As we head into the holiday season, our H2i ventures hasn’t slowed the pace to grow! Here are some exciting updates from them:

Toothpod Launches Chewable Dental Hygiene Tablet

Toothpod has introduced a chewable tablet designed to support dental hygiene for people regardless of access to clinics or running water. The tablet cleans the mouth, reset its level of acidity, and promotes healthy oral bacteria.

“If the solutions were working, this would not be the most severe problem that the Canadian government is putting [more than] $10 billion over the next five years into [the federal government’s dental care plan],” says Vishar Yaghoubian, CEO and Founder of Toothpod.

Recently, Toothpod expanded from U.S. clinic sales to online availability across North America. (More coverage from BetaKit and in The Globe and Mail)

Bobo App Featured in Forbes as AI Parenting Tools Go Mainstream

Bobo was highlighted in Forbes for its innovative approach to early childhood support and its role in making AI parenting tools essential for families. The app combines AI-driven advice, a continuously updated “digital twin” for each child, and access to over 140 verified experts, helping parents track and manage their child’s health from pregnancy through early childhood. Serving more than 10,000 Canadian parents, Bobo is now expanding into the U.S. market. (Read article)

Laetech Took Second Place at TERMIS-AM 2025

Laetech earned second place in the Annual Business Plan Competition at the 2025 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) conference. The biotech company develops cell-based therapeutics for reconstructive and cosmetic treatments. (More on LinkedIn)