Category: Innovator Spotlights

Canadian Innovation Revolutionizes Menstrual Health Worldwide with the Bfree Cup - The World's First Boil-Free, Antibacterial Menstrual Cup

Canadian Innovation Revolutionizes Menstrual Health Worldwide with the Bfree Cup – The World’s First Boil-Free, Antibacterial Menstrual Cup

WINNIPEG, MB, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ – What if a simple, safe innovation could break taboos, restore dignity, and end period poverty? Enter the Bfree Cup, the world’s only antibacterial, boil-free menstrual cup, developed by Canadian social enterprise Women’s Global Health Innovations (WGHI). This small but mighty innovation is making a big impact

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Revol Cares raises $2 million from Canadian angel investors

It’s probable that those who have a period know what it’s like to leak (or at least just a little). Sara Jónsdóttir knows the feeling. And when it happened to her at an internship, it inspired the idea for her final design project at university—a period underwear to protect those with

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Introducing Joeyband: FDA-registered, award-winning, expert-approved technology to support skin-to-skin contact for caregivers and babies

Parenting in the wellness era often means navigating a parade of gadgets more focused on  “bouncing back” than the health of new families. So, many parents are surprised to discover this  simple solution for maternal pain and infant development — which is incredibly accessible,  affordable and science-backed. Skin-to-skin contact, especially

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2025 Top Venture Invest Together in Women-Led Impact

Announcing the Top Venture of Spring’s Invest Together in Women-Led Impact Program: FemTherapeutics! Spring is happy to celebrate Inara Lalani and Negin Ashouri and their incredible work at FemTherapeutics, as they transforming women’s pelvic floor health through innovative therapies that will make a lasting impact on women’s lives. FemTherapeutics is

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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

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Dallas Barnes - Reya Health

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

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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

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