Universal IbogaineTSXV: IBO
Canadian biotech developing standardised ibogaine therapy protocols for opioid use disorder. Filed a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) with Health Canada for a Phase 1 clinical study. The company has undergone management restructuring and faces ongoing financing challenges.
Development Programmes
1Ibogaine (Pharmaceutical-Grade)
IbogaineOpioid use disorder
Programme Tracker
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Company in financial distress; Management Cease Trade Order (MCTO) from Alberta Securities Commission; CTA was supposed to be filed by Dec 2025 but was NOT; restructuring in progress; Kelburn Recovery Centre temporarily closed
Milestones
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Apr 1, 2024
Engaged Changemark Research + Evaluation Ltd as CRO to compile Health Canada Clinical Trial Application (CTA); 4-6 month expected timeline
Why it matters: CRO engagement for CTA preparation was the first concrete step toward clinical development. GMP ibogaine supply confirmed secured.
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Jan 22, 2025
Sold Belize island property (subsidiary) for USD $300,000 (~CAD $416,000 net); proceeds to fund audit completion and re-engage R&D consultants for CTA
Why it matters: Asset sale to fund basic operations and CTA work indicates severe cash shortage. Selling physical assets to fund regulatory filings is a distress signal.
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Jul 16, 2025
CFO departure; CEO debt settlement via share issuance; board member resignation; two new board members appointed September
Why it matters: Executive turnover and debt-for-equity swaps are hallmarks of corporate distress.
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Sep 4, 2025
Announced intent to file CTA with Health Canada within 90 days; confirmed GMP ibogaine supply secured; selected Intrinsik Corp for regulatory strategy
Why it matters: The 90-day CTA commitment (deadline ~Dec 2025) was NOT met. Despite engaging a regulatory consultant (Intrinsik) and confirming drug supply, the company could not execute the filing.
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Dec 4, 2025
Alberta Securities Commission issued Management Cease Trade Order (MCTO) for failure to file annual audited financial statements
Why it matters: MCTO prevents management from trading securities and signals regulatory non-compliance. Combined with $726,500 in matured convertible debt and the temporary closure of Kelburn Recovery Centre (Winnipeg), the company faces existential risk.
Company milestone
In progressActual: Jan 3, 2026
Bi-weekly default status report: CTA filing postponed until "after restructuring completion"; exploring sale of Kelburn Recovery Centre property; restructuring ongoing
Why it matters: CTA filing indefinitely postponed. The ibogaine clinical programme cannot proceed until the company's financial and regulatory situation stabilizes. High risk of delisting or dissolution.
Watch next: Restructuring completion; MCTO lifting; CTA filing; any acquisition or partnership announcement
Recorded Events
Jan 3, 2026: Company milestone
Dec 4, 2025: Company milestone
Sep 4, 2025: Company milestone
Jul 16, 2025: Company milestone
Jan 22, 2025: Company milestone
Quick Facts
- Type
- Public Biotech
- Ticker
- TSXV: IBO
- Lead Stage
- Pre-clinical
- HQ
- Canada
- Website
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