Momentum A.I.R.

Momentum for Innovators - Launch Faster with Scientific Firepower

Momentum - Academia & Industry Readiness Momentum AIR is a science-powered incubator that accelerates health and tech innovations from vision to market. We bridge the gap between academia and industry by pairing founders with top-tier experts—from scientists to IP lawyers, regulatory specialists to scaling advisors—to build, validate, and launch their ventures with confidence. Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, or digital health innovator, we don’t just mentor—we embed the right expertise, fill critical gaps, and stress-test your business so it’s investor-ready and market-proof. Your breakthrough, our momentum.

Program Offers

Supercharge Your Venture

We provide customized assistance fit to your needs: Become a client - Leveraging our extensive biotechnology, life sciences and tech expertise, we provide resources and assistance in your specific field, filling critical gaps, and pressure-testing every aspect of your business. Work with our HQPs - We provide you with highly qualified personnel (HQPs) to help with your projects. Scientists with industry skills who can help with benchwork, IP and market research, scaling operations, implementing a QMS, and much more. Microcredentials - We onboard your current and future staff with the critical startup skills so they can hit the ground running in your company. Network with us - We connect you with Life Science, Technology, Clean Energy and Digital Health experts to provide expertise in commercialization, regulatory, intellectual property, scaling, and much much more.
Become a Client
Accelerate your project or business with us.
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e-Learning Courses
Take our Microcredentials to increase your competitive edge.
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Work with our HQPs
Work with our Highly Trained Personnel (HQPs).
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Onboard your staff
We onboard your staff with tactical industry skills.
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THE VALUE WE PROVIDE FOR INDUSTRY, STARTUPS, RESEARCHERS AND PROFESSIONALS

Executive Roadmap

Join our executive incubator to propel your skills in entrepreneurship. Stress-test YOUR new venture in our incubator and accelerate your path to market and commercialization.
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STAGE 1 - CATALYZE
From Idea to Prototype
By the end of this program, you will stress-test your product idea to develop a feasible prototype, to test in "Synthesize".
STAGE 2 - SYNTHESIZE
Minimum Viable Product
By the end, you will turn your prototype into a MVP, collect data, strengthen your business plan, IP portfolio, and product pitch.
STAGE 3 - INCUBATE
Lab Trials / Alpha Testing
Test your MVP in a lab/bench setting, prepare for regulatory compliance (ISO or Privacy), build your IP portfolio, customers, and more.
STAGE 4 - ACTIVATE
Clinical/Field Trials/Beta Test
From the bench to clinical testing. Start large scale studies, get regulatory approval, customers, and expand/automate.
STAGE 5 - PROPEL
Approval and Exit
Personalized mentorship to propel your company, increase growth, revenue, sales, global market expansion, and exit.

Events

We keep you updated on the latest events in your sector to help you network with, and connect with the right people. Events in and around Ottawa, as well as conferences and workshops designed by us, to bring all the experts in one place for you.
INTERNAL EVENTS
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
Workshops
Participate in our online events like stress-testing your pitch, implementing a QMS, your company canvas, and much more.
EXTERNAL EVENTS
Events in Ottawa
Come with us to life-science, tech, and entrepreneurial events held in Ottawa! We can help introduce you to key stakeholders in your sector.
CONFERENCES
NEXT OMNITech - May 1 2026
Attend our annual multidisciplinary conference. For Scientists, Business leaders, Industry and Academics from Health to Tech.
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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.
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    Dr. Gillard (CSO - JN Nova)
    I wish I had this when i was starting out..
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    Dr. Shuhendler (Yellowbird Diagnostics)
    This is wonderful, and very applicable to the industry.
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    Maura Campbell (Founder, OBIO)
  • This is awesome, I'm so excited to be a part of it.
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    M. Davidson (VP Stratford IP Strategists)
    This is a great program, and very much needed!
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    Dr. Kinkley (Group Leader, Max Plank Institute)
    This is great, I am excited to work together and look forward to future collaborations.
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    Dr. Donnovan (Director, Life Sciences Ontario)
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