Medventions program expands to Newfoundland
January 14, 2026
ST. JOHN'S, NL - Medventions, a leading Canadian medtech innovation and entrepreneurship program, has launched a pilot program in Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub. This pilot program marks the third Medventions site across Canada, further expanding the program’s national reach.
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