Cosm Medical Raises $4.7 Million CAD for its Custom Gynecological Prosthetics
Medtech startup Cosm Medical has secured $4.7 million CAD to create custom medical devices for women suffering from pelvic floor disorders.
Over $175,000 awarded in cash and prizes at ninth annual Synapse Life Science Competition
Hamilton, ON — On March 23, 2022, nearly 200 people from the region’s thriving life science ecosystem, gathered virtually for the culminating Showcase event for Innovation Factory’s ninth annual Synapse Competition, Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition. Following an intense three-month training and commercialization program, 14 of Ontario’s innovative early stage life science companies unlocked […]
Mohawk MEDIC partners with TAMVOES to help patients track vital health information
ORIGINAL ARTICLE – Mohawk College, March 10, 2022 Is your tetanus shot still up to date? Are you confident all your records are available to your current physician? How do you keep track of medical diagnoses, test results and prescriptions? The answer to all your medical questions will soon be a screen scroll away. Mohawk […]
The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof of Tamvoes Health
RAW Podcast The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof – February 16, 2022 LISTEN HERE Hi hi, Rad Active Women (RAW) On this episode of RAW Podcast, Sarah sits down with Jessica Lunshof. Jessica shares her wishes for other women and a ripple effect she would love to see out in the world for women. Jessica […]
FemTech Industry Leader Hyivy Health Secures $1.1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Raise the Bar on Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Women
Press Release: HyIvy Health Hyivy Health’s innovative pelvic health rehabilitation system looks to provide a better, smarter, and more efficient way to treat the 300M women struggling globally with a severe diagnosis that impacts their pelvic health at any age. Kitchener, Ontario – January 18 2022 – Hyivy Health, an innovative FemTech startup developing a first-of-its-kind […]
Hamilton’s life science ecosystem takes center stage in LSO’s 2021 Success Stories
LSO is a member-funded, not-for-profit organization advancing Ontario’s life sciences through advocacy and policy work, educational and networking events, and support services for the life sciences sector. Innovation Factory is especially proud of the companies that have been listed in this year’s LSO Success Stories. The LSO 2021 Success Stories features Ontario life sciences companies […]
EMERGCONNECT RAISES $350,000 TO FUND EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIME PREDICTOR
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Charlize Alcaraz, betakit.com, October 21, 2021 EmergConnect, a startup based in Waterloo, has raised $350,000 CAD in what the company classified as an all-equity, SAFE, pre-seed investment round that closed in September. The financing was led by Loyal VC, a global startup index fund, and saw participation from Maple Leaf Angels and Front […]
Innovation Factory’s 11th Annual LiONS LAIR awards over $45,000 to 3 local startups
Innovation Factory’s 11th Annual LiONS LAIR awards over $45,000 to 3 local startups LiONS LAIR has concluded its 11th year with over 500 registrations and awards a whopping $45,000 in cash prizes to winners. EmergConnect, a start-up that uses cutting-edge AI and ML to improve patient waits, enhance patient care, increase ER efficiency and save […]
Government of Canada invests in Hamilton-based catalyst for tech innovation
[ale_divider style=”thin” text=”notext”] Divider Text [/ale_divider] This news release appeared on canada.ca from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario [ale_divider style=”thin” text=”notext”] Divider Text [/ale_divider] $6 million to establish innovation hub for businesses to commercialize healthcare solutions, support 100 life sciences firms and create 50 jobs March 30, 2021 – Hamilton, Ontario Home […]