Bench, Biz & Beyond is a series brought to you by the uOttawa, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). The program is tailored to researchers, postdoctoral fellows, students and staff who want to understand how a lab discovery becomes a drug, device or mobile application that helps patients.

Startup Garage is a year-round accelerator program for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their business. Founders get access to peer-to-peer networks, mentorship, advisory services, capital, workspace and resources to help them take their idea from conception to launch to growth.