Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations (NERVE)

Program Offerings

Up to 5 entrepreneurs are awarded annually for the 12-month program

  • $100,000

    Non-dilutive grant. OBI does not take equity or IP

  • Training

    Workshops and training opportunities to build your venture

  • Mentorship

    1:1 mentorship from an expert in your sector

  • OBI Network

    Value-add opportunities as part of our network

Impact of our work

The NERVE Program is fueling the growth of the neurotech cluster.

  • 85+

    Entrepreneurs*

  • $154M

    Follow-on Investments*

  • 34X

    Return on Investments*

Trexo is a game-changer for children with cerebral palsy

Trexo Robotics, an Ontario Brain Institute portfolio company, creates mobility devices that help children with disabilities remain upright for longer periods and repeat movements to learn how to walk with a healthy gait pattern. The Trexo gait trainer is a long-awaited dream come true for many families. These types of interventions are invaluable - not only has Griffin's mobility improved but his independence and curiosity have as well.

Neurotech Spotlight

Trexo is a game-changer for children with cerebral palsy

Trexo Robotics, an Ontario Brain Institute portfolio company, creates mobility devices that help children with disabilities remain upright for longer periods and repeat movements to learn how to walk with a healthy gait pattern. The Trexo gait trainer is a long-awaited dream come true for many families. These types of interventions are invaluable - not only has Griffin's mobility improved but his independence and curiosity have as well.

Investors

Private and institutional investors interested in learning more about the neurotech industry or considering investments in this space can gain access to OBI’s investor platform with detailed profiles of OBI’s portfolio companies. To learn more, please contact us at BD&P@braininstitute.ca.

Neurotechnology Startups

If you are commercializing a neurotechnology we want to hear from you. Email us at BD&P@braininstitute.ca to hear more about the neurotech industry and OBI’s commercialization programs and opportunities.

*Cumulative total as of September 2024


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