grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateAugust 01, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
  • Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
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grant_card_status|open

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Get access to partnership opportunities for your Canadian health technology company through a network of Ontario health organizations to evaluate technologies in real-world setting and to facilitate their broad adoption into the health system.

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There are activities eligible for this grant. The OBIO® EAHN™ program supports Canadian health technology companies and healthcare organizations in evaluating technologies, facilitating their adoption into the health system, and providing financial support during the evaluation.
  • Evaluation and adoption of innovative healthcare technologies
  • Collaboration between health technology companies and healthcare organizations
  • Financial support for technology evaluation
  • Facilitation of technology adoption into the health system
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$70,000

Evaluation of a digital mental health app

$80,000

Adoption of telemedicine platform in a Calgary clinic

$70,000

Pilot study of a wearable cardiac monitor

$100,000

Trial of a robotic surgery assistant in a Winnipeg hospital

$75,000

Adoption of a smart pill dispenser in an Ottawa senior care home

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for participation in the EAHN™ program is implied for Canadian health technology companies, but explicit criteria are not detailed in the provided information.
  • Companies must be considered Canadian health technology companies.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Canadian health technology companies and healthcare organizations who are part of or wish to engage with the Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN™) can apply. The program is structured to support the real-world evaluation of technologies and foster industry-driven partnerships within the Canadian health sector. Collaborative participation in the program is encouraged from companies, healthcare organizations, and ecosystem partners dedicated to improving patient care, provider satisfaction, and system efficiencies through innovative technologies.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The OBIO EAHN program supports projects that bridge Canadian health technology companies with healthcare organizations to evaluate and integrate innovative technologies into the health system. Eligible activities focus on the real-world assessment of technologies and their broad dissemination and demonstration globally.
  • Evaluation of health technologies in real-world settings.
  • Partnership development between technology companies and healthcare organizations.
  • Dissemination of value-producing technologies within the health system.
  • Creation of showcase sites for successful technologies.
  • Support for technology enhancements based on evaluation feedback.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The OBIO's Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN™) program has evaluation and selection criteria for companies seeking financial support:
  • Demonstrated potential to improve patient care, provider satisfaction, and system efficiency.
  • Evidence of innovation and value-producing technologies.
  • Strong interest in advancing Canadian healthcare solutions.

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  • Step 1: Preliminary Engagement
    • Contact OBIO to express interest in the EAHN™ program and determine eligibility.
    • Discuss partnership objectives with OBIO to align project goals with program expectations.
  • Step 2: Develop Partnership
    • Identify and establish partnerships with appropriate healthcare organizations through OBIO’s network.
    • Collaborate with partners to outline evaluation methodologies and expected outcomes.
  • Step 3: Application Preparation
    • Prepare a detailed application including company profile, technology details, and partnership agreements.
    • Include specific project plans, evaluation strategies, and anticipated impacts on healthcare delivery.
  • Step 4: Submit Application
    • Submit the completed application and all required supporting documentation to OBIO through the provided channels.
    • Ensure all aspects of the application are aligned with the program’s goals and requirements.
  • Step 5: Follow-up and Review
    • OBIO reviews the application and provides feedback or requests further information if necessary.
    • Engage with OBIO for any required clarifications or adjustments to the proposal.
  • Step 6: Confirmation and Next Steps
    • Upon acceptance, receive a confirmation and outline of next steps for project initiation.
    • Begin collaborative projects and evaluations as per the agreed plan.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • EAHN™ provides a platform for both showcasing successful Canadian healthcare technologies and facilitating their global market access.
  • The program encourages partnerships that can demonstrate the value of Canadian health innovations both locally and internationally.
  • Participation in the EAHN™ program may bolster a company’s profile and facilitate access to further funding opportunities.
  • The program facilitates connections with national and regional innovation partners, providing additional support and resources for technology adoption.
  • Participants may benefit from engagement with Canadian healthcare networks to validate and optimize technology solutions before going international.

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OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

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