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		<title>Better Bionics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Better Bionics is a Canadian robotics company building the next generation of dexterous hands for humans and humanoid robots. Our first product is a upper-limb Neuroprosthetics hand. A natural hand has 24 to 27 moving joints. Today&#8217;s best prosthetic cant hold a pencil or a water bottle. 2.5 million people live with upper limb differences. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/better-bionics/">Better Bionics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tranquilo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tranquilo puts between-session care on autopilot for mental health therapy clinics. Ourplatform combines a clinician dashboard with a patient-facing interface, enabling therapists to deliver behavioral interventions, monitor progress, and track outcomes between appointments. By extending care beyond the therapy session, Tranquilo enables clinics to provide more continuous, personalized support without adding to clinicians’ workload.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/tranquilo/">Tranquilo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sunbeam Health </title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sunbeam Health is an AI-native ADHD intake platform for family physicians. Before theappointment, Sunbeam’s conversational voice intake collects patient history, administersvalidated rating scales, and screens for common comorbidities, giving patients a calm,interactive experience rather than another set of forms. The physician then receives astructured briefing plus support for documentation and accommodation letters, making itpossible to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/sunbeam-health/">Sunbeam Health </a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Intuva Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>INTUVA is transforming cervical visualization, the key to detecting cervical cancer earlier and treating it sooner. Our technology integrates seamlessly into existing clinical workflows, giving clinicians the confidence and clarity they need to deliver better care. The result: earlier detection, fewer repeat procedures, and better outcomes for patients who have too often been overlooked. Join [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/intuva-health/">Intuva Health</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>AlloBiotech</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AlloBiotech is a medical device company developing next‑generation silicone breast implants engineered for enhanced biocompatibility, durability, and long‑term safety. By addressing the root causes of implant failure—such as capsular contracture and mechanical degradation—AlloBiotech aims to reduce complications, minimize reoperations, and lower the lifetime burden of care, bringing much‑needed innovation back to women’s health and improving outcomes for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/allobiotech/">AlloBiotech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Neuro-Mod</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marissa Principato]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Neuro-Mod is transforming the way we treat chronic pain, starting with chronic neck pain, which affects one in five Canadians. We’ve developed tAugmented Reality Sensorimotor Training (ARST), the first rehabilitation platform that uses augmented reality and AI to improve pain and function in chronic neck pain. Patients complete engaging, personalized exercises at home while physiotherapists [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/neuro-mod/">Neuro-Mod</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tessella Biosciences Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At Tessella Biosciences we are committed to deliver best-in-class performing advanced bioinks for applications in 3D cell culture, 3D bioprinting, advanced tissue models, and implantable materials for tissue repair and regenerative medicine. Our bioink products offer: &#8211; Ease of use – our inks require &#60; 1 hr of training to start implementing bioprinting workflows. &#8211; [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/tessella-biosciences-inc/">Tessella Biosciences Inc.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>NeuroSpritz</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Traditional electroencephalogram (EEG) preparations take up to an hour, creating six‑month waitlists in 73% of Ontario clinics. NeuroSpritz’s novel interface combining a spray‑on applicator of wireless, disposable electrodes and next generation AI reduces setup times by an estimated 60-80%, which increases clinical/research throughput. Whether you’re diagnosing febrile seizures in infants, epilepsy, tracking Alzheimer’s biomarkers, or [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/neurospritz/">NeuroSpritz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>SymptomStream</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Emergency departments are held back by outdated systems that offer only static, delayed patient information, causing longer wait times, wasted resources, and clinician burnout. SymptomStream delivers the missing real-time intelligence layer, with continuous patient tracking, AI-driven triage prompts, and predictive decision support, turning emergency care into a dynamic, proactive system. Unlike traditional tools, SymptomStream doesn&#8217;t [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/symptomstream/">SymptomStream</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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		<title>Petal Pregnancy Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Petal Pregnancy is redesigning the pregnancy testing experience with a flushable pregnancy test. In an industry marked by a lack of brand loyalty and outdated products, Petal addresses one of the most overlooked needs in women&#8217;s health &#8211; privacy. Our test eliminates the stress of disposal, offering unmatched discretion and convenience for women. Co-founded by [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca/startups/petal-pregnancy-inc/">Petal Pregnancy Inc.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theforge.mcmaster.ca">The Forge</a>.</p>
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