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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Femtech Canada would like to respectfully acknowledge the historical oppression of lands, cultures and the original peoples in what we now know as Canada. We recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbors, partners and caretakers.
Femtech Canada is operated by Innovation Factory, a business accelerator dedicated to helping businesses launch, scale, and succeed. We provide start-ups and scaling companies with advisory services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring disruptive technologies to market, leverage intellectual property, increase revenues, attract investment and create jobs.
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