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Jan
30
to Apr 30
OBIO Members Event

Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professionals (Cohort 1)

*Applications now closed.*

As Canada accelerates the commercialization and adoption of digital technologies into the fast-growing health science industry, there is a critical need to create high-value technology jobs and support the development of talent in the technology workforce.

OBIO® is proud to partner with Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada to deliver the national Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professionals training program. The program will provide focused, digital technology development upskilling to help fast-growing companies access the talent they need to thrive and prosper, while creating new career paths for workers to quickly transition into high-demand roles.

This 14-week training (first cohort) starts on January 30, 2024 .

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Apr
30
12:00 PM12:00
OBIO Members Event

The Art of the Possible: 3D Printing in Healthcare

In partnership with PolyUnity, OBIO® invites you to register for a webinar on April 30, from 12-1 pm (EDT) to explore the cutting-edge world of 3D printing and learn how the technology is advancing healthcare innovation, medical research, device prototyping and patient care.

Join us to learn from the expert team at PolyUnity Tech Inc, a leading provider of additive manufacturing and digital design services for healthcare.

What you'll learn :

  • Applications of 3D printing in healthcare

  • Success stories of 3D printing innovation in Ontario Hospitals

  • Guidance on how to access and leverage 3D printing services

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May
2
5:00 PM17:00
OBIO Members Event

The Ultimate Interview Prep Workshop

 

Are you ready to level up your interview game? Join us for an in-person workshop on May 2, from 5-7pm, hosted by Northeastern University.  

Designed to elevate your interview capabilities, this hands-on session aims to empower you with effective strategies that will help you excel during interviews. As a participant, you will gain valuable practical experience through engaging mock sessions, where you can apply what you've learned in a supportive environment. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to refine your techniques, learn new strategies, and walk away with the confidence to tackle any interview situation.  

Learn how to: 

  • Prepare proactively for interviews and enhance interviewing techniques

  • Highlight strengths and ace the interview 

  • Tackle challenging questions with confidence and poise 

*Limited spots available*

Here’s what participants had to say about the transformative experience they had at our last workshop, during which they explored networking strategies: 

 
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May
9
to Aug 8
OBIO Members Event

How to Make your Biotech Data AI Ready

The workshop, hosted by Scispot in partnership with OBIO®, is designed specifically for biotech companies aiming to become AI-ready. The workshop is an opportunity to engage with leading experts who will guide you through the creation of a robust data infrastructure, crucial for establishing a competitive edge and fully leveraging AI technologies in your operations.

What you'll learn:

Discovering the Path to AI-Readiness:

  • Integrate disparate data from various sources (Google Drive, ELN, LIMS, instruments) into a cloud-based data lake

  • Enable transformative insights and efficient cross-organizational data interaction through secure API connections and advanced pub-sub architectures

  • Utilize cloud computing's scalable resources for complex data processing tasks in biotech research and innovation

​Best Practices in Data Management:

  • Delve into the crucial practices of data extraction, standardization, normalization, and harmonization to fortify your data infrastructure

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Jun
3
to Sep 6
OBIO Members Event

Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professionals (Cohort 2)

As Canada accelerates the commercialization and adoption of digital technologies into the fast-growing health science industry, there is a critical need to create high-value technology jobs and support the development of talent in the technology workforce.

OBIO® is proud to partner with Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada to deliver the second cohort of its national Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professionals training program. The program will provide focused, digital technology development upskilling to help fast-growing companies access the talent they need to thrive and prosper, while creating new career paths for workers to quickly transition into high-demand roles.

THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM JUNE 3 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 (14 WEEKS):

Part I – Core Training Course (Weeks 1 & 2)

Dates: June 3 - 14, 2024
Time: 9 am – 1 pm daily
Format: Virtual

Part II – Job placement support (Weeks 3 to 14).

Format: Hybrid

During this time, program participants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

One-on-one career development Mentorship
Resume and interview preparation
Networking events
Workshops for job placement support

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Apr
24
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO® WiHI Breakfast Series: TELUS Pollinator Fund - Supporting innovative companies in healthcare

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) hosts a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
April 24 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

TELUS Pollinator Fund: Supporting innovative companies in healthcare

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is excited to announce its upcoming breakfast session on April 24, featuring Shafiq Vallani, Partner at the TELUS Pollinator Fund. During this session, Shafiq will cover the fund's investment focus, the types of companies it typically invests in, and its expertise & guidance beyond financial investment.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and gain insights to elevate your business!

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Apr
11
12:00 PM12:00
OBIO Members Event

SR&ED for Research, Manufacturing and Late-Stage Clinical Trials

On April 11, OBIO® and MentorWorks are hosting a webinar exploring the basics of scientific research & experimental development (SR&ED) and overcoming technological uncertainty. Learn about SR&ED eligibility using case studies highlighting work from early-stage research to scale up and commercialization.

The webinar will cover:

  • Overview of the SR&ED program and funding rates

  • SR&ED within the product development lifecycle and case study to identify SR&ED from fundamental research to full scale manufacturing and regulatory approvals

  • A case study to highlight SR&ED activities from early pre-clinical research to Pilot studies and late-stage clinical trials

This information-packed webinar will help Canadian businesses gain valuable knowledge and insights into R&D tax credits they're eligible to receive.

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Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO® WiHI Breakfast Series: Getting products into the market – accelerating adoption in healthcare

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) hosts a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
March 21 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is excited to announce its upcoming breakfast session on March 21, featuring Bibaswan Ghoshal, Senior Director, Technology Adoption at OBIO®. Bibaswan will lead an engaging discussion on health technology adoption in Canada and share valuable insights on supporting partnerships between Canadian health technology companies and the healthcare system.

Canadian companies with market-ready products work with OBIO® to actively address the commercialization, adoption and procurement gap with provincial health systems in Canada. OBIO's programs like the Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN™) and the newly-launched Life Sciences Critical Technologies and Commercialization Centre of Excellence bring together start-ups, delivery partners and healthcare decision makers to develop a customized evaluation and plan to help Canadian companies compete for procurements with Canadian healthcare organizations. Companies participating in these programs also benefit from the expertise of OBIO® mentors, who support the commercialization of early-stage and venture-backed companies, enabling them to raise capital, build the workforce and accelerate adoption.

Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishments of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Mar
8
3:00 PM15:00
OBIO Members Event

Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Celebrating Women in Health and Life Sciences

*This event is full. Thank you for your interest!*

Join us this International Women's Day for a transformative networking experience celebrating the journey of the OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI). This is an opportunity to be part of an inspiring day featuring a fireside chat with Sophie Park, Managing Director of Bayer G4A Investments & Partnerships, and a key thought leader in digital health economics, investments, scalability and innovation programs. In addition to an enriching discussion, join us for a pitch competition for equity investment featuring the women-led companies from the OBIO® WiHI Seed Program.

Whether you are an investor looking for your next venture, a professional keen on the latest industry trends, or a student aspiring to make a mark, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and be inspired:

  • Network, share stories and collaborate with the vibrant health science ecosystem

  • Build new business relationships

  • Meet companies and partners to explore new career opportunities

 Be part of a movement that is setting new benchmarks for women in health and life sciences!

Meet our speakers

  • Sophie joined the Bayer Digital Strategy team in 2017 under the Board of Management for Innovation leading the strategy and development for broader organizational digital transformation. For over a decade, she has held various leadership roles defining and implementing healthcare innovation growth and investment strategies for NGOs, multinational corporates, and has advised two United States White House Administrations. She has successfully launched innovation frameworks and programs for Fortune 500 companies and investment firms both in the United States and abroad. She is a key thought leader in digital health internationally on digital health economics, investments, scalability, and innovation programs. Beyond her professional achievements, Sophie is deeply passionate about public health. Her commitment is evident in her work, where she focuses on advancing sustainable and equitable access for individuals through the strategic application of technology. As the Managing Director of Bayer's G4A Investments and Partnerships team, Sophie continues to drive innovation, forging impactful collaborations, and contributing to Bayer's position as a leader in the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation.

  • Vean is an Assurance Partner with EY Private, supporting entrepreneurs, private businesses, and their owners. With over a decade of experience, she has in-depth knowledge of the complex business challenges entrepreneurial entities face. She focuses on supporting private, high-growth companies in a variety of industries, including health and life science, retail, construction, and technology with accounting and tax issues in Canada and around the world. She is also the Toronto lead in health and life science sector for Private assurance teams. Vean has strong technical skills in ASPE, US GAAP and IFRS and holds both CA and CPA designations.

    Vean is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives with a focus on promoting personal and professional growth for female. With a firm belief that entrepreneurship is for all, she has serviced and supported entrepreneurs with various backgrounds in all stages of their journey, providing advice and offering help and connection along the way.

  • Atoussa is the national chair of Life Sciences and Technology at Cozen O’Connor Canada. Her main focuses are mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals, biotech and telehealth industries. In addition to providing transactional and commercial support, Atoussa also provides industry-focused advice on privacy and regulatory compliance. Her clients benefit from her experience in complex cross-border corporate and commercial transactions involving M&A, data privacy, and regulatory compliance across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Before joining the firm, Atoussa served as of counsel with a leading global law firm, advising clients on corporate M&A and general and commercial matters while providing industry-focused advice. Before that, she was the chief legal officer and chief privacy officer with a multibillion dollar company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. There, she developed relationships with regulatory bodies in the United States and Canada and advised on public company reporting obligations, corporate governance best practices, compliance matters, and cross-border capital markets and M&A transactions.

    Atoussa has been recognized by her peers in Legal 500 International and Chambers and Partners and has been awarded the Western Canada General Counsel Tomorrow's Leader Award and a two-time winner of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women WXN Award. She is a fluent English, French, and Farsi speaker.

  • Cate Murray is President and CEO for Canada’s Stem Cell Network. Cate is an experienced not-for-profit executive with a background in public policy and communications. Cate has been leading and growing the Stem Cell Network since 2017 when she took on the role of Executive Director.

    Cate began her career in the mid-90s as a Ministerial policy advisor. After leaving politics she joined the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) where she combined her knowledge of government and communications to support Canada’s health research community. Building on her experience at CIHR, Cate joined the Council of Canadian Academies as a member of the senior leadership team where she worked with over a dozen expert panels to raise awareness of their work and see its adoption into public policy.

    Today, Cate leads a team of talented professionals, Board members and stem cell and regenerative medicine scientists and scholars who are passionate about delivering Canadian innovations to patients.

    Cate has an Honours Degree from King’s College at the University of Western Ontario. She is a mother of two daughters and stepmother to two sons. Cate is passionate about STEAM and lives by the mantra that every great scientist needs an arts major.

  • Charmaine Williams was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2022 provincial election. She represents the riding of Brampton Centre as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. She is currently the Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity and is the first Black woman to be appointed to a PC Cabinet. Prior to provincial politics, she was elected to the Brampton City Council.

    Williams has also had a 19-year career as a certified Multi-Systemic Therapist, Behavioural Consultant, and Counsellor. As a mother of five children, she understands the importance of advocating for those who cannot always advocate for themselves.

    As a Brampton City Councillor, she had the opportunity to spearhead numerous economic, social, and cultural initiatives that benefited Brampton communities. Her track record of success is testament to her ability to help communities thrive, build programs and institutions to support vulnerable populations, and provide dependable leadership.

    She now carries her passion and experience into her new role as Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, where she intends to make lasting effort that positively impacts women and families across Ontario.

Meet our pitching companies

Thank you to our sponsors

 

*This event is full. Thank you for your interest!*

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Feb
22
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO® WiHI Breakfast Series: Start-up Journey from Idea to Execution to Exit

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
February 22 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting its next Women Leaders in Health Science breakfast on February 22.

Guest speaker Grace Almendras-Castillo, Founder and CEO of Gifftid and Self Care Catalysts Inc., will lead the conversation on navigating the start-up journey from idea to exit. She will share tips and insights on the practical aspects of a start-up journey – foundation, funding, management and exit.

Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishments of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Feb
14
to Feb 16
OBIO Members Event

2024 OBIO Investment Summit

  • Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The OBIO® Investment Summit (OIS) and Early Technology Showcase (ETS) is a forum to connect global investors with growing companies, our best technology innovators and ecosystem partners. This edition also includes the Pharma and MedTech Business Development Forum, which brings together Canada’s life science companies with corporate venture professionals to explore partnerships and licensing opportunities.

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Jan
22
to Jan 26

Scientific Founders Program

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
 
 

5-Day Entrepreneurship Bootcamp running from January 22-26 in Toronto.
 Delivered through the Health to Business Bridge (H2BB™) Program by OBIO®

Stem Cell Network is pleased to partner with OBIO® to offer the Scientific Founders Program for aspiring entrepreneurs in regenerative medicine (founders) and team members/HQP (co-founders). This week-long in-person entrepreneurship training program will empower participants with the skills and knowledge to launch and build a successful regenerative medicine start up.

  • >> This intensive bootcamp will be delivered by industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts experienced in company founding, investment and therapeutic product commercialization.

    >> Participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts as well as access advisors and mentorship throughout the bootcamp.

    >> The program will feature daily sessions with instructors to advance projects or company milestones.scription

  • >> Preparing pitch decks, pitching and securing funding in a volatile economy

    >> Developing strategies for filing, maintaining and protecting intellectual property

    >> Product/clinical planning with manufacturing, intellectual property and market access strategies in mind

    >> Determining & enhancing your company’s value proposition for investors

    >> Structuring companies for Canadian, US, or European investment and taxation purposes

The bootcamp will culminate in pitch deck presentations to a Venture Capital expert panel. This activity will be based on a week-long project that incorporates the different subjects taught over the course of the program.

Sponsors

Diamond

 
 

Bronze

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Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO® WiHI Breakfast Series: Understanding Venture Capital Term Sheets for Early-Stage Health and Life Sciences Companies

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
January 18 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on January 18.

    Our first breakfast series of 2024 will feature guest speaker Vanessa Grant, Senior Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, who will lead a session on:

    Demystifying the key elements of term sheets

    Understanding the distinct perspectives of investors and entrepreneurs during negotiations

    How term sheets can be effectively used as a tool to balance and manage the potential differences and expectations of both parties at the time of investment

    Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishments of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Jan
15
to Jan 19
OBIO Members Event

Women in Project Management Bootcamp: Project Delivery in Life Sciences

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

*Applications are closed*

Are you a woman who aspires to become a project manager or is currently in a project management role looking to gain better knowledge of its concepts?

Back by popular demand, this 5-day intensive, interactive virtual training program is designed to help women learn the scope of project management in the evolving health science industry. 

*Applications are closed*

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Dec
14
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: Separating Business from Personal Finance

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
December 14 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on December 14.

For our last breakfast series of the year, we are delighted to welcome finance and technology leader Alia Lee, Chief Financial Officer for Operate Finance Clients at Deloitte, who will lead a conversation about managing personal finance.

    Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishments of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Dec
12
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO® Women in Health (WiHI) Finance Workshop

*Applications are now closed*

*This workshop is available at no cost to eligible applicants. *

About the Workshop:

The Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is dedicated to empowering women with the skills and tools necessary to flourish in the health science industry. This one-day, in person training is tailored to introduce key financial concepts and practices with a special focus on their applications in the Life Sciences and health technology sector.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Intro to Finance: Understand financial literacy, ROI, accounting basics, and financial statements.

  • Finance in the Healthcare Industry: Learn about risks and returns, taxes, SR&ED and audit processes.

  • Budgeting & Financial Forecasting: Create and manage a budget that aligns with company goals and understand capital requirements.

  • Fundraising: Delve into cap tables, dilution, valuation, fundraising strategies and runway management.

  • Financial Tools & Software: Explore various financial tools and software to enhance financial management skills.

Meet our speakers

Who Should Apply?  

This workshop is ideal for people who: 

  • Identify as a woman. 

  • Reside in Ontario and are legally eligible to work in Canada. 

  • Have completed post-secondary education and are not currently enrolled as a full-time student. 

  • Have a STEM background and are interested in the health science industry.

*Applications are now closed*

For more information or inquiries, please contact garimaghale@obio.ca. 

 
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Nov
30
5:00 PM17:00
OBIO Members Event

OBIO’s Annual General Meeting, Public Meeting & Reception 2023

  • Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (SRIC) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The OBIO® Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Public Meeting (APM) are occasions to acknowledge and thank our board, members and ecosystem partners as we celebrate our accomplishments in 2023, look to the future and continue to engage with our community.

Through our programs and initiatives, OBIO® will continue to further the commercialization of human health technologies that position Canada as a leader in the international marketplace.

*WHEN*

November 30, 2023 | 5 pm - 8 pm

*WHERE*

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (SRIC)
108 College Street (2nd floor)
Toronto, ON M5G 0C6

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Nov
28
12:00 PM12:00
OBIO Members Event

Webinar: Walking through the application process for the Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OBIO® is inviting health science companies to apply for the Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence. The LSCTC Centre will accelerate the health science industry’s use of critical technologies: 5G and advanced networks, ethical artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, quantum computing and robotics. 

The LSCTC Centre of Excellence provides infrastructure, commercialization, technology adoption and talent programming to Ontario small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and emerging ventures to drive intellectual property creation and advance innovative made-in-Ontario technologies, including but not limited to therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices and digital health.

Join OBIO® for an information session about the LSCTC Centre of Excellence
and the application process.

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Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: IP Strategy for Health and Life Sciences Companies: Tips & Recommendations

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
November 16 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on November 16.

Dr. Maura Campbell, President & CEO of OBIO®, will lead a discussion on IP strategy and new funding programs to elevate your IP game.

    Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishments of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Nov
15
1:00 PM13:00
OBIO Members Event

Networking with Inspirational Women in Science in Kitchener-Waterloo: Managing Investor Relations

  • Roddenberry Room (3rd Floor) at Communitech (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OBIO® invites women in health science at all stages of their career to join us on Thursday, November 15, from 1 - 4 pm, in Kitchener-Waterloo (Roddenberry Room, 3rd Floor, at Communitech).

The event will feature a panel discussion on Managing Investor Relations with women investors and leaders from health science companies, followed by a networking event.

Beyond the deal-making aspects, the panel will touch on:

  • How to manage and nurture the founder-investor relationship post-investment

  • Strategies to foster open communication and align interests

  • Ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership for long-term success

Meet our panelists

This event is a great opportunity to:

  • Network, share stories and connect with the vibrant health science ecosystem

  • Build new business relationships

  • Meet companies, investors and partners to explore new opportunities 

In partnership with:

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Nov
9
4:00 PM16:00
OBIO Members Event

Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Celebrating Women Innovators in Health and Life Sciences

Are you an investor looking for your next venture, a professional keen on the latest industry trends, an entrepreneur seeking industry connections, or a student aspiring to make a mark?

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) invites you to join us for an evening of Networking in Toronto on November 9.

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Oct
24
4:00 PM16:00
OBIO Members Event

Understanding the Kingston Health Innovation Ecosystem and its Impact on the Canadian Economy

OBIO® invites women in health science at all stages of their career to join us on October 24, from 4 to 7 pm, in Kingston at the DDQIC Rose Innovation Hub for an evening of “Networking with Inspirational Women in Science”.  

The evening will feature a panel discussion with women leaders from life sciences companies that are creating an impact in Kingston, ON, and the Canadian economy. A networking event will follow and attendees will have an opportunity to engage with seasoned entrepreneurs, business visionaries and key players from Kingston’s health innovation ecosystem.  

This is a great opportunity to: 

  • Network, share stories and connect with the vibrant health science ecosystem 

  • Build new business relationships 

  • Meet companies and partners to explore new career opportunities   

Meet our panelists:

Sponsored by:

 
 

In partnership with:

 
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Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: VC Insights for Health and Life Sciences Companies: Tips & Recommendations

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
October 19 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on October 19. Baye Galligan and Suman Rao from Lumira Ventures will lead a conversation on raising capital for venture backable health and life sciences companies. The session will:

• Delve into due diligence best practices

• Address post-investment relationship management

• Uncover common challenges to a successful raise

    Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishment of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invitation-only event. Are you (or any women in your network) interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you (or them).  

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Sep
21
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: From Start-up to Scale-up: Charting the Health Tech Entrepreneurial Journey

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
September 21 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on September 21. Helen Kontozopoulos, Chief Tech Evangelist & Co-Founder of ODAIA Intelligence Inc., will lead a conversation on the entrepreneurial journey. She will share insights on how she co-founded a company from the ground up, acquired first customers, achieved business growth, and eventually raised significant rounds of funding.

Join us to take part in a transformative conversation that celebrates the accomplishment of women in health tech and sets the stage for future successes.

This is an invite-only event. Interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you.  

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Jun
21
to Jun 22
OBIO Members Event

Masterclass: Navigating Licensing, IP & BD Partnerships in Therapeutics

Inviting venture-backed therapeutic companies to join us for a 2-day immersive masterclass.

In partnership with Mintz and Novateur Academy, OBIO® invites venture-backed therapeutic companies to join us for a 2-day immersive masterclass on preparing for pharma business development, IP licensing strategy, deal structure, term sheets, valuation, negotiation & relationship management. These interactive sessions & case studies will be led by experienced pharma & biotech executives. The event will culminate with case-based pitches and mock licensing negotiations judged by pharma BD executives, followed by a networking reception.

Day 1

  • 8 am - 6 pm: Lectures, case studies, and panels

  • 6 - 8 pm: We will provide dinner and work in teams of 5 to build a mock business licensing pitch deck

Day 2

  • 8 - 11 am: We’ll finish the course content

  • 11 am - 4 pm: Will be the mock licensing negotiations in your teams

  • 4 - 6pm: Reception

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Jun
20
10:00 AM10:00
OBIO Members Event

Connecting Women in Health in Hamilton

 

*This event is full. Thank you for your interest.*

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) invites women at all stages of their career to join us on June 20, from 10 am to 4 pm, for a day of learning & networking in Hamilton at McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South).

  • Connect with health science industry professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, recent graduates & students.

  • Hear from industry leaders discuss the skills required to work in biomanufacturing and where the industry is headed in Hamilton.

  • Learn from women executives Althea Wishloff (Koble Cares) and Claudia Hui (Bloom Burton & Co.) who will discuss fundraising for early & late stage health science companies.

Sponsored by:

In partnership with:

June 20 | 10 am - 12 pm | Room C/D

– Panel Discussion on Workforce Development for Biomanufacturing –
Designed for women intrapreneurs, graduate students transitioning into
R&D or biomanufacturing roles

Looking to expand your career in the biomanufacturing industry or seeking to transition into R&D or/and manufacturing roles?

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on workforce development featuring leading professionals in STEM, biomanufacturing, and academia. Our morning session will provide invaluable insights into the skills pipeline and talent needs of top companies in the industry, making this a must-attend event for graduate students, job seekers and academics alike.

Panelists:

June 20 | 12 - 2 pm | Atrium

– Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Kicking off
the Halcyon Days of Summer –
All welcome to attend

Following our panel discussion, join us to network with like-minded individuals and forge new connections. 

June 20 | 2 - 4 pm | Room C/D

– Raising Capital & Financing for Women-Led Health Science Companies –
Designed for women entrepreneurs leading health science companies

But that's not all! Our afternoon workshop on financing ventures is perfect for women entrepreneurs in the health tech space looking to take their business to the next level. Hear from expert speakers about the ins and outs of raising capital for your venture. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! 

Guest speakers:

*This event is full. Thank you for your interest.*

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Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: Navigating Career and Personal Life as Women Leaders in HealthTech

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session:
June 15 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) is hosting the next Women Leaders in Health Science on June 15. The topic for this month’s session, led by guest speaker, Christine Prada, CEO, Future Fertility, is Navigating career and personal life as women leaders in healthtech.

Curated for women leaders, this conversation will focus on prioritizing and managing time in both careers and personal life.

This is an invite-only event. Interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you.  

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May
29
to Jun 2
OBIO Members Event

Women in Project Management Bootcamp: Project Delivery in Life Sciences

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you a woman who aspires to become a project manager or is currently in a project management role looking to gain better knowledge of its concepts?

This 5-day intensive, interactive virtual training program is designed to help women learn the scope of project management in the evolving health science industry. 

*Applications are now closed*

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May
18
9:00 AM09:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series: How I Raised: Health Series

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada.

Breakfast sessions take place every third Thursday of the month. 

 
 

Upcoming Breakfast session: How I Raised: Health Series

May 18 | 9 – 10:30 am | Toronto

This event is organized in partnership with the
Canadian Women's Network (CWN).

Guest speakers will share their stories on how they successfully
raised venture capital.

This is an invite-only event. Interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you.  

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May
16
5:30 PM17:30
OBIO Members Event

Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Rendez-Vous in the Capital

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) presents its first networking event in the nation’s capital. We invite women in health science at all stages of their career to join us for an evening of networking on May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the RBC Foundry in Ottawa (7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5).

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Network, share and inspire

  • Build new business relationships

  • Meet companies and partners to explore new career opportunities  

  • Connect with the vibrant health science ecosystem

  • Enjoy wine and cheese

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Apr
28
8:00 AM08:00
OBIO Members Event

Women Leaders in Health Breakfast Series

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Once a month, the OBIO® WiHI Professional Network (WiHI) is hosting a breakfast with successful and inspiring women, inviting them to share their experiences, challenges and successes as they build and grow their companies in Canada. The first breakfast session takes place on Friday, April 28, and will be held every third Thursday of the month thereafter. 

 
 

April 28 | 8 – 9:30 am | Toronto 

Theme: Building high performance teams, company culture and HR challenges for early-stage and scale-up companies.

Session led by: Marwa Jazi, Vice President, People and Culture at Intellijoint Surgical.

This is an invite-only event. Interested in attending? Click here and we will connect with you.  

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Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00
OBIO Members Event

Scientific Research & Experimental Development in Life Sciences

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On April 18, OBIO® is hosting a webinar in partnership with EY Canada that will focus on scientific research and experimental development in the life sciences industry, and more specifically on how to optimize your SR&ED credits and navigate the CRA reviews.

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Mar
6
to Mar 10
OBIO Members Event

Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship (IBE) Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, Canada

  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The OBIO® Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) and the Institute for Biomedical Entrepreneurship (IBE) are proud to announce their Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, a five-day Certificate Program to be held in Toronto that empowers participants with the skills to move their ideas from concept to market.

The program brings together academic entrepreneurs, early-stage, women-led or co-led health care start-ups, mentors and investors for connection, collaboration, motivation, business and personal growth. It culminates with a pitch event, where participants will have the opportunity to present their business ideas to our panel of investors.

*Applications now closed.*

*Applications now closed.*

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Feb
8
to Feb 10
OBIO Members Event

2023 OBIO Investment Summit & Early Technology Showcase

  • World Trade Centre Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The OBIO Investment Summit (OIS) and Early Technology Showcase (ETS) bring together high potential Canadian health science companies, investors and ecosystem partners. New for 2023, the Summit will also feature a Pharmaceutical Licensing Forum (PLF) that connects Canadian biotechs, Canadian universities and global pharma to partner on in- and out-licensing deals.

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Jan
26
3:30 PM15:30
OBIO Members Event

Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Through the Labyrinth of Authentic Leadership

OBIO® invites you to join us for our Networking with Inspirational Women in Science: Through the Labyrinth of Authentic Leadership at MaRS (101 College Street, Toronto) on January 26, 2023 from 3:30-7 pm.

The evening will feature select women leaders from our ecosystem and will include a fireside chat moderated by Dr. Maura Campbell, President and CEO at OBIO®. The conversations will focus on fostering inclusive and authentic leadership, the challenges women face in their leadership journey, and how to build a community of inspiring women who aspire to make a greater impact as leaders.

Join us to network, share and inspire with women entrepreneurs, leaders and new graduates!

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