Media Release

10 Canadian tech firms chosen to pitch innovative health-care solutions

Fast Track Health connects health-care providers with Canadian tech firms

KITCHENER, ONT., August 03, 2023 — Communitech’s Fast Track Health collaborative and its partners have identified 10 Canadian tech firms with scaleable innovations to help overcome the biggest hurdles facing today’s health-care systems.

These 10 companies will have the opportunity to develop integrative solutions to potentially pilot and partner with health-care groups such as: the Grand River Hospital Network, CAN Health Network, Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO), Integrated University Health and Social Services Network for West Central Montreal and their Connected Health Innovation Hub (OROT), and more.

“It’s been deeply inspiring to work alongside our partners and identify world-class, made-in-Canada solutions that have the potential to solve the biggest challenges facing health-care systems in Canada and beyond,” said Joel Semeniuk, Chief Strategy Officer at Communitech. “The potential impact of this collaborative work is a true testament to the power of Canada’s innovation community.”

The Fast Track Health collaborative issued a nationwide call in May for digital solutions focused on the areas of:

  • Developing Tools for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Medical Conditions. 
  • Creating an Integrated Health Data System for Preventative Care. 
  • Comorbid Condition Management for Improved Health Outcomes.
  • Secure Access to Patient Data for Collaborative Care. 

After careful deliberation with partners, health-care professionals and seasoned business coaches working with Communitech, the collaborative has selected 10 companies to pitch their tech-enabled solutions to a live audience of potential customers, investors and collaborators.

These companies include: 

Each of these companies will receive dedicated coaching from Communitech’s seasoned growth coaches as well as introductions to health-care providers, organizations and potential customers in preparation for their pitch at the Future of Health Solutions Showcase virtual event taking place on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. 

To join us for the FOH Showcase, register here.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Kevin Crowley
Director, Communications and Editorial
kevin.crowley@communitech.ca

About Communitech

Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed. Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We are doubling down on our commitment to elevate Waterloo Region as an innovation hub on the global stage. A strong and vibrant region is essential for a prosperous province and resilient nation. Firmly rooted in our commitment to Tech for Good®, we collaborate with tech communities from coast to coast to create growth opportunities for our founders. With a unified support network, we are shaping a future where Canadian tech sets trends and sparks inspiration worldwide. Our superpower is the ability to connect, convene and catalyze: we bring people, opportunities and resources together, create space for collaboration and partnerships, and provide the tools and support tech companies need to scale.