ONtrepreneurs Program

Build Your Neurotech Venture!

The ONtrepreneurs (Ontario Neurotech Entrepreneurs) Program is Canada's single largest award that catalyzes early stage entrepreneurs to commercialize brain-related technologies by accessing funding and support to launch or grow their neurotechnology ventures.

Meet our 2019 ONtrepreneurs

Application for the 2019 ONtrepreneurs Competition is now closed. Stay tuned for 2020 ONtrepreneurs Competition!

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Program Offerings

Up to 10 ONtrepreneurs awarded annually for the 12-month program

  • $50,000

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

  • Training

    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 ONtrepreneurs program is fueling the growth of the neurotech cluster.

  • 51

    ONtrepreneurs*

  • 92.5M

    Follow-on Investments*

  • 36X

    Return on Investments*

Ron Gonzalez - Avertus

Avertus has built a portable headset for brain wave (EEG) recording and seizure monitoring. As the only technology of its kind that can be worn day and night to provide continuous data, it aims to improve the treatment of epilepsy and provide peace of mind. The ONtrepreneurs program helped Ron and Avertus develop a business plan, conduct market research, and build a working prototype of the headset.

Avertus now has a research prototype with CSA medical device electrical safety approval, as well as Health Canada approval of a clinical trial in seizure patients and permission to sell the device for research purposes.

Ali Morbi - Gaittronics

Gaittronics is an innovative rehabilitation robotics company that developed Solowalk, a robot that helps patients walk independently. The ONtrepreneurs program helped Ali and Gaittronics improve their prototype design and develop a patent strategy.

GaitTronics launched a production model with Health Canada approvals. It sold its first unit to the research group and recently completed a pilot study with patients.

Success stories

Ron Gonzalez - Avertus

Avertus has built a portable headset for brain wave (EEG) recording and seizure monitoring. As the only technology of its kind that can be worn day and night to provide continuous data, it aims to improve the treatment of epilepsy and provide peace of mind. The ONtrepreneurs program helped Ron and Avertus develop a business plan, conduct market research, and build a working prototype of the headset.

Avertus now has a research prototype with CSA medical device electrical safety approval, as well as Health Canada approval of a clinical trial in seizure patients and permission to sell the device for research purposes.

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: IndustryRelations@braininstitute.ca

Neurotechnology Startups

If you are commercializing a neurotechnology we want to hear from you. Contact us to learn more about the neurotech industry and OBI’s commercialization programs and opportunities: IndustryRelations@braininstitute.ca

*Cumulative total as of June 30, 2019