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 […]
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 […]
Empowering Fertility Journeys with myStoria
Shared on January 15, 2025When Jessica Chalk founded myStoria, it was a response to a deeply personal experience. After six years of navigating the overwhelming and often isolating world of infertility, she saw the need for a platform that could simplify the process and provide the kind of support she had searched for herself. Today, […]
Applications for the 2025 FemTech Breakfast Club are now open!
Originally shared by Cap Inclusive on LinkedIn Calling all Canadian FemTech Founders! Applications for the 2025 FemTech Breakfast Club (FBC) are now open! Apply today for a chance to win over $22,500 in prizes! This is your chance to showcase your women’s health innovation and take your business to the next level with support from […]
MEDTEQ+ Call for Projects – Femtech
Description The FEMTECH call for projects aims to support the development and funding of collaborative projects between the private and public sectors in Quebec, with the aim of developing or evaluating health technologies to support women’s health, particularly in relation to the issues identified in the Plan d’action en santé et bien-être des femmes 2020-2024 […]
Revolutionizing Women’s Health Innovation: Canada’s New Startup Incubator
“I don’t understand the need for this.” This was a common response Rachel Bartholomew, CEO and founder of Hyivy Health, encountered while pitching her innovative vaginal dilator to investors. Designed to enhance the flexibility and strength of the pelvic floor, this medical device addresses pain caused by factors like anatomical differences, pelvic surgery, cancer treatment, […]
Introducing Femtech Canada – A New Era in Women’s Health Innovation
Femtech Canada exists to inspire entrepreneurs to lead in women’s health innovation.