Commercialization starts with connections for medtech founders

Written by: Rosie Del Campo | 06 November 2024
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Chronic pain, kidney dialysis, and fertility are just some of the tough challenges that medtech startups are addressing with their solutions. And on November 6, several of them gathered at the Communitech Hub for the MedTech Science Fair.

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Medtech founder helps men take control of their fertility journeys

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05 November 2024

AiimSense developed a portable imaging device that uses safe electromagnetic technology and eliminates the need for bulky machinery typically found in medical facilities.

Waterloo medtech startup tests portable solution for timely brain imaging

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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23 October 2024

Dr. Shawn Mondoux founded Prognostiq to leverage electronic health record (EHR) data, and offer clinicians valuable insights to improve patient care and optimize workflows.

Improving patient care with data-driven insights

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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16 October 2024

Communitech hosts Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus at the Walper Hotel in Downtown Kitchener on Oct. 10, 2024.

Technology meets tradition at Techtoberfest presents Investorhaus

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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11 October 2024

Tech startup founders like Christy Lee of PatientCompanion gain exposure and expand networks through Communitech Fierce Founders Intensive Track.

Fierce Founders drive impact and innovation in major industries

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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09 October 2024

Kitchener-based Biomiq collaborated with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to donate over 4,400 bottles of its PureCleanse STAT solution to hospitals in Ukraine, where it’s currently being used to treat wounded patients.

Kitchener company donates advanced wound care solution to support hospitals in Ukraine

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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03 October 2024

Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau, CEO of Welbi, joins nine other founders selected to pitch solutions to long-term care challenges at the Communitech Fast Track Health showcase event.

Canadian founders pitch tech solutions for long-term care challenges

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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27 September 2024

Communitech hosted its Annual General Meeting on Sept. 19, 2024 at the Communitech Hub.

Communitech AGM celebrates founders, community and future growth

Written by: Suhani Saigal
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20 September 2024

Janet Bannister, Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures, and Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and co-founder of Plum talk to attendees at the Communitech Breakfast Series.

Going for gold in startup growth through strong investor relationships

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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19 September 2024

Communitech welcomes the Honourable Todd J. McCarthy, Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, for a tour of the hub and a roundtable discussion. (Communitech photo: Karson Simpson)

Building trust in AI with strong policies and cooperation between public and private sectors

Written by: Communitech News Team
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13 September 2024

Waterloo Region holds onto its position as the top small tech talent market in North America for the fourth year in a row and is ranked among the top 25 markets overall, according to CBRE's Scoring Tech Talent 2023 report.

Waterloo Region tops list of small tech talent markets in North America

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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05 September 2024

Waterloo-based VueReal is revving up its operations with a major expansion and new production line for its state-of-the-art microLED displays.

Waterloo’s VueReal steers the future of automotive and consumer electronics technology

Written by: Rosie Del Campo
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29 August 2024

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31 October 2023

Putting AI to work for women’s health

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M-Theory: Building audience trust

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24 July 2023

From Kitchener to Cannes

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18 July 2023

M-Theory: Convenient for whom?

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29 June 2023

M-Theory: how diverse are you?

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15 June 2023

M-Theory: the value of delight

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01 June 2023

M-Theory: Check the reviews first

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18 May 2023

M-Theory: Why complaints are often a gift

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28 October 2024

Rent Panda and Bidmii Join Forces to Transform Property Maintenance with Unmatched Speed and Efficiency

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12 September 2024

Canadian semiconductor industry focus of month-long celebration

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07 August 2024

Tenure Launches Beta Platform to Tackle Canada's Productivity Challenges

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22 February 2024

Tochtech Technologies Adds Trellis Seniors to Its Portfolio of Sleepsense Clients

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17 January 2024

As Artifact Exits the Scene, another ios app surfaces to take the lead called The Gist: Summarized News.

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30 October 2023

BDC injects additional $50 million into Seed Venture Fund for startups

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14 August 2023

OTTO Motors wins international Gold Stevie Award

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20 June 2023

Scispot graduates from Creative Destruction Lab

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12 June 2023

RainStick partners with Rohe Homes

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