OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian health technology companies (both startup and established) - Medical device manufacturers - Digital health software developers - Healthcare IT solution providers - Companies seeking real-world validation of health technologies - Organizations with products/services applicable to Ontario's healthcare system - Both for-profit corporations and social enterprises in the health tech sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Partnership opportunity (non-monetary grant; access-based model) - Direct Funding: Not specified as a direct cash grant - Value Proposition: Access to Ontario health network organizations for pilot testing and technology evaluation - Cost Recovery: Participants may cover their own pilot implementation and evaluation costs - Repayability: N/A (partnership/access model, not a loan) - Match Requirements: Likely participant cost-sharing for pilot projects (specific ratios not detailed in description) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology piloting and real-world testing within Ontario healthcare facilities - Clinical validation and performance evaluation - Integration testing with existing healthcare systems - Data collection and outcomes measurement during pilot phase - Preparation for scale-up across Ontario's health system - User feedback gathering and technology refinement based on healthcare provider input ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Technology must be evaluated within Ontario health network partner organizations - Commitment to facilitate adoption at scale within Ontario healthcare system upon successful validation - Real-world testing environment compliance with healthcare regulations and standards - Participation in outcome measurement and reporting framework - Alignment with Ontario healthcare priorities and system needs - Successful pilot completion before progression to broader adoption phase - Ongoing collaboration with health network partners during evaluation period