From: Entrevestor
Date: Feb.17, 2026
New Minas, N.S.-based Elle, MD Biotechnologies has been recognized in the Emerging Category of the national CIX Startup Awards run by Toronto-based Elevate.
The awards are the largest national showcase of innovative tech companies, the group said in an announcement. Selected by a committee of more than 100 North American investors, the awards program is intended to bring promising startups at both early and growth stages to a global audience of active investors.
Headed by Dr. Jennifer Johnston, Elle, MD is developing a user-controlled contraceptive that’s free from pain, procedures, and hormones.