🌐 Canadian health tech innovators are navigating a challenging landscape with tight funding, U.S. competition, and shifting political climate. Join #OBIO and Mammoth Health Innovation Inc. for a webinar on January 21, where Dan Wasserman will discuss how C.H.I.E.F.S. (Canadian Health Innovation Evaluation For Success) by Mammoth can help Canadian SMEs succeed in the global market. 📊 💡 Key Learnings: ✅ Identify key areas for improvement (funds use, exit strategy) ✅ Master the art of winning pitch competitions ✅ Navigate U.S. political uncertainties post-election Register now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyGHJWCg #OBIO #lifesciences #SME #innovations #marketresearch #healthtech #innovators #founders
OBIO
Biotechnology Research
Toronto, Ontario 12,378 followers
Addressing the needs of the next generation of companies developing innovative human health products.
About us
Founded in 2009, OBIO® is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization engaged in strategy, programming, policy development and advocacy to address the needs of the next generation of companies developing innovative human health products. OBIO® supports early-stage and venture-backed life sciences and health tech companies enabling them to raise capital, hire and train industry-ready talent, facilitate the commercialization and market adoption of their technologies in health systems, and access infrastructure. OBIO® advances its mission through collaborative partnerships with industry, the investment community, academia, the healthcare system and government.
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http://www.obio.ca
External link for OBIO
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Health Science, Biotechnology, Business, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
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108 College Street
SUITE W1020
Toronto, Ontario M5G 0C6, CA
Employees at OBIO
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Mary Argent-Katwala, PhD
Life Science & Healthcare Strategist
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Adam Buckley
Experienced Entrepreneur, Business Development & Operations Executive. Skilled in Vaccines, Immunology, Operations, Licensing, M&A, Venture Stage…
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Doriane Rey
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications at OBIO
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Garima Ghale, PhD
Associate Director at Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Updates
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📢Investor alert📢 Canada’s life sciences & health tech industry is thriving with groundbreaking innovations and opportunities. The 2025 #OBIO Investment Summit is an opportunity for #investors to witness the best in innovations and connect with Canada’s most promising companies & top research institutions. Register now!👇 https://bit.ly/4hA4KIv #OBIO #OBIOInvestmentSummit #OBIOInvestmentSummit2025 #OBIOInvestmentSummit25 #OIS2025 #OIS #healthscience #innovations #medtech #healthtech #lifesciences #callforapplications #innovationsinhealthcare #therapeutics #medicaldevices #medicaldevice #diagnostics #digitalhealth #healthcare #investment
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The Prime Minister announced his new cabinet this morning. Congratulations to Ruby Sahota on her appointment as Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ...! We are looking forward to working with you as we continue supporting the next generation of life sciences and health tech companies. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gebB-yuQ
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#OBIO is delighted to partner with CATTI on the Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program - a transformative initiative funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada. Interested to be a part of the next cohort? Apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/g6eKpHEq #Biomanufacturing #AdvancedTherapies #TrainingProgram #CellAndGeneTherapies #CATTI #UpskillCanada #PaletteSkills #GovernmentofCanada
Last important announcement before we all take a well deserved break for the Holidays! ❄️ 🛷 ⛸️ As our first cohort for the OBIO-CATTI Biomanufacturing of Advanced Therapies - Aseptic Techniques & Cell Culture Training successfully comes to an end tomorrow, we are eager to announce our upcoming training dates for 2025. 🙌 This almost fully subsidize training (only 250$/participant) is not to be missed if you want to upskill your competencies in biomanufacturing! Apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/eakR7b-R #celltherapy #genetherapy #upskilling #training #advancedtherapies #subsidy #biomanufacturing
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Dr. Maura Campbell, President and CEO of #OBIO, was delighted to share her expertise and experience as a guest presenter during this insightful session. Thank you for inviting us! IMIx Executive Programs - University of Toronto Mississauga University of Toronto Mississauga #ProfessionalDevelopment #IMIx #PharmaceuticalIndustry #LifelongLearning
Congratulations to the 19 participants who successfully completed our Pharma Challenges and Opportunities program today! Our journey began in September, and it’s been a great one! We look forward to seeing how you apply your knowledge to drive change in the pharmaceutical industry. A special thank you to the fantastic and knowledgeable presenters who shared their expertise, insights, and experience, enriching the program for all: Rav Kumar, Vince Lamanna, Amyn Sayani, Shurjeel Choudhri, Rafael Chiuzi, PhD, Leslie Madden, Christine Mossa, Ajay Bhatia, Dorothy Czylyski, Rohita Sharma, PhD., Jeff Connell, Bruce Seet, PhD, MBA, Maura Campbell, and Jeffrey Launay. Your contributions made this program truly exceptional. Wishing you all continued success in your professional journeys! If you would like to attend a future offering of this program, complete the NOTIFY ME form: https://lnkd.in/gvFUBrPj #Congratulations #ProfessionalDevelopment #IMIx #PharmaceuticalIndustry #LifelongLearning #ThankYou
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Calling Canadian health tech innovators to join us for a webinar on January 21! Join #OBIO and Mammoth Health Innovation Inc. to learn about Mammoth’s tool, C.H.I.E.F.S. (Canadian Health Innovation Evaluation For Success), that can help Canadian innovators to navigate the challenging landscape in the U.S. Key Learnings: · Identify key areas for improvement (funds use, exit strategy) · Master the art of winning pitch competitions · Navigate U.S. political uncertainties post-election ➡️ Register now! https://lnkd.in/eyGHJWCg #webinar #lifesciences #SME #innovations #marketresearch #healthtech #innovators #founders Dan Wasserman
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🕊️❄️ The #OBIO team wishes you and yours a joyous and peaceful holiday season filled with health and happiness. Thank you to everyone for supporting our work towards advancing cutting-edge innovations. We are very proud to be a part of such a vibrant life sciences ecosystem! May the holidays bring you comfort, peace and warmth, in the company of your dear ones. #OBIO #happyholidays #holidaygreetings
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📸 Check out these pictures from the first cohort of the #OBIO-CATTI Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program! The participants are engaged in training activities during the first cell culture bootcamp. 👋🏽 Interested to be a part of the next cohort? Applications are open for the #OBIO-CATTI Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program, funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada! Learn more: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6eKpHEq #Biomanufacturing #AdvancedTherapies #TrainingProgram #CellAndGeneTherapies #CATTI #UpskillCanada #PaletteSkills #GovernmentofCanada
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🌟 December was a special month for #OBIO! We celebrated our 15th anniversary with a fresh new look! We are elated and proud to share that our brand transformation represents our renewed commitment and vision to foster innovations in life sciences across Canada. Catch the full story here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9SK93qi #incaseyoumissedit #rebranding #newbeginnings #anniversary #OBIOturns15 #15yearsstrong #OBIO15 #samegreatteam #innovations #lifesciences
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We value our sponsors for their steadfast support of the upcoming 2025 #OBIO Investment Summit in Toronto! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4fZqsiw 🌟 Collaborative Drug Discovery - CDD Vault I Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS I Lumira Ventures I Prolucid Technologies I TIAP - Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners I CSA Group I Eurofins CDMO Alphora I Norton Rose Fulbright I adMare BioInnovations I Baylis Medical Technologies I Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) I Gowling WLG I Lab Occupier I MaRS Discovery District I Merck Canada I RBCx I TMX Group I Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP 🌟 #OBIOInvestmentSummit #OBIOInvestmentSummit2025 #OBIOInvestmentSummit25 #OIS2025 #OIS #healthscience #innovations #medtech #healthtech #lifesciences #callforapplications #innovationsinhealthcare #therapeutics #medicaldevices #medicaldevice #diagnostics #digitalhealth
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