The Biomedical Zone is a startup incubator that accelerates medical device innovation through a partnership between Toronto Metropolitan University and Unity Health Toronto.
We connect innovators, researchers, and medical professionals with the expertise and resources needed to commercialize groundbreaking medical device solutions.
The Biomedical Zone supports medical technology startups as they develop, test, and commercialize innovative healthcare solutions. We provide hands-on mentorship, industry expertise, and access to an extensive network of entrepreneurs, clinicians, and researchers. Our incubation programs guide startups from early prototyping and fundraising to clinical validation and market entry. With strong ties to the research and clinical ecosystem, the Biomedical Zone helps founders navigate the complexities of medical innovation, ensuring their technologies have a real-world impact on patient care.
The partnership between Toronto Metropolitan University (opens in new window) and Unity Health Toronto (external link, opens in new window) brings together the strengths of two leading institutions, each deeply committed to advancing healthcare. Toronto Metropolitan University's innovation ecosystem fosters entrepreneurship, talent, and cutting-edge research, while Unity Health Toronto—one of Canada’s top research hospitals—provides the clinical expertise and real-world insight necessary to bring new medical technologies to life. By joining forces, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration that drive medical innovation forward, improving patient care and shaping the future of healthcare.
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Team
Acting Director, Biomedical Zone
Executive Director for the Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Toronto Metropolitan University
Program Coordinator
Special Projects Assistant
Special Projects Assistant