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Boston, New York and San Francisco digital health - Canadian Technology Accelerator

Are you looking to scale your digital health business? Boston, New York, and San Francisco are home to world leading digital health markets with growing investment, sales and partnership opportunities for Canadian companies. Healthcare worker burnout, financial constraints, rapid changes in US regulation and access to care have shown how digital health solutions can provide new methods of health care delivery, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) for digital health can give you the knowledge and connections you need to enter and succeed in the US market.

CTA digital health is a virtual program with three in-market visits planned for 2023.

Important dates

Application deadlineProgram datesTime commitment
Closed

May to October 2023
*Virtual programming  break July - August

New York in market – week of June 20, 2023

San Francisco in market – week of September 25, 2023

Boston in market – week of October 23, 2023

2 hours per week for virtual programming

6 – 8 days total for in-market visits to 3 cities.

What are the benefits of joining?

Upon acceptance, your business will benefit from:

Who should apply

CTA digital health is looking for innovative Canadian companies who:

CTA digital health is seeking early-stage Canadian technology companies addressing unmet medical needs. We use a broad definition of digital health that includes solutions in:

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equality and diversity in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds and orientations to apply.

How the program works

The program will offer customized virtual masterclass sessions from May to October 2023 that will require a commitment of about two hours per week. There will be a break from virtual programming for the months of July and August with sessions resuming in September. CTA Digital Health will establish tailored priorities for each company at the beginning of the program to develop your business strategy as well as advance your market entry, investment, and customer acquisition objectives. You will participate in:

This non-equity program is at no cost to Canadian companies beyond any individual travel costs they incur.

Following the guidelines for COVID-19, we will continue to reassess any in-person attendance for the CTA digital health in the U.S. As conditions continue to improve, companies should plan to spend 2-3 days in New York (June), San Francisco (September) and Boston (October) for in person meetings, pitches and events.

What you will gain

Testimonial

“I can't speak highly enough of the program and the access we gained to the US and international markets. I highly recommend the CTA program to any entrepreneur who is keen to significantly uplevel their business.” Natalia Lumen, ThyForLife Health Inc.

Contact us

Learn more about CTA digital health by contacting:

Serban Georgescu
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator – Boston
Serban.Georgescu@international.gc.ca

Iraina Miles
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator – San Francisco
Iraina.Miles@international.gc.ca

Robert Mitchell
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator – New York
Robert.Mitchell@international.gc.ca

For general inquiries on the CTA program, please contact the CTA Coordination Team.

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