Plug and Play Tech Center, a global innovation platform, announced a new partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd., a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Boehringer-Ingelheim Canada is one of the first partners to officially have joined Plug and Play’s new health program in Canada and will work directly with select startups in advancing digital health innovation and adoption across the country.
“We are excited to be discovering the next wave of healthcare solutions by working with Plug and Play,” said Dr. Gabriel Kim, Vice President of Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. “By embracing the power of partnership and diversity of minds across the startup community, we can propel digital health innovation that will transform lives, today and for generations to come.”
The announcement was made at Plug and Play Alberta’s recent EXPO Day event in Calgary, Alberta. Boehringer Ingelheim Canada’s Director of Healthcare Affairs Solutions, Clement Chan, and Lana Solberg, Healthcare Solutions and Partnerships Western Canada, were both in attendance.
Since its inaugural batch in Silicon Valley in 2015, Plug and Play Health has expanded to seven global locations, accelerated 400+ startups in partnership with more than 40+ corporations, and made over 120+ investments. The goal is to make a lasting impact on healthcare one investment at a time.
“We are proud to have a collaboration with a committed partner like Boehringer Ingelheim Canada as we scale up our platform in Alberta. They are a recognized leader in advancing adoption of digital solutions that co-create value with partners in the healthcare industry,” said Lindsay Smylie, Director of Plug and Play Alberta.
As an independent and family-owned company, Boehringer Ingelheim has the freedom to pursue long-term visions and support innovative technologies that will help create a healthier future.
Boehringer Ingelheim Canada has been an engaged member of Plug and Play’s Health Advisory Board for Batch 1 of their program, delivering considerable value to participating startups. For startups interested in joining the platform to work directly with Boehringer-Ingelheim Canada