2019 ONtrepreneurs

Six Ontario Innovators were awarded to join ONtrepreneurs program to become Ontario Neurotech ONtrepreneur. Currently in year 8, ONtrepreneurs program supports start-ups to commercialize brain-related technologies and improve brain health. We are excited to add six new innovative neurotech companies to our growing portfolio.

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Alexander Theodorou

Ocutherapy connects the dots in healthcare using virtual reality to bring together patient and practitioner to inspire, motivate, and personalize your recovery.

"We are excited to have the support from OBI to bring Ocutherapy to new heights. This funding will greatly help us achieve our business development milestones as we validate, grow and scale our product. With OBI's deep network of organizations and resources in brain health, we will have the support needed to create a product that directly helps those who need it most for those living with the challenges of brain injury. "

Israel Gasperin

Zentrela is developing an EEG-based test for cannabis impairment that will benefit employers to improve safety in the workplace.

"We are very grateful for the support that the Ontario Brain Institute is going to provide us through the 2019 ONtrepreneur program. The Cognalyzer™ is an EEG-based test for cognitive impairment caused by THC's psychoactive effects. The ONtrepreneur program will contribute to our technology development and commercialization plan, allowing us to further develop our product which will help employers and law enforcers to improve safety in the workplace and on the roads. At the same, we expect that we can help them save millions of dollars lost in legal fees to cope with false accusation claims caused by saliva test limitations."

Joshua Lobo

Stabilo Medical is developing a smart vest that allows stroke patients to exercise safely and properly in the absence of a therapist, drastically improving the rate and level of stroke recovery.

“We are very excited to work with the Ontario Brain Institute. As a start up comprised of two engineers, being connected to OBI offers so many benefits with regards to mentorship, funding and networking especially in the medtech space. This partnership will let us bring our solution to market faster than ever."

Maryam Nabavi

Village Technologies is developing an AI-powered speech recognition platform to monitor brain development in infants.

"We're very excited to partner with Ontario Brain Institute and for the support from its network. Child Brain development and its correlation to early speech is still a nascent field and requires an interdisciplinary approach to problem- solving. The support and mentorship from OBI will provide us with a network of healthcare professionals and investors that can help accelerate our path to market."

Michael Philips

Vena Medical is providing physicians with the world's smallest camera capable of going inside veins and arteries to help physicians treat stroke.

"We're excited to be part of OBI to connect with the neuroscience community right here at home, and find clinical partners in Ontario"

Zachary McMahon

LUCID curates and creates therapeutic music using biometrics and AI for people looking to reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus, and unlock their full potential.

"We are so grateful to have the support of the Ontario Brain Institute in our endeavour to innovate at the intersection of music, mental health, and AI. Music has a profound impact on the brain and is used every day by people coping with some of the most difficult challenges of life - anxiety, depression, and even cognitive decline. With the mentorship of industry veterans and additional funds provided by the ONtrepreneurs Program, LUCID can bring evidence-based therapeutic music to the people who need it most."