Send OBIO Your Red Tape Reduction Ideas
If your company has experience with an unnecessary, duplicative or frustrating hurdle in the course of doing business, OBIO wants to know. Please tell us what the challenges are and how they impact your company. As part of OBIO’s engagement with the provincial government, the health science industry’s recommendations on red tape or regulatory burdens that can be addressed are being sought by the Government of Ontario.
Recapping Pitches & Pitchers
On June 10th, OBIO hosted a Pitches & Pitchers event, supported by Lumira Ventures and Whitecap Venture Partners.
Why Ontario needs a network of Early Adopter Health Organizations: Biotechnology Focus
In the latest issue of Biotechnology Focus, OBIO President and CEO Gail Garland contributed a special report: Why Ontario needs a network of Early Adopter Health Organizations
Recapping 2019 OBIO Queen's Park Health Science Industry Showcase
On May 13th, OBIO hosted the 2019 Queen’s Park Health Science Industry Showcase which attracted over 100 attendees, including Ministers, MPPs, government officials and health science industry leaders who came to see the latest in health care innovation from our displaying companies.
Apply to Pitch and Get Feedback from the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels, May 23
Apply to be one of 4 OBIO member companies to pitch to the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels (MABA), a group of active angel investors based in New York City. Companies will receive constructive feedback on what they need to have in place prior to applying for investment from MABA or similar groups to improve their chances of getting investment.
Achieving Impact Through Adoption of Innovative Health Technologies: Establishing Early Adopter Health Organizations as an Accelerator for Economic Growth in Ontario
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) today released its latest report, ‘Achieving Impact Through Adoption of Innovative Health Technologies: Establishing Early Adopter Health Organizations as an Accelerator for Economic Growth in Ontario’, which describes an early adopter model to facilitate the evaluation and adoption of innovative health technologies in Ontario health organizations.
OBIO Announces Launch of OBIO CAAP® for 2019
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) is proud to announce its 2019 Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP®) and the high-potential health science companies in this year’s program.
Federal Budget 2019 Analysis
Last week, the 2019 Federal Budget was introduced and it included some announcements and changes that health science companies should be aware of.
OBIO Announces Successful 2019 Niagara Investment Summit
OBIO® (Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization) is proud to announce the success of the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit on February 20-22, 2019. The 2019 Niagara Investment Summit featured over 30 of Canada’s most promising innovative health science companies and more than 30 US and global investors and VCs.
OBIO Opens 2019 Niagara Investment Summit, Connecting Canada’s Most Promising Innovations with Leading Global Investors
OBIO is proud to announce the opening of the 2019 Niagara Investment Summit in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on February 21-22, 2019. The 2019 Niagara Investment Summit will feature over 30 of Canada’s most promising innovative health science companies meeting with more than 30 US and global investors and VCs in Niagara-on-the-Lake to propel investment in Canada’s health science industry.
Looking to Hire in January? New Funding Source Available
you are considering hiring a new graduate or intern this coming January, it is a good idea to get started now. OBIO H2BB is constantly sourcing new early career talent from top business and innovation programs and is filling roles now.
OBIO Completes Successful Canadian Health Investment Showcase in New York City
The Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) is honoured to announce the conclusion of the successful Canadian Health Investment Showcase which took place in New York, NY, on November 5 and 6, 2018.
Early Career Talent Interviewing Now for 2019: Health to Business Bridge (H2BB)
Candidates like these are currently interviewing for placements for this January’s H2BB cohort. Don't miss out on the best and brightest business talent!
Apply for January 2019 H2BB Early Career Talent
Co-op students for January internships are already securing positions. OBIO H2BB can help connect you to top tier talent from programs with January internships including McMaster’s Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization, University of Toronto’s Master of Biotechnology and McMaster’s DeGroote Co-op MBA. Students from these programs may qualify for Ontario’s Co-operative Education Tax Credit.
OBIO CEO Gail Garland Co-Leads Health Cluster Session at TCI Network 2018 Global Conference
This week, as part of the TCI Network 2018 Global Conference, OBIO CEO Gail Garland led a session with Canadian and international experts on our domestic health cluster.
OBIO Expands ‘Access to Talent’ Programs, Announces OBIO Job Board - Free Service for Ontario's Health Science Industry
In response to industry demand, OBIO is proud to announce the launch of the OBIO Job Board, its latest ‘Access to Talent’ program.
The OBIO Job Board will be hosted on the newly revamped OBIO website and will be free for all health science companies wishing to post their latest health science job openings.
Are You Looking to Hire in January? – Secure Your Funding Now
If you are considering hiring a new graduate or intern this coming January, it is a good idea to get started now. OBIO H2BB is constantly sourcing new early career talent from top business and innovation programs.
Pre-Screened & Ready to Go ‘Top Notch’ Experienced Business Talent Available for Fall 2018
OBIO has pre-screened 18 business-experienced candidates ready to help your company scale and grow. These high-quality recent business (MBA; M.Mgmt; M. Mgt Innovation, etc.) graduates and co-op students have the Business Development skills you need.
Pre-Screened & Ready to Go ‘Top Notch’ Experienced Business Talent Available for Fall 2018 OBIO H2BB OBIO H2BB
OBIO Health To Business Bridge™ program (H2BB™) has 20 pre-screened business-experienced candidates ready to help your company scale and grow. These high-quality recent business graduates and co-op students have the Business Development skills you need.
Federal Government Wants Your Input for Regulatory Review
As part of the Federal Government’s regulatory reform agenda, the health science industry has been announced as one of three sectors targeted for regulatory review. This is an unprecedented opportunity for health science companies to provide direct, open-ended feedback to the federal government on the regulatory challenges and hurdles that directly (or indirectly) impact your business.