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Ground-breaking project aims to minimize complications after cardiac surgery

Nov 29, 2017 – Ground-breaking project aims to minimize complications after cardiac surgery
A ground-breaking project is underway at Hamilton Health Sciences’ Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) to address a major medical issue in Canada and around the world: too many patients develop complications after having cardiac and vascular surgery, resulting in re-admission to hospital soon after they have been discharged home.

New innovative home care platform demonstrated at Brain Injury Services / Step Up! ABI Recovery Rehab Centre

Nov 29, 2017 – New innovative home care platform demonstrated at Brain Injury Services / Step Up! ABI Recovery Rehab Centre
Brain Injury Services and Alaunus demonstrated an innovative home care platform that is funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

New digital health solution for remote patient care demonstrated at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

Nov 24, 2017 – New digital health solution for remote patient care demonstrated at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and Reliq Health Technologies demonstrated a new digital health solution for remote patient monitoring that is funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

New patient monitoring technology demonstrated at Markham Stouffville Hospital

Nov 16, 2017 – New patient monitoring technology demonstrated at Markham Stouffville Hospital
Closing the Gap Healthcare, in partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital, demonstrated a new remote patient monitoring technology that is funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

New healthcare technology aims to reduce wait times

Nov 16, 2017 – New healthcare technology aims to reduce wait times
Southlake Regional Health Centre and NextUp Care demonstrated a new technology designed to reduce wait times, a project funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

New mental health support system introduced for Brantford Police Service

Nov 15, 2017 – New mental health support system introduced for Brantford Police Service
Brantford Police Service, in partnership with St. Leonard’s Community Services and HealthIM, demonstrated a new mental health crisis support system that is funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

Ontario Creating Opportunity with Cars of the Future

Nov 10, 2017 – Ontario Creating Opportunity with Cars of the Future
Ontario is reinforcing its status as a go-to destination for developing automated vehicles by launching AVIN, the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network, in Stratford.

Ontario Enhancing Government Services Through Partnerships with Small Business

Nov 09, 2017 – Ontario Enhancing Government Services Through Partnerships with Small Business
Ontario is partnering with small businesses to develop innovative technologies that will help government deliver better services and programs across the province.

New digital platform for mental health support demonstrated at Stella’s Place

Nov 09, 2017 – New digital platform for mental health support demonstrated at Stella’s Place
Reconnect Community Health Services and Stella’s Place demonstrated a new digital platform to serve young people with mental health issues, funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

Ontario Continues to Build Capacity in Healthcare-related Innovation Procurement

Nov 06, 2017 – Ontario Continues to Build Capacity in Healthcare-related Innovation Procurement
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is pleased to announce six successful applicants for the second round of REACH (Resources for Evaluating, Adopting and Capitalizing on Innovative Healthcare Technology), an innovative program designed to help Ontario healthcare provider organizations more rapidly adopt innovative healthcare technology solutions.

Ontario Supporting Innovative Auto Projects

Nov 06, 2017 – Ontario Supporting Innovative Auto Projects
Ontario is partnering with small and medium-sized auto parts companies to help them invest in technology and grow their business.

New Virtual Care Solution Announced for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Nov 01, 2017 – New Virtual Care Solution Announced for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario demonstrated a new virtual platform for patients with spinal cord injury that is funded by Ontario’s Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

New Health Self-Care App Demonstrated at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Nov 01, 2017 – New Health Self-Care App Demonstrated at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Think Research demonstrated a new health self-care application funded by the Health Technologies Fund (HTF).

Spotlight on Made-In-Ontario Innovation at OCE Annual General Meeting and Showcase

Oct 19, 2017 – Spotlight on Made-In-Ontario Innovation at OCE Annual General Meeting and Showcase
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) celebrated another year as the province's leading research-to-commercialization organization with over 400 participants registered to attend its Annual General Meeting at Toronto's Design Exchange last night.

OCE, FinTech Sandbox launch partnership to grow Ontario fintech sector

Oct 10, 2017 – OCE, FinTech Sandbox launch partnership to grow Ontario fintech sector
About 130 representatives from the fintech innovation ecosystem gathered at the Bay Street offices of Thomson Reuters Canada to mark the occasion with an afternoon of guest speakers, case studies, and a panel discussion under the banner “The Importance of Data and APIs in the Fintech Ecosystem.”

IBM Incubator Project launches at Invest Ottawa

OCE, IBM Canada, and Invest Ottawa Partner to Launch Innovation Space in Ottawa

Oct 06, 2017 – OCE, IBM Canada, and Invest Ottawa Partner to Launch Innovation Space in Ottawa
Ontario continues to build its reputation as a prime location for tech start-ups, following the announcement of the newest innovation hub in Ottawa as part of the IBM Innovation Incubator Project.

OCE, TFSA kick off Cybersecurity Fintech Innovation Pilot Program with Partnering Forum

Oct 04, 2017 – OCE, TFSA kick off Cybersecurity Fintech Innovation Pilot Program with Partnering Forum
More than 160 industry leaders from the financial services and fintech sectors, as well as representatives from the investment community, government, and academia came together September 28 to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration in Ontario’s red-hot cyberfintech innovation space.

OCE's AdvancingEducation Program announces next round of classroom innovations

Sep 07, 2017 – OCE's AdvancingEducation Program announces next round of classroom innovations
Six innovative projects have received funding through Round 2 of Ontario Centres of Excellence's (OCE) AdvancingEducation program.

Ontario Centres of Excellence and Fintech Sandbox Announce New Partnership

Jun 23, 2017 – Ontario Centres of Excellence and Fintech Sandbox Announce New Partnership
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and Boston based Fintech Sandbox Announce a New Partnership starting in Ontario.

Summer is a great time for CAMP

Jun 19, 2017 – Summer is a great time for CAMP
The next cohort of the China Angels Mentorship Program (CAMP) opened for applications on June 19.