2024 NERVE funding recipients
Ontario Brain Institute is proud to announce $700,000 funding in support of neurotechnology innovation through its Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations (NERVE) program. Seven trailblazing entrepreneurs from across the country have each secured $100,000 in non-dilutive funding and will accelerate the development of their neurotech ventures by participating in a 12-month program that offers mentorship, business support, and expert training.
Meet Kevin Betts, founder of Proteus Neurodynamics from Port Coquitlam, BC. He’s designing tunable EEG earbuds to enhance language comprehension and development in children with autism. Learn more about his work here.
Introducing Asem Bala from Calgary, AB, the chief operating officer of Taylored Biotherapeutics. He’s working on groundbreaking microbial-based therapeutics to support mental health. Discover more about his work here.
Meet Nicholas Calvert, founder of Yellowbird Diagnostics in Ottawa, ON. He’s at the forefront of developing a PET radiotracer that enhances the identification of cardio and neuroinflammatory diseases, enabling earlier detection and more effective treatments. Find out more about his innovative work here.
Introducing Dion Kelly, founder of Possibility Neurotechnologies from Calgary, AB. She’s developing innovative brain-controlled technology that empowers neurodiverse children to interact with the world using their thoughts. Discover more about her groundbreaking work here.
Get to know Lora Appel, founder of caregiVR in Toronto, ON. She’s revolutionizing senior living by enhancing quality of life and easing the burden on professional caregivers through personalized virtual reality therapy. Learn more about her innovative approach here.
Meet Kamyar Rouindej, the founder of Hummingbird in Kitchener, ON. He’s developing assistive technology that enables individuals with disabilities to communicate and interact with others by using vocal cord vibrations to control digital devices. Discover his innovative solution here.
Get to know David Singh, the director of business development of Kelello Health in Toronto, ON. He’s developing a measurement-based care platform that aims to transform the way mental health care is delivered. Learn more about his innovative platform here.