Innovotech Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:IOT; OTCQB:IOTCF) announced that its subsidiary Innovotech Labs Corporation is receiving advisory services and research and development funding of up to $234,000 CAD from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The funding will support the development of new antimicrobial testing services for medical devices such as catheters, implants, and wound dressings.
The new testing methods align with changes in international regulatory standards and medical device manufacturers’ needs in the areas of proliferation, biofilm formation, and translocation of microorganisms. This work builds on foundational development started last year and advances it into more robust, fit-for-purpose testing. As customer programs expand, manufacturers are requesting more advanced testing that better reflects real-world use and provides clearer decision-making data. Strengthening these capabilities will expand the Company’s service offerings, support regulatory readiness, and help customers demonstrate device safety and performance more effectively.
“This NRC IRAP support will help us to deepen our technical bench, problem solve for our customers and deliver solutions that reduce infections and complications for better health outcomes,” said Craig Milne, CEO. “It also positions us to meet rising client demand with higher-complexity testing and stronger technical support as standards and expectations continue to evolve.”
Innovotech Inc. is a leading life sciences services and technology company specializing in contract research, analytical, and microbial testing within regulated healthcare markets. The Company is a recognized leader in biofilm science and antimicrobial testing and provides advanced laboratory services supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, and industrial product development. Innovotech combines deep scientific expertise with proprietary methodologies and products, including its widely used MBEC Assay® platform for high‑throughput antimicrobial and antibiotic testing. Operating through ISO‑certified and GMP‑accredited laboratories, Innovotech supports clients across multiple sectors and geographies, delivering reliable, decision‑enabling data aligned with regulatory expectations such as those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada. Learn more at https://www.innovotech.ca.
The funding from NRC IRAP is expected to enable Innovotech to deepen its technical capabilities and problem-solve for customers, ultimately contributing to reduced infections and complications. The development of these advanced testing services positions the company to meet rising client demand for higher-complexity testing and stronger technical support as standards and expectations continue to evolve.
