Innovation Factory celebrates Hamilton’s growing life sciences network and SOPHIE program recipients
The Molecules and Masterpieces event showcased the SOPHIE program’s role as a catalyst for life science partnerships, commercialization and innovation.
2022 Synapse Cluster Report: A Year of Breakthroughs and Boundless Possibilities for Hamilton’s Life Sciences Cluster
The 2022 Cluster Report summarizes the dynamic growth of the Hamilton life sciences ecosystem, highlighting the integration of organizations that contribute to its vibrant community.
Innovation Factory Expands Support for High-Potential Life Science Innovators by Introducing Medtech Manufacturing Funding Program
With support from the Government of Canada, Innovation Factory launches the Canadian Medtech Alliance (CAMEDA) program.
Innovation Factory partners with HaloHealth to bridge the gap between healthcare startups and clinical expertise
Innovation Factory announces an MOU with HaloHealth to deliver a collaborative medical assessment & physician advisory service to SOPHIE companies.
Vessl Prosthetics Inc. takes first place in 10th Annual Synapse Competition, Winning over 50k in cash and in-kind prizes
Hamilton, ON – March 23, 2023 – Yesterday, Innovation Factory’s Synapse Life Science Competition, Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition, announced the winners of over $100,000 in prizes at the 10th annual showcase event. After three years of virtual events, the competition was held in person for the first time since 2019, bringing together innovators, […]
Government of Canada invests over $5.6 million to help early-stage genomics companies bring new products to market
Original Press Release, FedDev Ontario, October 21, 2022 FedDev Ontario investment to support over 30 companies, create and maintain 160 jobs, and develop eight new products, services or processes, and over 32 new patents October 21, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario Research in genomics and engineering biology has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies and innovations in […]
AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. Announces its Spinout and Series A Financing with Avego
AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. (AtomVie) today announced the successful closing of its Series A financing with Avego Management, LLC (“Avego”), a healthcare investment firm. AtomVie is a global leading CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) for the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of radiopharmaceuticals and has received a financing commitment of at least $40 million. […]
Innovative Health Diagnostics and Hamilton-based AIMA Laboratories Collaborate to Develop New, Revolutionary At-Home Test to Detect Endometriosis
Innovative Health Diagnostics (IHD), a CLIA- and FDA-certified lab that empowers every person access to accurate, clinical testing by providing testing when and where it matters most, announced today a new partnership with AIMA Laboratories (AIMA), a Hamilton-based FemTech company dedicated to developing new products that fill current gaps in gynecological health, to develop and […]
Innovation Factory Now Accepting Second Cohort to Engage with Hamilton’s Research Hospitals
HAMILTON, ON, May 31, 2022 — As part of its ongoing commitment to support economic recovery, promote product commercialization, and facilitate job growth, Innovation Factory is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the second cohort of the Hamilton Ecosystem to Accelerate and Leverage Trials of Health Innovation (HEALTHI) program. Innovation Factory is receiving […]
$20 million investment will improve access to high-quality care for families in Hamilton
Ontario Building a Stronger, More Resilient Hamilton Health Sciences As part of its plan stay open, the Ontario government is investing over $20 million to modernize Hamilton Health Sciences. This funding will support planning for the redevelopment of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and the expansion of Hamilton General Hospital’s emergency department to improve access […]