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Build your healthcare startup with District 3
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Build your healthcare startup with District 3
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What You Gain
Just What You Need

We help founders optimize the commercial success of their health innovations

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Gain the knowledge, experience, network and skills to validate clinical and market needs
Access funding and international networks
Accelerate product development
Navigate the journey of building and growing a competitive startup

A decade of commitment to change

15+

15+ Key partnerships

$33M+

$33M+ Funding (2020-2024)

180+

180+ Health startups supported (2020-2024)
what you gain
Become part of a dynamic, impact-driven community of 1000+ startups

Our personalized services grow with you, providing hands-on support from seasoned industry coaches and an extensive global network. Our programs are free and open to all. 

We take no equity, and your IP stays yours.

OUR SERVICES
Problem Solving

Develop skills around creative thinking to generate innovative solutions for complex challenges.

Entrepreneurship Frameworks & Strategic Thinking

Learn the essential skills to become a successful founder. Master new frameworks for strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving to navigate challenges and drive your business forward with confidence. 

Pitching

Craft compelling pitches and improve your ability to communicate your mission and value proposition in a clear and concise way. 

Networking & Collaboration

Build valuable connections and establish strong relationships with potential partners, stakeholders, and customers, laying the foundation for collaboration and growth. 

Sustainability & Social Impact

Integrate ESG principles into your business practices to drive sustainability and create lasting change.  

Market Research

Conduct in-depth market research to uncover growth opportunities, drive innovation, and identify areas for impact. Develop the skills to expand your customer base and boost revenue.

Inclusive & Neurodiverse Friendly Environment

We’re committed to fostering an accessible and welcoming coworking space where entrepreneurs of all abilities feel supported. Our sensory-friendly spaces and tailored workshops are designed to help everyone thrive and contribute their unique strengths to the entrepreneurial community. 

Embrace change, collaborate boldly, and take action—together, we can shape the future
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We’re surrounded by inspiring people, all driven by a passion to make a difference. Meet the founders, from local to global, whose projects are creating meaningful change.
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D3 truly feels like home, a place where we can explore and grow. It helps us navigate the challenges of structuring our governance to ensure our solutions focus on impact, which is essential for our mission.
Jean-Christophe Mortreux
Emission Reduction Now
Founder
District 3 helped us address weaknesses in marketing and financing. Our coach encouraged us to treat these challenges with love, providing valuable insight and support as a helpful mirror in our growth journey.
Catherine Mondor
Medyx
Founder
The support has been invaluable in our transition from startup to growth, facilitating conversations that help us explore both company and personal dynamics, guiding us through changes in roles and responsibilities.
Colin Gallagher
Haply
Co-founder
We are guided by three mentors from MentorConnect. They have supported our evolution and pivots, asking the tough questions that have led us to make better decisions.
Eric Normandeau
RecharjME
Founder
District 3 validated my idea and provided new skills, making me feel like I belong. Their virtual and physical spaces offer mentorship and inspiration from other startups, creating a supportive community focused on social impact.
Anne-Pascale Ménard
Cedulify
Founder
I find that as a solo entrepreneur, the road is really lonely at times. Surrounding yourself and being in spaces with other entrepreneurs, having friends that also have businesses, really, really helps.
Marie-Claire Hamel
Ozex
Founder
I had this idea that we need to raise millions of dollars. My coach was Julie, and she was telling me, be calm, try to build a good business, not just raise money. You want to develop a product that has value for your users.
Behnam Farsi
CanApply
Founder
At District 3, we were challenged constantly. The one-on-one coaching transformed us from two people with a good idea into a business with clear strategy, mission, and vision.
Erika Braithwaite
Precision Analytics
Co-founder
D3 offers incredible support for entrepreneurs. The tailored Launch & Grow program lets us choose relevant workshops, and 1:1 sessions with our dedicated coach ensure we stay focused on our business and keep moving forward.
Catherine Forest-Nault
Life Engine
Co-founder
Success is deeply personal for me. It’s about making a meaningful impact, helping others, and achieving financial stability. Equally important is the personal growth that comes from this journey, shaping who I am.
Bishakh Rout
OcuVista Solutions
Co-founder
District 3 offered valuable mentoring and coaching support, enabling us to exchange ideas. We continue with MentorConnect, where diverse mentors share insights, revealing that many challenges are similar across industries.
Josh Pottel
Molecular Forecaster
Co-founder
As a leader, D3 supports you throughout your journey, encouraging exploration from various angles. Each time you reach a milestone, they motivate you to keep moving forward.
Dilan Jaunky
GC LipidTech
Co-founder
I had been a scientist all my life. Patents and papers have a major impact only when they become a product, therapy or tool. I’ve grown tremendously since, thanks to the right support to guide me along my entrepreneurial journey.
Margaret Magdesian, Ph.D.
Ananda Devices
Co-Founder
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How is intellectual property (IP) handled within the program?

We do not take ownership of your IP. Instead, we provide support to help founders access grants and resources to effectively manage and protect their intellectual property.

What kind of support and resources are provided?

Coaching, access to experts for office hours. Participants gain exposure to international markets and receive support for investor and industry visibility at global conventions. Additional resources include grant opportunities through District 3, coworking space and a prototyping lab.

What kind of networking opportunities are available?

Our program offers extensive networking opportunities with clinical settings, investors, service providers, industry experts, and relevant government entities. Additionally, we facilitate connections with other innovation centers across Canada.

At what stage can I join District 3’s Healthcare programs?

We encourage you to reach out as early as possible, ideally once you have achieved proof of concept (link to build), so we can assist you in establishing your business effectively (launch & grow link). Depending on the stage of your startup journey.

What specific areas of healthcare innovation does the program focus on?

Our program supports a wide range of healthcare innovations, covering all medtech and healthtech verticals, including paramedical fields.

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News from District 3's ecosystem
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January 1, 1970

Aifred Health clinical trial results published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry show AI can improve recovery rates for patients with depression.
We’re proud to celebrate Aifred Health, a D3 startup and MentorConnect alum, on the publication of their North American clinical trial results in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The team’s AI-driven platform has shown powerful results in improving remission rates and accelerating recovery for patients with major depression.
Doximity buys Pathway Medical for $63 million to help doctors get AI-powered answers
Congratulations to Pathway, a MentorConnect alum, on their $63M acquisition by Doximity. Founded by Louis Mullie, MD and Christophe Marois, Pathway was built on a mission to put the latest medical knowledge directly into the hands of physicians. Their AI-powered platform supports evidence-based decisions at the point of care, helping doctors improve outcomes for patients.
MycoFutures featured in BetaKit’s Most Ambitious issue
Featured in BetaKit’s Most Ambitious issue in the World Savers category, recognizing innovators solving the world’s toughest challenges. CEO & Co-founder Stephanie Lipp spoke at the BetaKit Most Ambitious Town Hall during Toronto Tech Week, sharing the stage with Canadian changemakers.
Yellowbird Diagnostics publishes groundbreaking research in npj Precision Medicine
Congrats to Yellowbird Diagnostics, a District 3 startup, on publishing groundbreaking research in npj Precision Medicine toward creating the first objective diagnostic tool for concussion. The team identified aldehydes as an early biomarker of brain injury, detectable with their MRI contrast agent ProxyNA3, enabling injury location and severity to be seen before traditional signs appear.