June 9, 2025
81% of women report discomfort using tampons. A revolution in period care is needed.
How Academic-Industry Collaboration Maximizes Innovation
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Hon. Vic Fedeli
Minister of Economic Development,
Job Creation and Trade
“Ontario is proudly home to one of the most dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystems in the world. Our government is committed to working together with ecosystem partners, businesses and academic institutions to create the right conditions to spur new innovations, expand our opportunities, and create good jobs in Ontario. OCI’s efforts have nurtured invaluable partnerships and collaborations, contributing to the growth and future success of our province.”
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Breaking Barriers in Period Care with Marlow
Saving Lives, One Limb at a Time
May 28, 2025
Moonrise Medical is a company transforming vascular ultrasonography, powered by its novel AI-driven automation software.
Empowering Women Worldwide with Cntrl+
May 22, 2025
Inspired by her own personal struggles, Karen Brunet put her extensive medical device experience to use to help the millions of women who experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and founded Cntrl+.
Ontario Centre of Innovation and CCRM Announce Collaboration to Advance Ontario’s Cell and Gene Therapy Ecosystem
June 12, 2025
[June 12, 2025, Toronto, ON] – In a bold move for Ontario’s life sciences sector, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) and Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) are joining forces to accelerate the province’s regenerative medicine ecosystem, including cell and gene therapy. This strategic collaboration aligns with both organizations’ mandates and the Government of […]
Ontario Life Sciences Innovation Fund Fully Deployed, Driving $63M into Homegrown Health Innovation
June 9, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON [June 09, 2025] — The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is proud to announce the successful full deployment of Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF), with $15 million in public investment catalyzing more than $48 million in private sector co-investment, for a total of $63 million invested into 30 high-potential […]
DiscoveryX 2025 Wraps with Powerful Momentum and a Bold Vision for Ontario’s Future
April 17, 2025
The second and final day of DiscoveryX concluded with an inspiring showcase of Ontario’s innovation economy—featuring global thought leaders, next-gen technologies, and the province’s top startups forging connections that will drive the future of industry.