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OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program?
Access a pool of qualified health science talent and receive wage subsidies to provide training, mentorship and develop your health science company in Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program?
You can contact Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO).
Where is the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program available?
The OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program?
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program is funded by Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)