Innovation

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is leading the way in digital patient care with its Digital Teammate, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide patients with 24/7 educational support. This first-of its-kind digital assistant uses generative AI to provide timely and personalized support to patients through human-like conversations. Read More

HAMILTON, Ont. - Every research breakthrough starts with a bold idea, and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) believes that high-risk, high-reward projects are worth investing in. That’s why the HHS research and innovation department recently launched a “Fail Fast” grant program to support innovative research projects in their earliest stages of development. Read More

TORONTO - The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, has allocated $2.8 million CAD in funding to eight early- to mid-stage researchers and companies through its Fuel program to accelerate cutting-edge aging and brain health solutions. Read More

VANCOUVER - With an estimated one in two Canadian women over age 65 currently experiencing urinary incontinence, a Vancouver entrepreneur is being recognized for his effort to commercialize a revolutionary new treatment as an affordable, accessible and minimally invasive alternative to surgery. Read More

SURREY, BC - A Vancouver researcher is being recognized for his groundbreaking work to design a first-of-its-kind self-powered continuous blood pressure (BP) monitor - a neckband with earphones - that provides measurements every few seconds. Read More

WASHINGTON - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and OpenEvidence are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate the translation of cardiovascular clinical guidance and research into clinical implementation at the point of care. Read More

FREDERICTON, NB – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and Canadian health technology company FirstHx are collaborating to find opportunities to use new, intelligent digital tools for patient history-taking and clinical data collection. These tools will empower patients, support clinical workflows and expand access to research opportunities across New Brunswick’s health system. Read More

VANCOUVER - B.C. medtech companies are frustrated that innovations developed on the West Coast can thrive overseas but rarely find buyers at home. For example, when Royal Columbia Hospital physician Steve Reynolds (pictured) helped develop a device to stimulate the diaphragm 15 years ago, he spent years trying to get it tested and adopted in B.C., but kept hitting hard knocks. Read More

WINNIPEG - GrayOS, developed by Gray Oncology Solutions, is being implemented at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) to enhance access to systemic therapy and improve efficiency in cancer care delivery. CCMB is pleased to partner with Gray in bringing this innovative platform to Manitoba. Read More