--- title: Transform Health and Life Sciences with Collaborations via Mitacs description: Mitacs has long been a pioneer in Canada’s biotechnology ecosystem. With our knowledge and expertise, Mitacs enables Canadian companies to explore cutting-edge research, transformative collaborations, and pioneering advancements in the intersection of biotechnology and healthcare. image: https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/2024_MitacsImpact%20vignette_ON_16Bit_UofT_Mark%20Cicero_LONG%20-%20BRANDFOLDER_EN%20V2.png --- [Skip to content](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/go-biotech-health-16bit#main-content) 01 - Header [![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png) ![Mitacs Logo 2026\_Navy\_Medium (2)](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png?width=400&height=200&name=Mitacs%20Logo%202026_Navy_Medium%20(2).png)](https://www.mitacs.ca) - [English](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/en/go-biotech-health-16bit) - [Français](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/fr/go-biotech-sante-16bit) ![Biotech](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Biotech.jpg "Biotech") # Biomanufacturing the Future Work with top life sciences and AI talent without breaking the bank - We co-invest up to 50% in your project - We connect you with top research talent to help solve your innovation challenges - We provide expert guidance on new product or service development to ensure you succeed ![Explore opportunities](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-160884407130.png) # Success Story 14 - Cards Can Artificial Intelligence Help Detect Osteoporosis Early? Only 22 percent of eligible at-risk patients are screened for osteoporosis, and Toronto-based startup **16 Bit** wants to change that trend. Using Rho™ — an AI-enabled medical device software — in X-rays, they can **identify low bone mineral density** when patients are being screened for other issues. Partnering with Mitacs, 16 Bit developed a cloud version of the technology, which allowed them to make it available online and **scale operations globally**. [Find out more \>](https://www.mitacs.ca/our-innovation-insights/can-artificial-intelligence-help-detect-osteoporosis-early/) ![2024\_MitacsImpact vignette\_ON\_16Bit\_White](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/2024_MitacsImpact%20vignette_ON_16Bit_White.jpg?width=432&height=553&name=2024_MitacsImpact%20vignette_ON_16Bit_White.jpg) These Biotech Companies Trust Us ![Screenshot 2023-12-06 143642](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-12-06%20143642.png "Screenshot 2023-12-06 143642") Canada’s AI Hubs and Mitacs ![Map-AI](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Map-AI.png "Map-AI") 07 - CTA ## Are you ready to start a Biotech project or need more information? ![Connect with an expert](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/40013055/interactive-144364494693.png) 14 - Cards ## How it works     ![square-1-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-1-light.svg) ### Sign up ![square-2-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-2-light.svg) ### Connect with a Mitacs advisor ![square-3-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-3-light.svg) ### Find your ideal research talent ![square-4-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/square-4-light.svg) ### Pay less than 50% of the cost ![rocket-launch-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/rocket-launch-sharp-light.svg) ### Launch your R&D project! # Outcome of Projects\* ![Screenshot 2023-11-30 141016 2](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-11-30%20141016%202.png "Screenshot 2023-11-30 141016 2") \*Statistics based on evaluation of Mitacs projects three years post-completion. 14 - Cards ###### Drive medical innovation with Mitacs ## Your Key Benefits ![hands-holding-dollar-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/hands-holding-dollar-light.svg) Unlock **essential funding** for groundbreaking healthcare projects. ![layer-group-sharp-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/layer-group-sharp-light.svg) Collaborate with **confidence**, ensuring IP protection and **scalability**. ![star-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/star-light.svg) Tackle the **complexity** of team and **project management** in biotech. ![globe-light](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hubfs/globe-light.svg) Navigate the **evolving landscape** of biotech **advancements**. 15 - Logos Slider ![3fb366a6-deloitte\_1000000000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/3fb366a6-deloitte_1000000000000000000028.png?width=260&height=70&name=3fb366a6-deloitte_1000000000000000000028.png) ![2bda5b6b-element-ai\_106s01s000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/2bda5b6b-element-ai_106s01s000000000000028.png?width=260&height=68&name=2bda5b6b-element-ai_106s01s000000000000028.png) ![7803fc68-providence\_106x031000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/7803fc68-providence_106x031000000000000028.png?width=260&height=113&name=7803fc68-providence_106x031000000000000028.png) ![29dd1c43-mda\_105501r000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/29dd1c43-mda_105501r000000000000028.png?width=260&height=88&name=29dd1c43-mda_105501r000000000000028.png) ![6ed93d1d-vector\_105404f000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/6ed93d1d-vector_105404f000000000000028.png?width=260&height=224&name=6ed93d1d-vector_105404f000000000000028.png) ![0c45744c-pratt\_105204b000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/0c45744c-pratt_105204b000000000000028.png?width=260&height=221&name=0c45744c-pratt_105204b000000000000028.png) ![a1e46a50-ecobee\_106u01s000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/a1e46a50-ecobee_106u01s000000000000028.png?width=260&height=67&name=a1e46a50-ecobee_106u01s000000000000028.png) ![829933f5-humanitas\_103z03s000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/829933f5-humanitas_103z03s000000000000028.png?width=260&height=247&name=829933f5-humanitas_103z03s000000000000028.png) ![cfbe0190-borealis\_106o02g000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/cfbe0190-borealis_106o02g000000000000028.png?width=260&height=95&name=cfbe0190-borealis_106o02g000000000000028.png) ![0d1a0f90-ericsson\_107101o000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/0d1a0f90-ericsson_107101o000000000000028.png?width=260&height=61&name=0d1a0f90-ericsson_107101o000000000000028.png) ![f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs\_108001f000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs_108001f000000000000028.png?width=260&height=46&name=f0fbe9d4-canadian-nuclear-labs_108001f000000000000028.png) ![6e96aef4-soscip-logo\_106u01z000000000000028](https://innovation.mitacs.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/6e96aef4-soscip-logo_106u01z000000000000028.png?width=260&height=75&name=6e96aef4-soscip-logo_106u01z000000000000028.png) 07 - CTA ###### Want to build your innovation capacity? 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