CAN Health Network
Canada
Medical technology development opportunities for SMEs
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateJune 12, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
- CAN Health Network
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Get paired with a health care organization in this national network and get access to facilities in order to develop, refine and commercialize a solution to a major health care challenge.
grant_single_labels|projects
There are several projects and activities eligible for this grant, including:
- Supporting Canadian health innovation companies in accessing a receptive marketplace.
- Removing common access barriers to help businesses grow and scale.
- Creating economic prosperity by scaling Canadian technology companies and stimulating job creation.
- Facilitating joint-problem solving between health systems and companies to provide innovative solutions for a more efficient healthcare system.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$500,000
Ottawa
Development of wearable devices to monitor cardiovascular health
$360,000
Toronto
Creating an online mental health support platform for youth
$280,000
Vancouver
Implementation of a telemedicine platform to improve rural healthcare access
$400,000
Toronto
Development of an AI-based diagnostics tool for early cancer detection
$384,000
Calgary
Developing a platform for remote monitoring of elderly patients
$416,000
Montreal
Launching a mobile app to manage chronic diseases
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Canadian health technology companies
- Seeking to grow and scale their businesses
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for this grant should be Canadian health technology companies looking to scale and innovate in the health care sector. They should be interested in integrating and collaborating within the CAN Health Network.
- Canadian health technology companies
- Companies aiming to scale and innovate in the health care sector
- Businesses interested in integrating and collaborating within the CAN Health Network
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to technology development, market research, pilot projects, and scaling up operations. Expenses may cover personnel, materials, equipment, and travel expenses.
- Technology development
- Market research
- Pilot projects
- Scaling up operations
- Personnel costs
- Materials and equipment
- Travel expenses
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
Summary: The grant specifies eligible geographic areas in Canada.
- Atlantic region
- Ontario region
- Western region
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant, as outlined below:
- Alignment with the objectives of the CAN Health Network
- Demonstrated potential for economic prosperity and job creation
- Innovative solutions and scalability
- Market readiness and customer insights
- Regional needs and opportunities recognition
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Grant Summary
A platform for Canadian health technology companies to lead the new health care economy, the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network aims to provide an integrated marketplace to remove access barriers and foster innovation.
Grant Details
The CAN Health Network is a transformative initiative facilitating the growth of Canadian health technology companies by connecting them with health care sites to showcase their solutions. By leveraging existing procurement guidelines and addressing market needs, the network accelerates business scalability, encourages economic prosperity, and generates domestic job opportunities within the health tech sector. Through its Edge model, the network fosters collaboration, innovation, and market expansion across regions, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses in the global health tech market.
