Building innovation in brain research & care | Ontario Brain Institute
Summary
The Ontario Brain Institute announced $500,000 in funding for its NERVE program to support early-stage neurotechnology ventures. Five Canadian entrepreneurs each received $100,000 and will enter a 12-month program with mentorship, training, and business support. The cohort is building solutions for concussion detection, surgical safety, neurosurgery, neurodegenerative disease treatment, and pain management. The institute says the program helps move innovations from concept to commercialization and strengthens Canada’s brain health ecosystem.
Funding
Amount
$72.6K
Total raised
Date
September 16, 2025
Announcement date
Investors
Ontario Brain Institute
Lead investors
Company
https://www.nerview.com/
Funded company
Classifications
industries
HealthTech
applications
No applications detected
AskAI Classifications
Labels
Medical Software
Surgical Technology
Healthcare Technology
Linked Companies
NerView Surgical Inc
up to $1M