Hamilton Ecosystem to Accelerate & Leverage Trials of Health Innovation (HEALTHI) Program

Who can apply

Canadian life science firms can apply to participate in HEALTHI, subject to the following minimum criteria:

1. A privately incorporated Canadian life science firm2;
2. Working towards commercializing an innovative technology at Technology Readiness Level Six

(TRL-6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a simulated environment) or above;

1. Demonstrated commitment to commercializing innovation with a clear clinical application;
2. Interest in undertaking a commercialization project or clinical trial with a Canadian hospital or

health system partner;

● Enrolled as a NRC IRAP firm; and

1. Eligible firms must be a client of Innovation Factory. Firms can sign-up for free with

Innovation Factory here.

Please note that while all firms that match the above criteria are encouraged to apply, final program acceptance will require a positive recommendation from the program funder NRC IRAP. This is obtained through an assigned NRC IRAP ITA. If you do not have an ongoing relationship with NRC IRAP the HEALTHI team can support you in connecting with them.

Life science firms include for-profit firms operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and others that dedicate their efforts to creating products to improve the lives of organisms.

When applying for a government funded program there are certain considerations that apply. Please note that:

1. Applications must declare any other sources of government funding received within the 12 month

period prior to the application processes;

1. Stacking federal government funding is not allowed; and
2. Stacking provincial and municipal funding is subject to review and approval.

3.8 – Eligibility requirements: HEALTHI-CAN Health Network projects Through HEALTHI, participants can undertake a collaborative project with a CAN Health Network system partner to complete due diligence activities and reach a go-no-go decision for a fully funded CAN Health procurement project.

Given the potential to access CAN Health Network funding, additional program eligibility requirements include:

1. Working towards commercializing an innovative technology at Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8:

Actual Technology completed and qualified through tests and demonstrations) or above.

1. Demonstrated interest and a recommendation by the CAN Health Network to explore a

collaborative project.