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Top Health Innovation Founders Of Atlantic Canada In 2023

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In the serene landscapes of Atlantic Canada, where the rugged coastlines meet the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a wave of innovation is sweeping across the region. It’s not just about breathtaking natural beauty; it’s also about the remarkable strides being made in health innovation ventures.

The Atlantic Canada Health Scale-Up & Investment Challenge is partnered with Imaginal Ventures and Halo Health, funded by Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub.

Let’s explore some ways this maritime haven is becoming a powerhouse of health progress:

Atlantic Canada is emerging as a cradle of healthcare innovation, where cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking solutions are transforming the way we approach wellness and healthcare. The region’s healthcare landscape is being reshaped by a commitment to innovation and collaboration. 

Check out the Top Founders for the Atlantic Canada Health Scale-Up & Investment Challenge below!

TOP ATLANTIC CANADA HEALTH FOUNDERS IN 2023

With its innovative spirit, collaborative nature, and dedication to innovation in healthcare, Atlantic Canada is showing the world how to create a brighter, healthier, and more healthy future.

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DeCell Technologies Inc.

DeCell Technologies Inc. (DeCell) is a biomedical technology and device company that develops advanced regenerative tissue matrices for clinical use in wound healing and surgical reconstructions.

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AIMA Inc

AIMA, a queer female-led team, has developed clinically tested patent-pending products for personalized period pain management.

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Amp Health

Amp Health is on a mission to prevent and manage chronic disease, beginning with type 2 diabetes.

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Au Naturel Solutions Inc.

Au Naturel Solutions Inc. created by Simonne Cormier, founder and CEO, is the first company to introduce a patented, all-natural materials handcrafted external breast prosthesis to the marketplace, filling a need for those looking for a natural alternative.

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CleanBands

CleanBands is building sensor and wearable based task compliance monitoring systems for businesses.

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Inkwell Health Ltd.

Inkwell Health’s remote monitoring platform enhances physical therapy in-clinic visits with home monitoring to ensure patients complete treatments, avoid complications, and improve clinic revenues through the process after a knee surgery or injury.

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MeddAI Medical Inc.

MeddAI Medical Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing cancer care with its state-of-the-art technological solutions. Founded in Canada with a heartfelt mission, the company stands on the pillars of early detection, effective treatment, and creating a lifesaving impact in the realm of cancer care.

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MIMOSA Diagnostics

MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc. is a leading provider of intuitive, equitable, and accessible healthcare technology.

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Mobia Health Innovations

Mobia Health is a Software as a Service (SaaS) product company with transformative solutions to improve the patient journey and clinical workloads.

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NeoCare

NeoCare, a Canadian medtech company develops non-invasive and painless methods of disease detection in new born babies.

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Parados

Parados helps elite performance and medical movement specialists analyze key biometrics on easy-to-interpret dashboards. In the short-term, we are a ‘rapid-test’ to remove accessibility and time barriers with the long-term vision of providing a ‘build-your-own’ motion capture system.

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Dr. Gordon’s/Scotiaderm Inc.

Scotiaderm is a Nova Scotian company led by CMO, Dr. Ann Gordon and CEO, Johanna Mercer. Dermategrity – previously known as Dr. Gordon’s Bum Cream (DGBC) – is our slate of accessible, proprietary OTC and Natural topical solutions for the Prevention and Treatment of Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) – including Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and Intertrigo (ITD).

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PragmaClin

PragmaClin is led by CEO Bronwyn Bridges and COO Gord Genge, a serial entrepreneur diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2019. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the lives of those with neurological disorders. Their groundbreaking solution, PRIMS, is a digital assessment tool designed to monitor and assess the severity of PD symptoms.

Curious about investing in Atlantic Canada impact ventures? The Atlantic Canada Health Scale-up & Investment Challenge may be for you.