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TissueTinker

ApplicationMontreal, CanadaFounded 2023· One of 313 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops proprietary 3D bioprinted tumor organoids using tissue-specific bioinks to replicate tumor microenvironments for cancer drug testing, replacing 2D cell cultures and animal trials.

CEO / Founder
Benjamin Ringler
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$6.96K
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
McGill Innovation Fund, Centech, University of New Brunswick

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D bioprinted tumor organoids; Tissue-specific bioinks; Ready-to-print tumor model designs

Technological Advantage

Bioink formulation tailored to replicate intercellular and cell-matrix interactions driving cancer growth; automated 3D cell culture through bioprinting system enabling high-throughput model production.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides human-relevant 3D tumor models that replicate cancer growth and metastasis, enabling more accurate preclinical drug testing and potentially reducing drug development costs and time.

How They Differentiate

Focuses specifically on 3D bioprinted tumor models with tissue-specific bioinks rather than general bioinks or organ-on-chip platforms; creates miniaturized models (300 microns) optimized for cancer research.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Biopharmaceutical companies, cancer researchers, academic institutions

Industry Verticals

Pharmaceuticals; Biotechnology; Medical Research

Competitors

Aspect Biosystems, Organovo

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

Selected for L2M Validate Quebec 2025 program; Featured in McGill University spinoff portfolio; Media coverage in 3D printing industry publications