Femtech Canada

08/26/2026

Are policy and regulatory roadblocks slowing down your women’s health startup?

Scaling femtech requires strategic advocacy to navigate complex government systems. That’s why we’re hosting our next roundtable with Santis Health, a leading health policy and communications firm helping life sciences companies shape public policy and drive growth.

Join us to uncover policy shifts that impact funding, ways strategic PR accelerates business growth, and key methods to position your company within Canada's evolving health landscape. You’ll gain direct insights from Nancy Dale (Senior Vice-President, Communications) and Danielle Flieler (Manager of Federal Government Affairs) at Santis Health, as well as MP Lisa Hepfner.

Bring your questions:
📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Register today! 👉 https://loom.ly/ss1RHE0

08/25/2026

✨ It's almost our FAVORITE time of the year.

Our annual Femtech Forum is coming up, where we bring industry experts, innovators, and advocates into one room to talk about women's health innovation. Last year we brought the ecosystem together in Vancouver, and this year we're excited to host the forum in Toronto! 🍁

Watch our founder, Rachel Bartholomew, explain more about this incredible national movement. 🎬

Plus, Femtech Forum tickets will be selling soon, so stay tuned! 👀

08/24/2026

Finding the right birth control shouldn't feel like a constant trade-off. 🛑

Many women face painful IUD insertions or side effects from daily hormonal pills. To change this, Elle MD Biotechnologies just raised $1.1 million CAD to develop their non-hormonal, once-monthly contraceptive ring called Livv.

Here is how the Livv ring works:
👉 It uses silicone and copper to stop s***m without releasing any hormones.
👉 It gives women full control because they can easily remove it themselves anytime.
👉 It is heading into its first in-human clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa this fall!

This funding is a massive step forward for true innovation in women's health.

Read the full story 👉 https://loom.ly/wcQyRd0

Elle MD Technologies has raised $1.1 million CAD to do clinical testing with its vaginal ring, called the Livv.

08/21/2026

Getting your women’s health technology into the market requires navigating tough government policies and regulatory roadblocks.

Strategic advocacy and public relations are key to turning these complex challenges into growth opportunities for your business. That’s why we’re hosting our next roundtable with Santis Health, a leading health policy and communications firm that helps life sciences companies shape policy and expand market access.

In this session, you’ll discover how shifting government frameworks directly impact your funding, procurement, and long-term trajectory.

You’ll hear directly from industry experts:
👉 Nancy Dale: senior health communications leader who uses strategic PR and media campaigns to spark national conversations and drive policy change.
👉 Danielle Flieler: health policy strategist with over a decade of experience translating complex policy issues into compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers.
👉 MP Lisa Hepfner: Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain since being elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2025

Join us:
📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Save your spot today! 👉 https://loom.ly/ss1RHE0

08/20/2026

Do you want to be a part of the conversation on women's health in Canada?

This year, we're holding our annual Femtech Forum in Toronto, where femtech innovators, thought leaders, and industry experts will come together to talk about the future of women's health in Canada.

Listen to Andrea Guest explain exactly what the forum is all about!

08/19/2026

Did you know that reproductive health gaps in Canada haven’t improved in three generations?

A national survey by myStoria of 1,000 women reveals a system that still fails to prepare women for their own bodies, with the same barriers persisting from mothers to daughters.

Here are 3 key findings from the "What They Didn’t Teach You in S*x Ed" report:

🏥 Provider Dismissal:
More than 54% of women have been told their symptoms were "normal" by a healthcare provider, only to later find out they weren’t

📚 The Education Gap:
56% of women say school-based s*x education did not prepare them for adult reproductive health

⏳ The Navigation Burden:
Over 62% of women needed more than one provider to get a meaningful answer to a reproductive health question

“This is not a story about individual providers failing individual patients. It is a story about a system that was never designed to prepare us for our own bodies." - Jessica Chalk (Founder and CEO, myStoria)

Read the full report from myStoria: https://loom.ly/Cs5Qpmg

08/18/2026

The energy inside the Canadian women’s health space right now is unmatched. We're seeing an incredible wave of brilliant founders building the solutions we’ve needed for decades.

Meet the newest companies in our network!

➡️ RedBird App
A personalized cycle and wellness platform supporting women, non-binary, trans, and AFAB individuals through every stage of life.

➡️ Bundli
An AI-powered matching platform connecting expecting parents with the right birth support professionals.

➡️ Femmeena Health Inc.
A digital health ecosystem combining evidence-based medical knowledge, AI personalization, and integrated care access.

➡️ Future Fertility
Leveraging advanced AI to unlock personalized fertility care, supporting both clinicians and patients globally.

➡️ ELLVERIS
Creators of Her Truth, Translated, a platform translating complex peer-reviewed science into clear, honest insights for women.

➡️ T ‘N M Incorporated
Advancing maternal health through clinical education tech and earth-friendly product designs for safer birth options.

➡️ Blyssminds
Developing evidence-based cognitive wellness solutions for women experiencing ADHD, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause-related cognitive challenges.

➡️ Medenc Technologies
Creators of Moanr™, a secure tracking platform prioritizing ultimate data privacy for reproductive and s*xual health.

➡️ Maternly
A dedicated health tech platform bringing fragmented resources together to support mothers through pregnancy, maternity leave, and postpartum recovery.

See more companies from our network 👉 https://loom.ly/snCAaes

08/17/2026

Workplaces in Manitoba are about to look a lot different.

Starting September 1st, all provincially regulated companies must provide free menstrual products to their staff. To help meet the mandate, local investment fund Women's Equity Lab Manitoba just backed Marlow, a Canadian startup making organic, toxin-free period care.

Here's how Marlow is growing:
📌 They created the first-ever lubricated tampon for more comfortable insertion.
📌 They already signed deals with four Manitoba workplaces and Red River Co-op.
📌 Their goal is to bring period care into the mainstream and break old taboos.

This partnership is a huge win for inclusive corporate spaces and women's health!

Read the full story 👉 https://loom.ly/tzM7uEc

08/14/2026

Bringing groundbreaking women's health tech to market takes more than just great innovation.

You need strong public affairs and advocacy strategies to navigate complex regulations and government policies. That's why we're hosting our next roundtable with Santis Health, a leading health policy and communications firm helping life sciences companies shape public policy and drive growth.

In this roundtable, you’ll learn:
👉 How policy shifts impact market access and funding
👉 Ways to use PR and advocacy to drive real business growth
👉 How to shape your strategy around Canada's shifting women's health framework

This is your chance to hear directly from the health communication and policy leaders at Santis Health, including Nancy Dale (Senior Vice-President, Communications) and Danielle Flieler (Manager of Federal Government Affairs).

Bring your questions:
📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Save your spot today! 👉 https://loom.ly/ss1RHE0

08/13/2026

✨ Canada is proving to be a powerhouse for women's health innovation.

This momentum comes from our network of over 200 femtech companies that are all working towards closing the women's health gap.

Listen to our founder, Rachel Bartholomew, explain what that network looks like. 🎬

AND stay tuned for our next video on our annual Femtech Forum, where we bring industry experts, innovators, and advocates all into one room to talk about women’s health innovation! 👀