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THE 8-80 COLLABORATIVE

Directly supporting the development and commercialization of health-tech innovation

The 8-80 Collaborative directly supports innovators and companies in developing and commercializing technologies that deliver health solutions for patients from youth to older adults. Supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the 8-80 Collaborative is a partnership between the CHEO Research Institute and Bruyère Health. Together we support companies pursuing innovations aimed at those young and old, from eight seconds to more than 80 years.  

What the 8-80 Collaborative offers

Our support focuses on advancing the product development and commercialization goals of the companies we work with – companies that have innovative solutions to challenges facing our healthcare system. It ranges from a comprehensive package of services to help early-stage innovators develop their technology and business to more focused support for established companies wishing to engage CHEO and/or Bruyère Health on the development, validation, or procurement of an innovative product or service.

Is the 8-80 Collaborative right for you?

We support the following companies and innovators: 

Early-stage companies that are developing an innovative technology or service with applications in pediatrics and/or aging. 

Established companies that wish to engage CHEO and/or Bruyère Health to advance the development or deployment of an innovative technology or service. 

Innovators within CHEO and Bruyère Health including clinicians, researchers and front-line staff with an innovation that is ready to be developed into a product. 

How to apply

If your product development and commercialization goals align with the 8-80 Collaborative, we want to hear from you. Submit the intake application form and an 8-80 Collaborative program lead will connect with you directly.  

Contact us

Reach out by completing the intake form above. If you have questions about our program or services please email us at innovation@cheo.on.ca.

Acknowledgements

The 8-80 Collaborative was made possible through the generous support of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).  

The 8-80 Collaborative is a partnership with the CHEO Research Institute

The CHEO Research Institute is a global centre of excellence in pediatric research that connects talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in the CHEO community and beyond. The CHEO Research Institute coordinates the research activities of CHEO and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa. At the CHEO Research Institute, discoveries inspire the best life for every child and youth. 

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