Canadian Biotech Afynia Raises $5M to Commercialize Blood Test for Endometriosis
Afynia Laboratories, a Canadian biotech startup spun out from McMaster University, has secured $5 million in seed funding to commercialize its blood test for endometriosis. The round was led by Bio-Rad Laboratories, with participation from Impact America Fund, SOSV, the Capital Angel Network, and Gaingels. Read original article.
Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew
In this conversation, Rachel Bartholomew, founder of Femtech Canada and Hyivy Health, shares her personal journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment, which inspired her to innovate in women’s health technology. She discusses the growth of Femtech Canada, its international collaborations, and the current state of the Femtech ecosystem in Canada. Rachel emphasizes the importance of overcoming stigma in […]
Breaking Barriers: Elevating Women’s Health in Canada
Join us for an engaging and informative event dedicated to exploring the critical issues surrounding access to healthcare for women in Canada. This gathering will bring together healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members to discuss the biases and barriers women often face when seeking care for menstrual, reproductive, and sexual health issues. Together, we will […]
My Normative Announces Next Generation Women’s Health Research Award Alongside Starter Product to Reduce Barriers for Researchers to Account for Sex and Gender
Calgary, AB – February 19, 2025 – Women, girls and female-identifying persons experience different health realities due, in large part, to a significant lack of sex and gender focused research and funding investment that allows for the exploration of female specific health concerns. Only 8.8% of NIH grant spending over the last 10 years has focused on […]
Homegrown support: Buying Canadian tech
There’s a growing movement to support Canadian businesses. In recent weeks, “Choose Canada” has become a rallying cry. With U.S. President Donald Trump signing executive orders to impose a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum starting March 12—and discussions underway about further tariffs on other Canadian goods—uncertainty with our largest trading partner is […]
FDA Clears Cntrl+: A Revolutionary Bladder Leak Support Product for Women
Cornwall, ON, January 2025—Cntrl+, a ground-breaking solution for female stress urinary incontinence, has officially received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Developed by Cornwall-based Cntrl+ Inc., this reusable product is poised to revolutionize the incontinence market by offering women a simple, affordable way to prevent bladder leaks, especially during physical activity. Founded in 2020 by […]
How my queer identity led me to launch a birth control app
Going to the doctor’s office for a birth control prescription can be quite an uncomfortable experience. For many, questions about past sexual partners or sexual orientation are routine, but as a queer person, they can be anxiety-inducing. Personally, I’ve encountered responses like, “You don’t need birth control — you’re not looking for a heterosexual relationship.” […]
Canadian Startup Reya Health Launches Birth Control Matching App
Canada-based Reya Health has announced the launch of its birth control education and support app, designed to help Canadians with ovaries find suitable contraceptive options. The app, launching today, uses smart algorithms to match users with birth control methods through a personalized questionnaire. The company aims to address the challenges many face when finding appropriate birth control. […]
My Normative Partners with University of Alberta to Launch Groundbreaking Study on Female Health and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Edmonton, AB – January 27, 2025 – My Normative, a leading health research and innovation platform, is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of Alberta to address critical gaps in sex and gender data within neuroscience and multiple sclerosis (MS) research. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in understanding the unique […]
49Care Announces the Launch of Yanae® Copper IUD & Specific Flexible Painless Insertor
Toronto (Canada), January 13, 2025 – 49Care, a new Canadian pharmaceutical company dedicated to women announces the launch of Yanae. Yanae, the French invented copper IUD with a specific flexible insertor allowing an easy and painless IUD insertion, will be available across Canada at pharmacies beginning January 15. Suggested retail price is $140 similar to competing older copper […]