RetiSpec Featured on CTV News Toronto
RetiSpec was featured in coverage of the Toronto Memory Clinic, where their device to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is currently undergoing clinical trials.
New $6M Canadian Government-Sponsored Collaboration Targets Standardized Cancer Testing
Genome Canada, the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and Thermo Fisher Scientific are collaborating to develop a complete solution of targeted next generation sequencing (NGS) assays and analysis software designed to more effectively assess cancer.
Apply for the Falling Walls Lab Pitch Competition, September 9
Presented by Falling Walls Lab, participants will pitch their solution to a pressing modern challenge, which is then assessed by an expert jury. One winner is selected to travel to the Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany.
Apply to the GAPP Program
Supported by Ontario Genomics, the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) funds downstream research and development projects that address real world opportunities and challenges defined by “Receptor” organizations such as industry, government, or not-for-profit entities.
Apply for SNG's Hawksnest, November 21
Apply to be one of 4 medtech startups to pitch in front of a 300+ person audience. The winning company will leave the event with a non-dilutive cheque for 50% of the event’s net proceeds with all remaining proceeds being donated to the Sunnybrook Medventions Program.
Apply for H2i's Pitch Perfect Competition, November 14
Presented by H2i and U of T, this initiative supports early stage student health innovations. Six student project proposals will be selected to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas for three Student Innovation Fellowships of $5,000 each.
OBIO Hosts Happy Hour Networking Event
On July 25th, OBIO hosted a Happy Hour Networking event attended by over 40 CEOs and senior health science company executives. Attendees networked with fellow entrepreneurs and heard about OBIO’s upcoming plans for the fall.
Apply for iGan Partners' Pitch to Heal II 2019
iGan Partners is seeking 3 emerging MedTech companies with life altering technology to pitch at the event on November 7th, 2019, with the winning company securing a $250,000+ investment.
ManagingLife App 'Manage my Pain' Featured on CBC News
ManagingLife was featured in coverage of their clinical trial, with 250 patients using the 'Manage my Pain' app to help manage their chronic pain.
ProteinQure Announces USD $4M Seed Round
ProteinQure announced a USD $4M Seed round led by Felicis Ventures with participation from 8VC, Golden Ventures, iNovia, Global Founders Capital and angel investor Tom Williams.
Trexo Robotics Featured on Fox 5 News New York
Trexo Robotics was featured in coverage of St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens.
OBIO Announces National Call to Canadian Health Science Companies for Applications for the 2020 Niagara Investment Summit
The OBIO 2020 Niagara Investment Summit national call for applications from health science companies that are seeking Series A or beyond investments is now open.
Apply For The Forge Business Incubator 2019-2020 Cohort
Fast-track your tech startup by joining the Forge McMaster Business Incubator, with access to seed funding, dedicated office space, mentorship, makerspace & introductions to investors.
Recapping 'Optimize Your Next Round of Funding'
On July 11th, OBIO presented the “Optimize your next round of funding” workshop for CAAP & Health MINT companies. The workshop was led by Nick Kuryluk of Virtus Insights.
OBIO Mourns Passing of John Reid
Canada's technology industry has lost one of its biggest champions with the death of Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) president and CEO John Reid.
Thank You & Happy Retirement to Christine Sarkisian
Christine Sarkisian will be retiring this week from her position as Trade Commissioner, Life Sciences Business Development. For nearly 30 years at the Consulate General of Canada in Boston she has been instrumental in working with and helping Canadian entrepreneurs on their path to commercialization.
Recapping 'Cross Border Investing Opportunities for Ontario Health Science Companies'
On July 8th members of the OBIO team spent the day meeting various stakeholders across Hamilton.
CoHealth & OptiFold Cosmetics Finalists in Telus Pitch Competition
With more than $150,000 in prizes, TELUS Pitch is Canada’s largest small business competition. Finalist companies will be narrowed to a list of 10 by public voting, which is now open.
Winterlight Labs Announces Collaboration with Alector
Winterlight Labs announced it is developing vocal biomarkers for monitoring disease progression in frontotemporal dementia patients in collaboration with Alector, a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for neurodegeneration.
ANGLE PLC Raises $30M to Commercialize Liquid Biopsy for Ovarian Cancer
ANGLE PLC raised $30M from new and existing investors to commercialize its Parsortix liquid biopsy for ovarian cancer as well as to support its filing with the US Food and Drug Administration.