NeuroSphere hosted its third annual Demo Day last month, gathering 100+ attendees for an afternoon of pitches from eleven McGill-based startups and some lively networking.
A showcase of the latest in neuroscience innovation and a celebration of Quebec's entrepreneurship ecosystem, Demo Day featured pitches by:
Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics
Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at McGill, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year’s cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors Gowling WLG and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI). The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking.
McGill University launched 28 research-based startup companies last year, more than any other university in North America, according to a new national survey.
Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board
In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, the journey often begins with a spark of inspiration and the right guidance. This year, NeuroSphere hosted a series of Entrepreneurship workshops, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset. With experts Adam Sefler and Radhika Gupta from NeuroTechX, participants delved into the fundamentals of launching successful entrepreneurial projects.
New company FeX Energy aims to leverage metal fuel technology to provide cheap, safe and infinitely renewable energy for industrial clients
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps startups launch their innovative ideas and, along with the Office of Innovation and Partnerships (I+P)'s McGill Innovation Fund (MIF), supports the McGill community in ideation, validation, acceleration and fundraising.
Dr Mathew Hannouche was named the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Champion for his contribution to a positive learning environment at McGill. He made a meaningful difference in the life of a medical student and he was recognized as part of the CFMS Mistreatment Task Force 1st Annual Advocacy Campaign to promote positive change in medical education.
Inside the battle to keep COVID-19 patients alive at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital.
After 3 months of experiments and ad-hoc consultations, ICU team now has a grip on what works, what does not.
Winners of the Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation Prize!
This year, two teams tied for this prestigious prize, GyroClear and MedSafer.
Dr Emily McDonald, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Dr Todd Lee, Division of Infectious Diseases, lead the MedSafer team.
Humanizing Patient Care
Dr David Hornstein's ICU Diaries Project appeared in La Presse on 22 December. Read more!
Top finalists pitch to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
By Diane Weidner, Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning
