Getting your health technology into a hospital, clinic, or health system is one of the toughest steps to scale in Canada. Procurement rules are slow. Decision-makers are hard to reach. The CAN Health Network exists to remove those barriers by connecting qualified Canadian health innovators directly with healthcare delivery partners across the country.
This guide explains how the CAN Health Network works, who it’s for, and how your business can secure healthcare pilot and demonstration sites in Canada.
The CAN Health Network is a national, non-government marketplace designed to help Canadian health innovation companies access healthcare systems faster. It is not a traditional grant program. Instead of direct funding, the main benefit is access to healthcare partners willing to pilot, validate, and adopt Canadian-made solutions.
Key facts:
The main benefit is access to healthcare partners and pilot sites, not financial support.
The CAN Health Network focuses on companies that are past the idea stage and ready for real-world healthcare settings.
You may be a good fit if your business:
Early-stage startups without a tested product are usually not accepted.
The CAN Health Network makes it easier for Canadian health innovators to reach healthcare buyers. It offers curated matchmaking between companies and healthcare partners looking for solutions.
Here’s how it works:
This approach lets healthcare organizations test Canadian innovations before full procurement. Companies gain proof points and references.
No. The CAN Health Network does not provide direct funding, repayable loans, or wage subsidies.
Many companies use CAN Health alongside grants to strengthen their commercialization strategy. For example:
GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you filter grants that complement CAN Health participation by province and health focus in seconds.
The process usually includes several steps:
There is no fixed intake deadline. Readiness and relevance matter more than speed.
If your product is still a concept or prototype, you are unlikely to qualify. CAN Health focuses on solutions that can operate in live healthcare environments.
This is not a cash grant. Treat CAN Health as a commercialization and market access pathway, not a funding source.
Healthcare partners care about integration, staff training, and patient safety. A strong technical product without workflow alignment struggles to secure pilots.
Many companies fail to pair CAN Health with grants that cover pilot costs, evaluations, or scaling activities.
Q: What is the CAN Health Network?
The CAN Health Network is a national marketplace that connects Canadian health innovators with healthcare delivery organizations for pilots and demonstrations.
Q: Who can join the CAN Health Network?
Mid-to-late stage Canadian companies with healthcare technology solutions that are ready for real-world use are eligible.
Q: Is CAN Health funding available?
No. CAN Health does not provide direct funding. It offers access, partnerships, and commercialization support.
Q: What types of companies benefit most?
Digital health, medtech, diagnostics, AI, and clinical innovation companies see the most value due to long healthcare sales cycles.
Q: Is the CAN Health Network available across Canada?
Yes. The network works with healthcare partners nationwide, not limited to one province or region.
The CAN Health Network gives Canadian health innovators access to healthcare pilot and demonstration sites that are often difficult to reach. When you pair that access with the right grants, it becomes easier to fund and scale your pilots. Sign up for GrantHub to find grants that align with your CAN Health Network participation and support your commercialization goals.
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