Minister Tassi recognizes life science innovation milestones with visit to Innovation Factory
8 November 2022
Hamilton region’s life science and health tech community driving economic prosperity HAMILTON, ON – November
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Ontario’s Premier Life Science Competition Celebrates 10 Years of Health Innovation
18 October 2022
Applications are now open for this year’s cohort of innovative startups Hamilton – October 12,
Three Startups Emerge as Big Winners at 12th Annual LiONS LAIR Awards Gala.
29 September 2022
$50,000 Awarded as 300 Members of the Innovation Community Celebrate HAMILTON, ON – September 29,
Over $175,000 awarded in cash and prizes at ninth annual Synapse Life Science Competition
24 March 2022
Hamilton, ON — On March 23, 2022, nearly 200 people from the region’s thriving life
Innovation Factory’s 11th Annual LiONS LAIR awards over $45,000 to 3 local startups
23 September 2021
Innovation Factory’s 11th Annual LiONS LAIR awards over $45,000 to 3 local startups LiONS LAIR
Recent news
Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE Program secures three-year renewal with $5.2M investment
27 September 2024
Minister Tassi announces $5M Government of Canada investment into SOPHIE program renewal to support Canadian life sciences innovation.
Improving patient recovery with FluidAI’s postoperative monitoring solution
23 July 2024
Learn about how FluidAI Medical’s postoperative monitoring solution is leveraging AI to detect anastomotic leaks and improve recovery times.
Innovation Factory fosters life science success stories in Ontario through SOPHIE program
17 July 2024
Since 2021, Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE program has helped support the growth of over 160 innovative Ontario life science companies.
Client success stories
Improving patient recovery with FluidAI’s postoperative monitoring solution
23 July 2024
Learn about how FluidAI Medical’s postoperative monitoring solution is leveraging AI to detect anastomotic leaks and improve recovery times.
Healing chronic wounds with Swift Medical
16 May 2024
Learn how Swift Medical is reshaping the way wounds are imaged for diagnosis with AI and data-driven technology.
Synmedix: Treating infections with the next generation of antibiotics
21 February 2024
Discover how Synmedix is combating antibiotic resistance with support from the SOPHIE program and Synapse Life Science Competition.
Press releases
Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE Program secures three-year renewal with $5.2M investment
27 September 2024
Minister Tassi announces $5M Government of Canada investment into SOPHIE program renewal to support Canadian life sciences innovation.
Innovation Factory fosters life science success stories in Ontario through SOPHIE program
17 July 2024
Since 2021, Innovation Factory’s SOPHIE program has helped support the growth of over 160 innovative Ontario life science companies.
Innovation Factory celebrates Hamilton’s growing life sciences network and SOPHIE program recipients
23 November 2023
The Molecules and Masterpieces event showcased the SOPHIE program’s role as a catalyst for life science partnerships, commercialization and innovation.