CAN Health Network

Breaking into Canada’s complex health care system is often one of the biggest hurdles for health technology companies, especially when trying to prove value, secure buyers, and scale beyond pilot projects. The CAN Health Network is designed to address that challenge by connecting Canadian health innovation companies with a receptive, demand-driven marketplace across the country. Rather than asking businesses to navigate procurement barriers on their own, the Network works with health system partners to identify real, market-ready problems before matching them with companies that can deliver solutions.

Operating nationally and focused on healthcare and medical innovation, the CAN Health Network supports small, mid-sized, and more established companies that are ready to grow. Participants gain access to health care and buyer sites where they can demonstrate their technology, receive direct insights from end users, and refine their offerings in real-world environments. Support can include mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and non-repayable project-based assistance, with the goal of helping companies move from validation to adoption and scale.

Through its regional “Edge” model, companies can embed within health organizations for extended periods, solving shared challenges and positioning successful products for broader rollout across the Network. For health innovators looking to build credibility, accelerate procurement, and expand nationally, learning more about how the CAN Health Network works could be a valuable next step.