Today, we had an incredible workshop where Ontario’s brightest #IP experts and industry leaders explored insights on protecting healthcare innovations and mastering IP strategies in the #LifeScience and #Healthtech sector. 👏 Thank you to all the speakers for contributing your energy and expertise to our discussions and a heartfelt thank you to our partners - Capital BioVentures, Carleton University, Invest Ottawa, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) and #ElevateIP for making this event possible It’s this kind of collaboration that drives advancements in our sector forward. Maura Campbell, Chris Lannon, Jeff Smirle, Myriam Andromeda Davidson, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Mark Vickers, Kyle Briggs, Madison Fisher, Sonia Patenaude
OBIO
Biotechnology Research
Toronto, Ontario 11,952 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 further the commercialization of human health technologies that position Canada as a leader in the international marketplace. OBIO® advances this goal through collaborative partnerships with industry, the investment community, academia, the healthcare system and government.
- Website
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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
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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Frank Florio, MBA ICD.D
SVP, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Commercialization at Myant Inc.
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Doriane Rey
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications at OBIO
Updates
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Are you a Canadian life sciences or health tech company looking for an opportunity to pitch to global investors? Applications are currently open for the 2025 #OBIO Investment Summit happening in February in Toronto! Apply by November 1! ✏️https://lnkd.in/gJgg3VMt AGE-WELL NCE Inc., Altitude Accelerator, BioAlberta, BIOTECanada, Brock University, CAN Health Network , Communitech, Conscience, CQDM, Health Technology Catalyst | CTS, Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), District 3 Innovation, Edmonton Global, Global Startups, Innovation Factory , Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, Invest Ottawa, Invest Nova Scotia, JLABS, Life Sciences BC, Life Sciences Ontario, L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦, MaRS Discovery District, Medtech Canada, Medical Innovation Xchange , Montréal InVivo, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, Ontario Centre of Innovation, Synapse Life Science Consortium, Toronto Region Board of Trade, TIAP - Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners, Velocity #OBIO #OBIOInvestmentSummit #OBIOInvestmentSummit2025 #OBIOInvestmentSummit25 #OIS2025 #OIS #healthscience #innovations #medtech #healthtech #lifesciences #callforapplications #innovationsinhealthcare #therapeutics #medicaldevices #medicaldevice #diagnostics #digitalhealth
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📅 Mark your calendars for Life Sciences Ontario’s Ideas to Action Life Sciences Forum on November 13 in Toronto. The theme of this year's event is “Reflecting on 15 years and driving Ontario's pivot to the future” and features an impressive list of speakers! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_SFMB4R #lifesciences #healthtech #networking #Ontario
Don't Miss the 2024 Ideas to Action Life Sciences Forum! Join industry, academia, and government leaders as we reflect on 15 years of innovation and chart the future of the life sciences sector in Ontario. Theme: Reflecting on 15 Years and Powering Ontario’s Hard Pivot to the Future Discussions Will Cover: - Evolution and future outlook of the Canadian life sciences sector - Challenges and opportunities in building a Canadian anchor company - Advancements in life sciences technology - Preparations for personalized medicine - Strategies for effective government engagement 🗓 Date: November 13, 2024 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, E. Tower, 34th floor, Toronto, ON Pricing: Member: $250.00 Non-member: $350.00 Government/Registered Charities/Student: $100.00 Our amazing speakers lined up so far include: Dr. Christine Allen Maura Campbell Mike Canzoneri Andrew Casey Nicole DeKort Bettina Hamelin Claudia Krywiak Sarah Letersky Jason Lietaer Ivy Parks Pierre Petelle Alexis Sciuk Tamara Seales-Knights Rachel Simeon Mark Smithyes, MBA Andrew Thiele Peter van der Velden Kim Wright Secure your spot and register today: https://lnkd.in/g_SFMB4R #lifesciences #Ontario #Networking
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🚀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://lnkd.in/gGsCgDaa #OBIO #OBIOInvestmentSummit #OBIOInvestmentSummit2025 #OBIOInvestmentSummit25 #OIS2025 #OIS #healthscience #innovations #medtech #healthtech #lifesciences #callforapplications #innovationsinhealthcare #therapeutics #medicaldevices #medicaldevice #diagnostics #digitalhealth #healthcare #investment
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Thank you to Huron Digital Pathology for giving us an excellent tour of their offices and manufacturing facility in St Jacobs, Ontario. Bibaswan Ghoshal, Senior Director, Technology Adoption at #OBIO, was thrilled to meet with Savvas Damaskinos, Dr. Clinton Campbell, Phillip Carey and Audil Virk. #DigitalPathology #Pathology #healthcare #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation #manufacturing
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Calling Canadian life sciences & heath tech companies to apply to pitch in person to global #investors at the 2025 OBIO® Investment Summit by November 1! 👋🏽If you are a Canadian life sciences & heath tech company commercializing products and services in therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and health IT, this is an amazing opportunity to pitch your innovations in Toronto! ✏️https://lnkd.in/gJgg3VMt #OBIO #OBIOInvestmentSummit #OBIOInvestmentSummit2025 #OBIOInvestmentSummit25 #OIS2025 #OIS #healthscience #innovations #medtech #healthtech #lifesciences #callforapplications #innovationsinhealthcare #therapeutics #medicaldevices #medicaldevice #diagnostics #digitalhealth AGE-WELL NCE Inc., Altitude Accelerator, BioAlberta, BIOTECanada, Brock University, CAN Health Network , Communitech, Conscience, CQDM, Health Technology Catalyst | CTS, Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), District 3 Innovation, Edmonton Global, Global Startups, Innovation Factory , Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, Invest Ottawa, Invest Nova Scotia, JLABS, Life Sciences BC, Life Sciences Ontario, L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦, MaRS Discovery District, Medtech Canada, Medical Innovation Xchange , Montréal InVivo, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, Synapse Life Science Consortium, Toronto Region Board of Trade, TIAP - Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners, Velocity
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📅 Mark your calendars for the #NGBiSummit taking place on November 12 in #Hamilton! The summit brings together leaders, innovators, disruptors, investors, start-up founders, academic researchers and industry suppliers to network with their peers from coast to coast and contribute to the growth of Canada's life sciences community. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gs6pjvJ4 #NGBi2024 #NGBideas #NGBiLab #LifeSciences #Innovation #Networking
🌟 Join us at #NGBi2024! 🌟 * Network with community members from across Canada, * Connect with leaders from for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, * Discover the Next Great Big Ideas on the horizon. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired! Buy your tickets here: www.nextgreatbigideas.com #Innovation #LifeSciences #NGBideas #NGBiLab #Networking #NGBiSummit
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We’re thrilled to be part of the breakout room sessions at #L2MSummit! Join OBIO’s Jack Lee, Senior Director of Capital Access at #OBIO, for an insightful discussion on Advanced Health and Life Sciences. ➡️The first session on Oct 30, will explore the challenges of tech transfer from academia to the market, uncover red flags in university deals, and gain insights from top VCs on navigating commercialization. ➡️The second session on Oct 31, will feature a panel of founders who’ve successfully transitioned from academia to leadership, sharing the essential mindset shift required to go from the lab to the CEO role. We hope to see you there! Lab2Market #Lab2Market #HealthTech #LifeSciences #Innovation #Commercialization #advancehealth #techtransfer #VCs #academia #leadership
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The Firehood Summit for Girls in STEAM was an incredible opportunity for young girls to connect with women who have made their mark in the tech industry! An inspiring day of workshops, mentorship and a pitch competition for girls aged 9 -13. Garima Ghale, PhD, Associate Director at #OBIO, was thrilled to attend this event and even struck a pose with Hon. Charmaine Williams! Thank you to the Firehood Team Danielle Brewin Graham and Claudette M. for creating a safe space for young girls to develop skills, foster creativity, and envision themselves as future leaders. #GirlsinSTEAM #TheFirehoodSummit #breakingbarriers #safespace #InnovatewithHer #womenintech #womenleaders #futureleaders
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📅Life Sciences Ontario’s Networking Night happening in Ottawa on October 30 is less that a week away! If you haven’t already done so, save your spot and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to meet LSO members and connect with the life sciences community. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gh7QkbGp #lifesciences #healthtech #networking #Ottawa
Just over one week till our Networking Night in Ottawa! Join us on October 30th at the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) office for an evening of networking with fellow professionals from across the city. Don't miss the insightful fireside chat with BioTalent Canada, where we'll explore the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and debunk common misconceptions about accommodations. Register Today and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gh7QkbGp #networking #Ottawa #lifesciences #IDEA