Synapse Finalists

Although our healthcare system is very sophisticated, it lacks advancement in ambulation and mobility training. The A.R.M.M.” is a dynamic structure that attaches an individual’s wheelchair directly t

NURO is a Waterloo start-up specializing in neurotechnology and the creator of NUOS, the Neural Operating System.  With NUOS, incapacitated individuals can communicate and compute today using brain si

ImaginAble Solutions specializes in creating assistive devices for people living with accessibility issues. The company’s mission is to enhance the mobility and quality of life for their customers. Im

Nanology Labs is an early-stage pharmaceutical company developing theranostic agents (MRI contrast agent/Radio-sensitizer) for cancer detection and therapy. Nanology Labs has designed and is developi

Hyivy Health creates high tech, modular sexual rehabilitation devices for women with pelvic diseases and cancers. After receiving a pelvic health diagnosis, women often struggle with comfortable, safe

Paradox Immunotherapeutics is an Ontario-based pharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies for rare diseases that cause organ failure. Using a proven-successful immunotherapy drug design platfo

Theraphage is an early-stage biotechnology startup developing a bacteriophage immunotherapy (BIT) platform for the treatment of solid tumour cancers. Through a bacteriophage display vaccine (BDV) or

MoxyPatch™ is an early stage device company working to develop a preventative, over-the-counter solution for women who suffer from Stress Urinary Incontinence. There are very few products available

SenseTech Solutions is a start-up company in the field of developing accessible virtual and augmented reality simulations for persons with disabilities. Our services include the design and creation o

Mesosil is a materials science company making responsive additives for dental materials to prevent infection and cavities, the most common medical conditions in the world. Mesosil has developed the fi

At PROVA Innovations, we are passionate about developing new technologies that aid children and adults suffering from brain injuries that have caused mobility restrictions. Our dedicated team is focu

During major orthopaedic surgery, patients have an entire joint cut out of their body and replaced. In our healthcare system, those patients receive a few sheets of paper with instructions for rehabil

Helpers is the Uber of home care with a technology platform that helps seniors and families request home care services on demand from a trusted network of caregivers. Helpers is focused on improving t