Women Entrepreneurs

Glaucoma monitoring device receives CIHR commercialization funding

Apr 28, 2025

Contact lens-based device from Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s startup LenSense aims to transform glaucoma management and improve patient outcomes.

Cntrl+ Inc. receives clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration

Apr 03, 2025

After an arduous journey, Cornwall-based Cntrl+ Inc. officially received clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its reusable female bladder support in December 2024.

WE-CAN Project community members gather to set Authentic Marketing Goals for 2025

Nov 12, 2024

On Thursday, November 7th, 2024, the WE-CAN community held an inspiring in-person workshop for women entrepreneurs at Stauffer Library on 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ campus.

With new partners and recent investment, LenSense hopes to start clinical trials

Apr 01, 2024

LenSense is working to develop a more efficient glaucoma monitoring device.

Two Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s spin-off companies participate in annual OBIO Investment Summit

Mar 04, 2024

For the third year, Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s spinoff companies have participated in the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) Investment Summit and Early Technology Showcase in Toronto this past February.

WE-CAN Community Learning to Thrive Together

Nov 13, 2023

On October 26th, members of the WE-CAN community gathered at Seaway Coworking for a one-of-a-kind WE-CAN Thrive event.

Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s-connected women leaders participate in inspirational panel discussion

Nov 09, 2023

Four Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s- and Kingston-connected panelists recently participated in the OBIO® "Networking with Inspirational Women in Science" event

WE-CAN Masterminds program helping Newboro Soap Company move to next stage of business

Jul 25, 2023

After retiring pre-pandemic from a busy and stressful career, Dani Warman decided to transform her love of handmade soap making into a cottage business.

Cold Plasma Group solidifies partnership agreement for commercial implementation

Jul 18, 2023

Cold Plasma Group Inc. (CPG) has completed a cooperation and licensing agreement with GOC-NEXUS Europe GmbH to supply and to further scale up CPG 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s plasma sterilization technology for cannabis.

WE-CAN client Anja Cahill found a way to share glamping comforts while supporting other Canadian businesses

Jul 17, 2023

After rediscovering the healing power of nature during the global pandemic, Anja Cahill, launched Glamping Essentials, a camping-inspired subscription box service based in Kingston.

Thanks to Wings, Demagel may soon be creating a new category market

Jul 12, 2023

Wings helped Demagel how to organize their ideas and learn from other participants.

Queen 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s spinoff Dynamiris selected to receive INOVAIT funding

Jul 05, 2023

Dynamiris submitted a proposal to INOVAIT and its proposed project was one of 14 to be selected in the third round of INOVAIT 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ ’s Pilot Fund call for applications.