Where Next Happens

Dr. Claudia Krywiak interviews CEO and co-founder of Gotcare Chenny Xia about the challenges and innovations in Canada’s home care system. Chenny discusses Gotcare’s technology-driven, human-centered platform that empowers patients and caregivers, improves access tohome care, and supports care workers. The conversation covers the importance of co-design, the thoughtful use of AI, and Gotcare’s eff...

This episode of Where Next Happens delves into the future of reproductive health with Jeremy Grushcow (CEO & Co-Founder) and Kaylene Ready (Chief Product Officer & Genetic Counsellor) of Juniper Genomics. Host Doctor Claudia Krywiak explores the shift towards later parenthood, the challenges of fertility decline, and how Juniper Genomics’ cutting-edge genetic testing is changing IVF outcom...

Ontario sees 1 in 6 hospitalizations involve sepsis—a critical condition where time and monitoring make all the difference. In this compelling episode, Dr. Claudia Kreviazuk sits down with Dr. Joe Eibl, co-founder of Flosonics Medical, creators of the FloPatch: the world’s first wearable, wireless ultrasound device for real-time, non-invasive blood flow monitoring in critically ill patients. Dr. E...

Quantum computing is no longer a distant theory or a topic for science fiction. It is emerging now, reshaping how we might model climate systems, discover new medicines, and design advanced materials. Yet, the industry stands at a crucial threshold. The question is how we move from promising research to real-world applications that touch billions of lives. Just as important, who is leading this ef...

Cancer affects almost every Canadian family, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping how we diagnose and treat this disease. In this episode of Where Next Happens, Dr. Claudia Krywiak speaks with Saumik Biswas, CEO and co-founder of Tenomix, to explore the company’s journey from early innovation to commercialization of a revolutionary robotic device that accelerates and...

Canada’s roads are getting deadlier, but innovation may hold the answer. In this episode, Dr. Claudia Krywiak sits down with Kurtis McBride, CEO and co-founder of Miovision, to unpack his 20-year journey from University of Waterloo student to global leader in smart traffic technology. Kurtis shares how AI and digital tools are transforming traffic management, making streets safer, and empowering c...

On the surface, farming conjures images of soil-dusted boots and open fields under a vast sky. In Ontario, however, agriculture and food production is undergoing a rapid transformation. Climate shifts, resource scarcity, and rising demand for local food are all accelerating the need for change. A quiet revolution is taking root. It’s unfolding in greenhouses, beneath the soil, and within microscop...

Ontario’s healthcare system is facing a crisis, one that strikes at the very heart of patient care. Despite the promise of advanced medical technology, such as AI diagnostics or precision medicine, wait times for procedures remain alarmingly high. In January 2025, hip replacement patients in Ontario waited an average of 62 days. This is more than double the recommended 30-day window. For knee repl...

Each week, join Dr. Claudia Krywiak for conversations with innovators tackling big challenges, from healthcare and climate change to housing and tech. Where Next Happens shines a spotlight on the people and technologies shaping Ontario’s future. To learn more about the Ontario Centre of Innovation, visit oc-innovation.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.