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Made-in-Hamilton app speeds up lifesaving treatment for heart attacks

The Ontario Centre of Innovation recently announced $500,000 in provincial funding to expand a made-in-Hamilton smartphone app into the Ottawa region.

May 12, 2024 | Synapse Consortium
How femtech companies are tackling gender health gaps while empowering women. From left to right: Rachel Bartholomew, CEO and Founder of Hyivy Health, Nadia Ladak, CEO and Co-founder of Marlow, Dallas Barnes, CEO and founder of Reya Health

How femtech companies are tackling gender health gaps while empowering women

Growing a femtech company brings more challenges than successes, but these founders are focused on closing the women's healthcare gap.

May 8, 2024 | Innovation Factory

McMaster and the University of Ottawa receive more than $115M to bolster pandemic preparedness in Canada

McMaster and University of Ottawa recieved funding from CBRF to expand Canada's biomanufacturing industry for development of technology and theraputics.

May 7, 2024 | Synapse Consortium
Success stories inspire the next generation of unicorn founders. Background image shows a diverse group of entrepreneurs celebrating business success in a bright office environment.

Success stories inspire the next generation of unicorn founders

Blockbuster AstraZeneca-Fusion Pharmaceuticals announcement shows Hamilton’s life science innovation ecosystem is thriving.

March 28, 2024 | Innovation Factory

Over $170,000 awarded in cash and prizes through Innovation Factory’s eleventh annual Synapse Life Science Competition

D3RMIS Corp, Venamics Medical, Neuro Spinal Innovation and ParaSight Imaging Systems announced as 2024 Synapse Life Science Competition winners.

March 21, 2024 | Innovation Factory
In the news: Fusion Pharmaceuticals. The background image is a woman researcher working in a lab while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Fusion Pharmaceuticals to be acquired by AstraZeneca, accelerating development of next-generation radioconjugates to treat cancer

Hamilton-based Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by AstraZeneca.

March 19, 2024 | Innovation Factory
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OBIO® Celebrates the Advancement of Women in Health Science with WiHI Seed Program and Leadership Awards

11 women-led companies have been selected for the OBIO® WiHI Seed Program.

January 5, 2024 | Innovation Factory
The Molecules and Masterpieces event showcased the SOPHIE program’s role as a catalyst for innovation in the Hamilton life science sector. 

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.

December 19, 2023 | Innovation Factory
Topology Health is testing their AI-powered toolkit that helps healthcare providers integrate digital health apps for efficient data flow.

Topology Health toolkit integrates digital health applications

Topology Health is testing their AI-powered toolkit that helps healthcare providers integrate digital health apps for efficient data flow.

November 16, 2023 | Innovation Factory