Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations (NERVE)

Opportunity Information

The Ontario Brain Institute’s NERVE (Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations) program is Canada’s single largest award that catalyzes early stage entrepreneurs to commercialize brain-related technologies.

NERVE provides $100,000 in funding to awarded Canadian-based entrepreneurs, in addition to 12 months of training opportunities, one-on-one mentorship, and support in order to help kick-start and grow their neurotech ventures. 

The NERVE program offers:

• Funding in the form of a non-dilutive grant
• Workshops and other training opportunities
• One-on-one mentorship from an expert in your sector
• Value-add opportunities as part of the OBI network