Momentum A.I.R.
We help you grow the best product - YOU!
Momentum - Academia & Industry Readiness
An "omnitech" Incubator and Accelerator program that supports early stage individuals with life science backgrounds in brainstorming product ideas to grow their best products. We bring together members from across all scientific disciplines, business and entrepreneurship and psychology. We offer networking opportunities, mentorship, advanced training, access to funding, and innovation support for ALL STAGES of biotech ventures.
Program Offers
Accelerate your Path to Market
Reduce your path to market by joining the next cohort of the OMNItech Incubator!
We help propel startups and SMEs in the Life Sciences and Cutting Edge Technology Sectors by accelerating their business development and growth:
We provide your company and staff with specialized entrepreneurial micro-credential training courses.
We connect Life Science, Technology, Clean Energy and Digital Health companies with highly qualified personnel (HQPs) through specialized internship programs.
We help you create and deliver a customized onboarding experience for your new and future employees so that they can hit the ground running in your company.
Micro-Credentials
Industry-driven skills such as IP Strategy, Regulatory, Scaling, Market Access, SR&ED, Leadership, Funding, CMC, QMS, etc.
Networking Events
Join us for our engaging workshops, think tank events, and industry conferences. Meet experts in the field.
Work with our HQPs
Work with our Highly Trained Personnel (HQPs) during curated internships where they assist you with your industry needs.
Startup Training
Our Incubator equips you with the tools and guidelines to start your own startup or excel in your life-science company.
OMNITech Incubator
Join the next OMNITech cohort to propel your skills in entrepreneurship. Start YOUR new venture in our incubator or accelerate your path to market and commercialization.
STAGE 1 - CATALYZE
Formulate an Idea
By the end of this program, you will develop a well-formed industry product idea, know the market, and have the next steps.
STAGE 2 - SYNTHESIZE
Minimum Viable Product
By the end of this program, you will have the steps to progress from an idea to a minimum viable product (MVP) in our incubator.
STAGE 3 - INCUBATE
Lab Trials
Partner with an industry leader in your desired sector to perform cutting-edge research, backed by our entrepreneurial support.
STAGE 4 - ACTIVATE
Clinical/Field Trials
Know the next steps to meet industry requirements for regulatory approval and move on to larger stage studies. Know the targets.
STAGE 5 - PROPEL
Approval and Exit
Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals to help you reach regulatory approval, and exit.
Events
Stay updated on the latest biotech entrepreneurship events and conferences organized by Momentum AIR.
Apply your business or life-sciences background, meet people in the industry, and level up your own professional skills.
INTERNAL EVENTS
Workshops and Tinker Labs
Have a business or life-science degree? Join us for hands-on workshops on the fundamentals of starting a biotech venture.
ONLINE EVENTS
Project Pitch Competition
EXTERNAL EVENTS
Events in Ottawa
Come with us to life-science, tech, and entrepreneurial events held in Ottawa! Meet key stakeholders!
CONFERENCES
OMNITech - May 2 2025
Participate in our online events like pitch competitions and win funding for your life-science startup.
Join our annual multidisciplinary conference. For Scientists, Business leaders, Industry and Academics.
Become part of the innovation
Your contribution to the program not only helps support biotech research and entreprenurship, but is designed to be mutually beneficial.
Your investment in us helps us pre-train your current and future employees. We provide highly skilled future talent who will already have startup experience.
Let's bridge the gap between academia and industry!
Keywords: Industry Experience, Adaptable Scientists, Business Skills, Networking Experience, Entrepreneurs, Versatile Leaders.
510(k), PMA, MDLA, Intellectual Property Strategy, Regulatory Guidance, Market Research, Scaling Operations (up and out), CMC, Manufacturing, GMP, ISO, Bioethics, Clinical Trials, Artificial Intelligence, and more!
Industry Partners & Affiliates
Testimonials
Hear what our participants have to say about their experience with Momentum A.I.R.
- This is an amazing program, please let us know how we can be a part of it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★Dr. Gillard (CSO - JN Nova)I wish I had this when i was starting out..★ ★ ★ ★ ★Dr. Shuhendler (Yellowbird Diagnostics)This is wonderful, and very applicable to the industry.★ ★ ★ ★ ★Maura Campbell (Founder, OBIO)
- This is awesome, I'm so excited to be a part of it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★M. Davidson (VP Stratford IP Strategists)This is a great program, and very much needed!★ ★ ★ ★ ★Dr. Kinkley (Group Leader, Max Plank Institute)This is great, I am excited to work together and look forward to future collaborations.★ ★ ★ ★ ★Dr. Donnovan (Director, Life Sciences Ontario)