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Canada’s medtech industry is evolving—driven by shifts in funding, policy, research translation, and health system priorities. In this session, participants will explore the structure and dynamics of the Canadian medtech innovation ecosystem, with a focus on identifying key opportunities and enablers that support early-stage innovation and scale-up, as well as the challenges that innovators continue to face. The talk will examine how academic institutions, hospital innovation hubs, government programs, and public-private partnerships contribute to a supportive yet complex environment for medtech development. It will also address critical barriers including fragmented procurement processes, regulatory hurdles, and challenges in accessing clinical validation and market entry. Whether you’re looking to bring a new technology to market, form partnerships, or better understand where to begin, this session will offer a clear-eyed view of the forces shaping medtech innovation in Canada today and how to navigate them.

Guest Speaker: Armen Bakirtzian, CEO, Intellijoint Surgical Inc.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/medventions-2025-fall-lecture-series-tickets-1461730578509?aff=oddtdtcreator