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D3 alum DocTocToc brings medical care directly to families in the north of Montreal
This work builds on more than ten years of commitment from Dr. Rislaine Benkelfat, who has championed social pediatrics for vulnerable families who are far from the health system, so that all children can have a fair chance from the very start. We are proud to see DocTocToc putting healthcare and social innovation into practice in our communities, and to have accompanied them earlier in their journey at District 3.
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Biotech Morphocell Secures $50M for Regenerative Medicine
Morphocell Technologies, co-founded by Margaret Bywater, District 3’s Bio Stream Lead, has completed a US$50M Series A to advance its regenerative medicine platform and expand globally. Based in Montreal, Morphocell is developing stem cell–derived tissue therapeutics to offer new options for patients with severe liver disease, aiming to reduce reliance on transplants and improve outcomes worldwide.
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Responsible Innovation Challenge, a pitch night that capped off our ESG Blueprint program
This month at D3, we hosted the 2nd edition of the Responsible Innovation Challenge, a pitch night that capped off our ESG Blueprint program. Together, we worked with 10 Launch & Grow teams to intentionally integrate ESG strategy into their businesses from day one. Six teams took the stage to show how they’re embedding sustainability and impact into their models and products.
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IVANO Bioscience products are now available in the Fisher Scientific catalog across Canada and the USA
Congratulations to IVANO Bioscience, whose innovative pseudoviruses and detection kits are now officially available through Fisher Scientific — one of the world’s leading distributors of lab products.
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Ali Mehdi, Founder of Heritage Lab, named Quebec Young Leader: Technological Innovation at the ARISTA 2025 Gala
Heritage Lab is redefining how technology can serve culture — developing AI-powered tools that help preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages while ensuring cultural authenticity and data sovereignty.
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Jennifer Côté, CEO & Co-Founder of Opalia, recognized as Clean Tech Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada
Jennifer is redefining the future of dairy with Opalia, a D3 startup developing dairy milk made without cows through cellular agriculture — a breakthrough for both sustainability and food innovation. Her recognition as one of Canada’s top young cleantech entrepreneurs is a testament to her vision, persistence, and leadership in building a more sustainable food system.
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