepreneurs by providing companies with investment capital, mentoring, business strategy and incubation space at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.
XPan Wins FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Competition
XPan was the winner of FACIT’s annual Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition, receiving the $50,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award.
Fusion Pharmaceuticals Raises $105 Million In Oversubscribed Series B Financing
Fusion Pharmaceuticals announced the completion of a $105 million Series B financing led by Varian and new investor OrbiMed.
AceAge Wins Innovation in Aging Pitch Competition
AceAge was named the winner of the 2019 CABHI/MaRS Pitch Competition Award for Innovation in Aging during Health Innovation Week.
Mariner Endosurgery Announces Partnership with University at Buffalo
Mariner Endosurgery has partnered with the University at Buffalo (UB) to establish the first U.S. site of their LaparoGuard Augmented Surgical System.
Apply to Present at BIO 2019, June 3-6
As the world’s largest biotechnology event, the BIO International Convention's Start-Up Stadium is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, and BIO attendees.
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.