
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Health care and social assistance
Overview
Access a pool of qualified health science talent and receive wage subsidies to provide training, mentorship and develop your health science company in Ontario.
Activities funded
Eligibility
Eligibility for participation in the OBIO® Health to Business Bridge Program™ is primarily centered around the company's involvement in the health science industry and their need for recruitment and training support.
- Companies must be operating in the health science sector.
- Companies must require support for recruiting and onboarding new talent in the health science field.
- Applicants should be OBIO® members to access additional resources such as the Talent Network™ and wage subsidies.
Who is eligible?
The provided context does not include specific information on the evaluation and selection criteria for the OBIO® Health to Business Bridge Program™. Therefore, it is not possible to extract or list such criteria from the current details available. Typically, for similar programs, organizations may consider factors such as the potential impact of the subsidy, the company's capacity to support talent development, and alignment with program goals, but specific criteria would need to be obtained directly from the program administrators or official documentation.Eligible expenses
The OBIO® Health to Business Bridge Program™ supports activities that facilitate the recruitment and development of talent in Ontario’s health science sector. Eligible projects include streamlined onboarding and training processes, workforce development initiatives, and mentorship programs.
- Streamlining recruitment processes for health science companies through the OBIO® Job Board and Talent Network™.
- Providing wage subsidies to support onboarding and training of new hires in eligible health science companies.
- Conducting bootcamps, webinars, and workshops on various business topics to help upskill employees.
- Offering coaching and mentorship for new hires to quickly align with organizational needs.
- Collaborating with educational institutions province-wide to enhance the talent pool with well-matched candidates.
- Providing hands-on training sessions on health science business operations for rapid integration of new employees.
Selection criteria
The OBIO® Health to Business Bridge Program™ has evaluation and selection criteria to assess potential awardees. Companies must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the program.
- Eligible companies in the health science sector
- Commitment to onboarding and training new hires
- Alignment with the program's objectives
- Capacity to benefit from the wage subsidies
How to apply
Become an OBIO® Member
- Contact OBIO® to express interest in becoming a member.
- Complete the membership application form as required by OBIO®.
Post Job Listing
- Create an account on the OBIO® Job Board.
- Prepare and post a job listing on the OBIO® Job Board to attract qualified candidates.
Register for Business Bootcamps
Utilize OBIO® Job Board and Talent Network
- Search for eligible candidates within the OBIO® Talent Network who match your company’s needs.
- Select and onboard candidates for your health science company.
Apply for Wage Subsidies
- Contact OBIO® representatives to access forms and guidance on applying for wage subsidies offered through the H2BB™ program.
- Submit detailed information about the new hires and their roles within your organization as part of the subsidy application.
Submit Application to OBIO®
- Compile all necessary documents including job descriptions, employment contracts, and subsidization forms.
- Send completed application materials to the designated OBIO® contact person, Garima Ghale, via email at garimaghale@obio.ca.
Await Confirmation and Approval
- Wait for a confirmation receipt of your application submission from OBIO®.
- Respond to any additional requests for information or clarification from OBIO® during their review process.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant program:
- The program offers business bootcamps, webinars, and workshops to help talent develop necessary skills in the health science industry.
- OBIO® collaborates with universities, colleges, and other organizations to enhance its talent pool.
- The program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, indicating collaboration at multiple governmental levels.
- Contact details for further inquiries are provided, indicating direct communication lines for assistance.
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