MOMENTUM A.I.R. Academia & Industry Readiness

What is Momentum AIR - Momentum AIR is an incubator for early-stage STEM projects. We act as the fractional business team to support scientists, engineering, software developers, health practitioners and anyone with a STEM project, to equip you with the knowledge, credibility and support to turn your project into a credible, well-developed business. Momentum AIR is the incubator for scientists to learn how to commercialize their research effectively. Whether you're a student, academic, researcher, industry professional or startup founder - we help you learn how to turn your R&D into a product, bring research to the right market, all while de-risking your business plan. We show you what it takes, teach you the red flags and set you up strong! So whether you're just curious or serious about growing a startup, this is the place for you. Our Value Proposition: We provide you with the tools and support to help you validate, build, and scale with confidence, no matter where you start or what your ambitions are, based on YOUR specific product.

OUR SECTORS

MedTech & HealthTech
IVD Diagnostics, Medical Devices, SaMD, Vaccines, Digital Health, Therapeutics, Wellness and more.
AgriTech & Food
Alternative Protein, Cultured Meat, Precision Sensors, Climate-Resilient Crops, Food Safety and more.
Quantum & DeepTech
Quantum Sensors, Medical Imaging, Battery & Energy Storage, Critical Minerals, Computing and more.

What we do:

  • Help you develop your Target Product Profile.
  • Support you based on your specific product (Medical Device Class I vs Class IV).
  • Help you de-risk and validate your science and research projects.
  • Get you investment-ready so you can raise your financing rounds.
  • Get bench testing data so you can show tangible traction.
  • We provide one-on-one support to you and your team.
  • We offer professional development & training for you and your team.
  • We graduate STEM professionals that know the science AND the business.
Whether you're early and have a good idea, or you're pre-seed and need support on your regulatory path (filing your 510(k) or PMA) or your reimbursement strategy, we are your team! We work directly with you and your team based on what you're developing. We will analyze your specific sector and market landscape to develop a strong plan for your company based on YOUR market size, intellectual property, regulatory pathways, scaling process and more. Should you have interest in commercializing, we will help you learn everything you will need to develop a strong business plan, understand all parts, and prepare you to raise your financing round! Email us to learn more! admin@momentumair.ca
Become a Member

OUR TEAM

Industry Experts
IP Lawyers & Strategists Regulatory Affairs Specialists Product Development Team Market Access & Reimbursement Business Plan & GTM Strategists Quality Assurance Specialists
Scientific Experts
Medical Device Developers Tissue Engineers Biochemists & Scientists Software & AI Developers Prototyping Specialists Health Economists
Investors
Angel Investors across: Healthech, Medtech, Digital Health Capital Angel Network (CAN) National Angel Capital Organization Canadian Venture Capital Groups International Venture Funds

PARTNERS

WHO WE HELP

STARTUPS & INDUSTRY
De-Risk your Company Growth Hands-on Support Find YOUR Regulatory Path Reimbursement Support Product-Specific Support Save time and money!
ACADEMIA & RESEARCHERS
Industry connections in your field Partnership Opportunities Grant Opportunities Commercialization Feasibility IP Support and Advice Maximize your research impact
STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS
Get industry-relevant skills Increased career opportunities Entrepreneurial training Real-world experience Competitive Edge Figure out your career path

MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

The interns were highly skilled. It was great to have someone experienced and understanding of science and business. - CEO of Genomadix, Hired our HQPs
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The incubator provides unparalleled resources and expert mentorship. Their collaborative environment and connections to industry leaders are instrumental in accelerating growth and impact in the field. CMO of Future Dynamic Medicine
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The intern is a strong self-starter. She started with general knowledge and quickly adapted. She is far ahead of our expectations and we are very impressed with her performance. - CEO of Ameliogenix, Hired our HQP
★★★★★
Momentum AIR helped me figure out what I really wanted to do with my degree. I thought I was going to go into healthtech, but they helped me really find my passion in agriculture and vertical farming. - Student
★★★★★
Working with Momentum has been a pleasure. The strategic insights for my healthtech startup are invaluable and I appreciate the responsiveness in adapting to my specific needs." - Startup Founder in Digital Health
★★★★★
Momentum AIR helped me learn the IP ownership differences between Carleton and other universities, and develop a business plan that gave me the best chance of success. - Student
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We are so grateful. For a lean startup like ours, the intern has been a lifesaver, both due to their capacity to take on new challenges, and the program's excellent and world-applicable training. Anyone who doesn't enrol in this program is seriously missing out. - CEO of Trusti (Hired our HQP)
★★★★★
The intern is doing a wonderful job. It has been such a relief to have her on the team. She's able to implement feedback very quickly. - CEO of Yellowbird Dx (Hired our HQP)
★★★★★
The intern is very independent, productive, knowledgeable, creative and has a strong problem-solving mindset. -CEO of CURA Therapeutics, Hired HQP
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