Best Orthopedics Companies in Canada
The 85 best Orthopedics companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Spineology.
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$3.4b in tracked funding; 82% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Orthopedics companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spineology Developer of minimally invasive spinal surgery devices 57Funding top 25%Tech top 32%Moat top 39%Growth top 45% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Techtop 32% Moattop 39% Growthtop 45% Marketbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $67.0M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 24 yrs (0.5/yr) Tech: 33 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $67M | 7 mo ago | 94 | 1997 | Brian Snider Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 2 launchs |
| 2 | Kinova Developer of robotic arms for personal assistance and research purposes 69Patents top 20%Innovation top 27%Moat top 28%Funding top 33% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 20% Innovationtop 27% Moattop 28% Fundingtop 33% Talenttop 34% Techtop 38% Growthtop 45% Markettop 46% Producttop 49% Globalbottom 45% Newsbottom 27% Patents: 83 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 41 filings since 2022 vs 28 in 2017-21 Innovation: 83 patents (top 12% of patent-holders) · 41 filings since 2022 vs 28 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $57M | 52 mo ago | 243 | 2006 | Charles Deguire Co-Founder & CEO | Craft CMSPHPYii+23 | 83 patents Modular, protected robotic manipulators with advanced control and plug‑in joint interfaces | 1 partnership |
| 3 | Ortho Regenetative Technologies Orthopedic tissue repair devices | $12M | 48 mo ago | 4 | 2015 | — | AMPWhatsApp Business ChatGoogle Font API+4 | — | — |
| 4 | Stoko Supplier of medical-grade knee bracing | $7M | 60 mo ago | 23 | 2017 | Zack Eberwein CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon Web Services+39 | — | 1 job opening |
| 5 | ChitogenX Developer of therapeutic tissue repair technologies to improve tissue healing | $4M | 36 mo ago | 6 | 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Mesentech Developer of therapies for treating bone disorders | $4M | 17 mo ago | 13 | 2016 | Ian McBeath Founder & Co-CEO | — | — | — |
| 7 | Cryos Technologies Developing dynamic orthotics and digital postural assessment systems | $3M | 112 mo ago | 44 | 1994 | John A Stimpson CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 7 patents Foot biomechanics imaging, surface analysis instrumentation, and adaptive orthotic footwear technologies. | — |
| 8 | Covina BioMedical A glass-based bone cement for the repair of vertebral fractures | $3M | 132 mo ago | — | 2015 | Caitlin Pierlot CEO | — | 2 patents Germanium-based glass ionomer dental cements for restorative dentistry | — |
| 9 | Spring Loaded Technology Provides bionic knee braces | $2M | 123 mo ago | 27 | 2012 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+24 | 52 patents Spring-loaded orthopedic braces with integrated energy-storage and hydraulic tension mechanisms. | — |
| 10 | Induce Biologics Bioimplants for bone regeneration | $2M | 135 mo ago | 8 | 2008 | — | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+10 | 16 patents Multiphasic growth‑factor delivery via polymeric bio‑implants for tissue regeneration | — |
| 11 | Rehabtronics Developer of rehabilitation devices for neurological diseases | $2M | 55 mo ago | 15 | 2003 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+19 | 42 patents Therapeutic electrical muscle stimulation and pressure injury mitigation devices. | — |
| 12 | Plantiga Provider of smart insoles for activity tracking | $1M | 59 mo ago | 9 | 2006 | Norman McKay Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+18 | 12 patents Integrated footbed suspension systems for improved comfort in footwear | — |
| 13 | Satellos Bioscience Developer of small molecule drugs for rare diseases | $1M | 18 mo ago | 3 | 2012 | Michael Rudnicki Co-Founder | BugHerdQ4MediaElement.js+19 | 6 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 14 | GaitTronics Develops robots for effortless mobility for seniors | $600K | 167 mo ago | 2 | 2012 | — | — | 5 patents Intelligent control systems for patient gait assistance and rehabilitation devices | — |
| 15 | GCS Medical Limb positioner used for arthroscopic and open shoulder surgeries | $590K | 162 mo ago | — | 2011 | Guillaume Chauvette Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 16 | eupraxia pharmaceuticals Eupraxia is a clinical-stage biotech company developing locally delivered, extended-release alternatives to… | $473K | 19 mo ago | 21 | 2012 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+26 | 99 patents Controlled‑release injectable drug formulations and crystal engineering for targeted anti‑inflammatory therapy | 1 job opening |
| 17 | Spinesonics Medical Ultrasound Navigated Spine Surgery | $345K | 144 mo ago | — | 2013 | Amir Manbachi Founder | — | — | — |
| 18 | Brink Bionics Developer of robotic upper-limb replacement technology | $334K | 69 mo ago | 1 | 2018 | Erik Lloyd Co-Founder & CEO | — | 7 patents EMG-based low‑latency control and modular prosthetic hand technologies for myoelectric devices | — |
| 19 | B-Temia Developer of wearable robots for human mobility | $103K | 133 mo ago | 25 | 2010 | — | — | 269 patents Wearable exoskeleton and orthotic support structures with actuation and load‑transfer technologies | — |
Top 12 Orthopedics companies in Canada
#1
Late Stage · St. Paul, Alberta · founded 1997 · 94 employees$67Mraised▾
Developer of minimally invasive spinal surgery devices. The company develops surgical techniques, implants, and instruments that conserve spinal bone, nerve, and muscle tissues during orthopedic surgeries. The company offers deployable grafting, pedicular fixation, interbody fusion, retractor, liquid tissue matrix, amniotic wound covering, spinal fixation, allograft, and facet fixation systems. The OptiMesh Deployable Grafting System works by allowing implants to be inserted empty and then deployed to their full size, once in position.
- Nov 2025Unattributed$8.8M
- Jul 2024Unattributed$25M
- May 2023Unattributed$5M
- Sep 2021Venture Debt$15M
#2
Series A · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2016 · 13 employees$3.9Mraised▾
Developer of therapies for treating bone disorders. The company's lead candidate is MES1007, a bone-targeted prodrug that has the potential to reverse bone loss caused by diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis. Also, it leverages bi-specific drug conjugate technology to develop new drugs for hematological and gastrointestinal diseases.
- Jan 2025Series A$2.3M
- Nov 2024Series A$1.2M
- Apr 2022Series A$3.9M
- Nov 2020Seed—
#3
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2012 · 3 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Developer of small molecule drugs for rare diseases. The company's lead drug is used for the treatment of rare degenerative disease and a muscular genetic disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It restores the capacity of muscle stem cells to properly divide and produce progenitor cells.
- Dec 2024Post IPO$25M
- Sep 2022Seed$99.2K
- Jan 2021Seed$1M
#4
Series B · Boisbriand, Quebec · founded 2006 · 243 employees$57Mraised▾
Developer of robotic arms for personal assistance and research purposes. It provides robotic arms designed to work alongside humans in diverse applications. It enhance performance and safety in manufacturing, healthcare, and other sectors. It utilizes cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and enhance service functionality. The flagship product is assistive six-axis robotic manipulator arm with a two or three finger hand arm that allows users to perform multiple functions for patients with spinal cord injuries, SMA, muscular dystrophy, ALS, and stroke.
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$16M
- Dec 2021Series B$32M
- Sep 2017Series A$25M
#5
Public · Victoria, British Columbia · founded 2012 · 21 employees$473Kraised▾
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of locally delivered, extended-release alternatives to existing pharmaceuticals. Its product EP-104 is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis and eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms.
#6
Public · Quebec City, Quebec · founded 2015 · 4 employees$11.6Mraised▾
Ortho Regenerative Technologies is an orthopedic company developing therapeutic tissue repair devices to improve surgeries. The company is developing products for indications including Rotator Cuff , Meniscus, Articular Cartilage, OA Pain, Other ligament/ tendon, and Nucleus Pulposus. The company is developing its products based on, RESTORE technology, simple to use surgical adjunct that is designed to assist in the repair of hard to heal injuries.
- May 2022Grant (prize money)$500K
- Feb 2022Post IPO$2.6M
- Nov 2021Post IPO$1.2M
- Aug 2020Post IPO$2.5M
#7
Public · Kirkland Lake, Ontario · founded 2015 · 6 employees$4.1Mraised▾
Developer of therapeutic tissue repair technologies to improve tissue healing. The company uses a proprietary chitosan-based biopolymer and biologic combination to deliver biologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), to enhance healing in various musculoskeletal conditions.
- Jun 2023Post IPO$288K
- Apr 2023Post IPO$3.9M
- Feb 2023Post IPO—
#8
Seed · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2017 · 23 employees$7Mraised▾
Supplier of medical-grade knee bracing
- Jun 2021Seed$995.8K
- May 2021Seed$6M
#9
Seed · London, Ontario · founded 2022$20Kraised▾
Developer of prosthetic socket for amputees. It offers an automatically adjusting prosthetic socket uses sensors, wireless electronics, and motor-driven panels to wear a prosthetic leg.
- Jan 2025Seed—
- 2023Seed$20K
- Sep 2022Seed—
#10
Seed · Edmonton, Alberta · founded 2003 · 15 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Developer of rehabilitation devices for neurological diseases. The company offers Prelivia, which uses patented neurostimulation technology to help alleviate pressure injuries. Also, offers ReJoyce Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Workstation for the recovery of upper limb function and to perform easy assessments.
- Nov 2021Seed$1.6M
#11
Seed · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2006 · 9 employees$1.4Mraised▾
Provider of smart insoles for activity tracking. The company has developed AI-based wearable insoles to analyze and track lower body musculoskeletal injuries, body health, and performance output. Also, it provides a mobile-based app for the users to review data and visualize the progress of the activity.
- Jun 2021Seed$1.2M
- Feb 2012Seed$250K
#12
Seed · Halifax, Nova Scotia · founded 2012 · 27 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Spring Loaded Technology is a Canada-based startup that has developed bionic knee braces for both re-enabling mobility and performance enhancement. The product is expected to enhance strength, reduce fatigue and increase stability.
- Mar 2016Seed$1.4M
- Jun 2015Grant (prize money)$100K
- Oct 2014Seed$270K
- Jan 2014Seed$100K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Orthopedics coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Medical Devices is moving in Canada
A read on the academic research around Medical Devices — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 186 Canada-affiliated papers.
- University of Toronto24
- University of Alberta15
- McMaster University13
- McGill University13
- University of Ottawa12
- Robot3→4
- Robot18
- Surgical robot18
- Teleoperation7
- Computer vision6
- Biomedical engineering5
- Biomedical engineering9
- Risk analysis (engineering)7
- Health care6
- Surgical robot6
- Patient safety5
Where medical devices is researched across Canada
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing medical devices patents in Canada
Canada medical devices patent filing is cooling — 23,091 filings from 8,000 assignees (2016–2025), led by Medtronic Cryocath, Trudell Medical INT, UNIV Health Network; annual filings 2103→2001.
- Medtronic Cryocath802
- Trudell Medical INT750
- UNIV Health Network586
- Orthosoft473
- Kardium452
- Baylis Medical420
- Sunnybrook RES INST410
- Titan MED390
Common questions
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