Ontario Launches Health Innovation Pathway to Advance Health Technology and Patient Care

Developed by Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health, the HIP is integrated into the province’s broader Life Sciences Strategy, which aims to position Ontario as a global hub for biomanufacturing and life sciences innovation. As part of this strategy, the provincial government has committed C$201 million in funding.

A key focus of the HIP is selecting and adopting more Ontario-made technologies. These include:

As part of the HIP, Ontario is supporting four cutting-edge projects through the Health Technology Accelerator Fund: wound care management, AI-powered screening to prevent vision loss, computer-assisted navigation systems for total hip and knee arthroplasty, and abdominal wall surgical supports.

In light of the burden on Ontario’s healthcare system, the launch of the HIP has been met with enthusiasm and optimism, with Ontarians viewing it as an impactful and necessary step toward meaningful innovation and system-wide improvement.