The future of health care is both automated and personal
As the fusion of tech and healthcare continues to grow and evolve, so too do the tools that will allow health care consumers…
Healthtech
Zymeworks raises $80 million CAD in IPO
After announcing plans to raise $110 million CAD in an initial public offering (IPO) last week, Vancouver-based Zymeworks announced…
Canada and US gov’ts launch open data challenge to better understand public health
The Public Health Agency of Canada, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Department of Health and…
C100 announces the 21 startups headed to 48Hrs in the Valley program
After just over a month of deliberation, the C100 has announced the 21 companies that will participate in its semiannual 48Hrs…
Zymeworks plans to raise $110 million from its IPO
Vancouver-based Zymeworks plans to raise $110 million from a sale of as many as 5.2 million common shares at $13 USD to $16…
eSight smart glasses help legally blind teen to see, shoot hoops with the Harlem Globetrotters
Ethan LaCroix, a 13-year-old boy who is legally blind, not only got to shoot hoops with the players of the Harlem Globetrotters,…
Greenspace hopes its platform will match people with the best mental health care providers
Toronto-based Greenspace, one of the latest pitches on The Disruptors, wants to help mental health care providers improve the…
Borrowell, Trulioo among PwC Canada’s Vision to Reality Awards finalists
PwC Canada announced the list of finalists for its Vision to Reality (V2R): Innovator of the Year Awards. The V2R Awards is…
Hack To Start Ep.144: Andrew Pelling, founder of pHacktory
Andrew Pelling is an award-winning scientist, professor, TED Senior Fellow, and entrepreneur. His work and innovations have…
Biomedical Zone shows healthtech innovation happens when startups and clinicians collaborate
On the 7th floor of Toronto’s St. Michael‘s Hospital is a small space with big, innovative ideas. It’s the office…
Ontario grants $5.4 million to 15 healthtech projects focused on improving patient care
Ontario announced that it is committing $5.4 million towards 15 health technology projects that are dedicated to improving…
Serenity Bioworks wins $35,000 from Velocity Fund Finals
The University of Waterloo hosted their 18th annual Velocity Fund Finals, where 20 companies pitched for a share of $125,000.…
Therapia wants to make physiotherapy more accessible with its on-demand app
Therapia, one of the latest pitches on The Disruptors, wants to help people get access to physiotherapy in an environment they’re…
RESI conference wants over 200 global investors to invest in Toronto life sciences startups
MaRS is hostings its second RESI Conference, which will bring together fundraising CEOs and early-stage investors from around…
Therapia raises $750,000 seed round for on-demand physiotherapy platform
Toronto-based Therapia, which provides a platform for physiotherapy on demand, has raised a $750,000 seed round. Therapia plans…