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McMaster's hub for health innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship (HealthICE).

07/23/2025

Last week’s Residency Round 3 session featured one of our own, Deena Al-Sammak, founder of Power of Play and a standout alum of our Bootcamp and Residency programs.

With multiple pitch wins under her belt, Deena shared practical advice on what it takes to deliver a compelling pitch. Her top tip? Tap into your humanity. Use analogies, storytelling, and voice to draw people in and make your message stick.

Our current cohort left inspired and ready to step up their pitch game.

03/13/2025

Only four weeks remain to apply for the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) cohort starting September 2025.

Whether you’re graduating this year or a seasoned professional wanting to breakout into a new field, the provides a responsive approach to the critical, emerging discipline of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Learn more and apply: https://mbi.mcmaster.ca

03/12/2025

Shruti Cheetu, a student in the 2024-2025 Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) cohort, shares how the program embeds you in the end-to-end biomedical innovation and commercialization process, and provides hands on learning experiences to build a toolbox of entrepreneurial skills.

Admissions close, April 14, 2025.

Learn more about the and apply: https://mbi.mcmaster.ca

03/11/2025

Our largest Health Innovation Bootcamp to date concluded today! Participants were split into four rooms and completed a first round pitch competition. The top participant from each group formed the top four finalists to compete in the final pitch competition.

Congratulations to Syed Umair on winning the top $1,000 prize for his innovative therapy for neurological disorders.

Congratulations to Siyuan Li on winning second place and the $500 stakeholder engagement package from Hamilton Health Sciences.

Ready to move your health innovation forward?

The next Health Innovation Bootcamp is coming up May 17 – July 8. Registration is now open! Learn more/Register: https://airtable.com/apppNp8mVfqlEyk3S/shrK22TMubswQFbPO

03/06/2025

Omer Choudhry, a student ambassador in the 2024-2025 Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) cohort, shares how the provides opportunities for students to connect with key stakeholders to advance innovation projects. He also highlights the value of being able to work at the intersection of technology, business, and health care for real world problem solving.
�Learn more about the MBI and apply: https://mbi.mcmaster.ca

Admissions close April 14, 2025.

03/05/2025

It was wonderful to virtually meet so many of you interested in the Master of Biomedical Innovation program last week! We are looking forward to meeting more potential candidates at our in-person info session coming up later this month.

𝙄𝙉-𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉 information session
Tuesday, March 25 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Heersink School
𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘎. 𝘋𝘦𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 (𝘔𝘋𝘊𝘓 3013).

Let us know you’re coming: https://airtable.com/appQU84wltdn20Ac0/shrPl0vEdTXSbiisP

Admissions close on April 14, 2025. Learn more about the MBI: https://mbi.mcmaster.ca

03/04/2025

It’s Bootcamp Tuesday! Participants learned about commercialization and exploring early-stage funding opportunities and pathways. It’s hard to believe we are almost done. The final session pitch competition is next week. Who is going to win the $1,000? Stay tuned.

02/28/2025

Curious about health innovation and entrepreneurship but unsure how to balance it with school?

Join us for an insightful panel featuring McMaster student entrepreneurs, Deena Al-Sammak and Mann Parikh, who have successfully launched startups—while managing their coursework! Learn how they leveraged classes, professors, and campus resources to turn their ideas into thriving ventures. Gain practical tips on time management, navigating challenges, and making the most of McMaster’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to kickstart your own journey!

Let us know you’re coming: https://airtable.com/appMmBJprnt4GuSEY/shryqjAF3sqtRRM6E

02/27/2025

A group of McMaster University students from the Master of Biomedical Innovation, Master of Science in Global Health, and Master of Business Administration programs founded and are leading the Medical Innovation and Global Health Association (MIGH) to develop interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership to solve global healthcare problems. Read more: https://healthinnovation.mcmaster.ca/student-association-develops-interdisciplinary-collaboration-and-leadership-to-solve-global-healthcare-problems/

02/26/2025

The monthly Residency Round was held in The Clinic this afternoon. Mark Cicero, co-founder and co-CEO of 16 Bit, shared invaluable information on growth funding for health startups.

Applications are now open for the next Residency @ The Clinic starting in April. Learn more and apply here: https://healthinnovation.mcmaster.ca/certificate-programs/residency/

02/20/2025

Join us for an upcoming information session and learn more about the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program. These sessions will be held virtually and in-person.

𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇 information session
Thursday, February 27 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m.

𝙄𝙉-𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉 information session
Tuesday, March 25 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Heersink School
𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘎. 𝘋𝘦𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 (𝘔𝘋𝘊𝘓 3013).

Register for your information session of choice here: https://airtable.com/appQU84wltdn20Ac0/shrPl0vEdTXSbiisP

Apply to the MBI by March 1, 2025, to become eligible for your chance to be awarded 1 of 3 $2,500 entrance scholarships.
Learn more: https://mbi.mcmaster.ca

02/11/2025

Today’s Health Innovation Bootcamp session was all about learning the foundations of building a minimal viable product for health care and regulatory compliance. It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the program! We will pick up where we left off after Reading Week!

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