Most health-care innovations are developed in high-tech laboratories, but materials scientist Dr. Latchmi Raghunanan created a groundbreaking fertility drug delivery patch from her kitchen counter in Toronto. As the CEO and chief science officer of Maman Biomedical Inc., Dr. Raghunanan drew on her decade of experience in medical device research
Velocity and FemTech Canada support Waterloo students to design transformative tech solutions for improving women’s health and well-being By Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations University of Waterloo alum and founder of Hyivy Health, Rachel Bartholomew (MBET ’14), returned to campus as a collaborator of Velocity and FemTech Canada’s Innovation Challenge,
When Apricotton’s Co-Founders, Chloe Beaudoin and Jessica Miao, started their capstone project at Ivey Business School as friends and project partners determined to solve a long-time problem faced by girls growing up, their vision sparked what is now a worldwide bra brand and vibrant online community. Apricotton is the only
sanoLiving is honoured to be named ŌURA ‘s Canadian partner for midlife and menopause healthcare solutions! Wearable technology is set to revolutionize women’s midlife healthcare. Imagine consistent data on sleep patterns, temperature trends, and more, seamlessly integrated into personalized care plans tailored to each woman’s needs. With ŌURA’s newly added
“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
Together, the two digital healthcare leaders will provide much-needed support for an underserved group – new and expecting parents TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Koble, a digital health and well-being platform for expecting and new parents, is pleased to announce today its partnership with Maple, a leading virtual care platform that provides on-demand access
Seed-stage commercialization realizes value in the Province’s health research and intellectual property. September 28, 2022 – FACIT congratulates Ontario-based start-ups Hyivy Health and HDAX Therapeutics as the latest recipients of capital through its Prospects Oncology Fund. Selected among a top-tier pool of applicants, these Ontario-based innovations illustrate excellent potential to
As a rising number of young women seek to preserve their fertility, Sirin Kale investigates the risks and rewards of “social” egg freezing – and what it could mean for the future of motherhood. Thirty-one-year-old Alice, a public health consultant from London, has an unusual birthday present lined up for
Rachel Bartholomew has been involved in the start up community for the past 10 years working in various roles in small businesses, venture capital, innovation labs and ecosystem partnerships. She is currently working on her second business, Hyivy Health, focused on creating a medical device for women with pelvic floor
Toronto-based femtech startup Undu Wearables has recently launched their unique wearable menstrual pain management products across Canada. Period pain impacts 84% of women resulting in 9 days of productivity lost every year. Yet people looking for relief from menstrual pain have felt that this problem hasnot been adequately addressed and
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