Announcement Archives

Cutting-edge radiosurgery tech for brain tumours wins 2024 Falcons’ Fortunes

Posted on May 6, 2024 (July 4, 2024) by Ricky

May 6, 2024 – At the sold-out Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition hosted by FACIT, Dr. Hatim Fakir delivered the winning pitch as selected by the panel of judges for the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award. Developed at London Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Fakir’s RadioSphere is a patient-centred technology to revolutionize existing gamma knife radiotherapy procedures by providing the most precise tumour localization capabilities.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Finals – LIVE!

Posted on March 12, 2024 (May 6, 2024) by Ricky

March 12, 2024 – You are invited to attend Falcons’ Fortunes, FACIT’s premier event to celebrate and grow the entrepreneurial spirit within the cancer research and innovation communities. Now in its 11th year, the Falcons’ Fortunes event features six Ontario rising stars pitching their breakthrough cancer innovation as they compete for the $100,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award.

Falcons’ Fortunes 2024 – Pitch Your Cancer Innovation

Posted on January 31, 2024 (March 20, 2024) by Ricky

January 31, 2024 – Apply Now! FACIT invites entrepreneurs and scientists to pitch their Ontario-made cancer innovation to a panel of judges and in front of a live audience for a chance to win the $100,000 award. Falcons’ Fortunes is FACIT’s premier event to celebrate and grow the entrepreneurial spirit within the cancer research community to drive a culture of commercialization where Ontario-based cancer research discoveries becomes Ontario-made solutions to benefit patients worldwide.

Looking ahead to 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 (March 7, 2024) by Ricky

January 9, 2024 – The FACIT team is delighted to welcome the new year! For 2024, we maintain our focus on commercializing cancer research and attracting high tech jobs to Ontario. We look forward to working together with our stakeholders and partners to create good-paying jobs, accelerate commercialization and encourage the adoption of Ontario’s innovations to improve health care and grow the economy.

Happy Holidays from FACIT

Posted on December 7, 2023 (January 9, 2024) by Ricky

December 7, 2023 – Season’s Greetings!
From the Ontario life science ecosystem, your friends at FACIT wish you and your family a safe and relaxing holiday season. We look forward to working with you in the new year.

FACIT applauds quizartinib approval: a success for leukemia patients and Canadian cancer research translation

Posted on July 24, 2023 (November 2, 2023) by Ricky

July 24, 2023 – The U.S. FDA announced the approval of quizartinib, an important new therapy for patients with leukemia. This global effort to impact patients in need is to be celebrated while recognizing the contributions from across the Canadian health R&D ecosystem to reach this significant milestone that will now make a difference for patients.

FACIT founded Turnstone Biologics debuts on Nasdaq market

Posted on July 21, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Ricky

July 21, 2023 – FACIT congratulates Turnstone Biologics on the announcement of their upsized initial public offering (IPO) and debut on the Nasdaq market.

Registration is now open for FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition and reception

Posted on February 21, 2023 (April 28, 2023) by nicole

February 21, 2023 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the FACIT Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition! Be part of the audience and watch the six finalists pitch their Ontario oncology innovations.

FACIT crowns 2021 winner of Falcons’ Fortunes pitch competition; announces follow-on investment in 2020 winner, Bridge7 Oncology

Posted on February 4, 2021 (July 4, 2024) by jeremy

February 4, 2021 – February 4, 2021 – FACIT’s Prospects Oncology Fund and its annual pitch competition help to advance Ontario oncology innovations.

FACIT welcomes life sciences executive Ken Newport to its Board; Director Shana Kelley appointed to the Order of Ontario

Posted on January 26, 2021 (July 4, 2024) by jeremy

January 26, 2021 – January 26, 2021 – Mr. Newport is a passionate executive and advocate of Ontario’s life science sector, having decades of leadership experience in both public and private ventures.