First procurement under OBIO’s LSCTC, new critical technologies project with TIAP, webinar on AI readiness, and more

This condensed edition of the OBIO??newsletter?highlights the first procurement under OBIO’s Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence, new critical technologies project with the Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP), the OBIO?- Scispot webinar on AI readiness, and news from our members.

1. First procurement under OBIO's Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence

In a significant advancement for patient care, Voyce, a leading provider of real-time medical interpretation services, together with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), recently announced their successful collaboration in enhancing communication for non-English speaking patients.

Voyce was adopted with the support of OBIO’s Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence after a successful evaluation was completed through the Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN?) program. These interpretation services ensure that every patient, regardless of their native language, receives the care and understanding they deserve.

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2. First OBIO?-TIAP project to receive support under Critical Technologies program

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) recently announced that it will provide ScarDx, an emerging company developing revolutionary fibrosis imaging software, with significant funding to support technology development and executive advisory services under its Critical Technologies Program.

As part of Ontario’s provincial Critical Technologies initiative, TIAP has partnered with OBIO? to offer this new support to accelerate the health science industry’s use of 5G and advanced networks, blockchain, cybersecurity, ethical artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and/or robotics; and is delivering the ‘De-Risking of Emerging Technologies and Venture Creation’ funding stream of OBIO’s ‘Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Centre of Excellence’ which is supported by the Government of Ontario.

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3. How to make your Biotech Data AI ready

Live Workshop / Tomorrow, May 9 / 12–2:30 pm EDT

The workshop, hosted by Scispot in partnership with OBIO?, is designed specifically for biotech companies aiming to become AI-ready. The workshop is an opportunity to engage with leading experts who will guide you through the creation of a robust data infrastructure, crucial for establishing a competitive edge and fully leverage AI technologies in your operations.

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