The Health Technology and Commercialization Program (HTCP)
The Health Technology and Commercialization Program (HTCP) is a funding program made possible through the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI). The HTCP is specifically designed to strengthen Ontario's Medical and Assistive Technology (MAT) cluster.
The focus of the HTCP is to fund defined development projects led by Ontario-based companies, large and small, that leverage existing and emerging MAT partnerships. The primary objective of the applicant's project should focus on the commercial advancement of an innovative product developed in conjunction with a project partner. Partners can include multinational and local companies, and academic and healthcare institutional organizations.
Program Categories
Funding programs are open to both multinational enterprises (MNEs) and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development and commercialization of Medical and Assistive Technologies in Ontario.
The HTCP is broken down into two categories. The first category is dedicated to SMEs and is comprised of four streams. The second category is dedicated to MNEs. The HTCP offers the following funding programs below.
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Review the EOI Guide carefully when applying to a program. You must be registered on the HTX website to begin your application and to download the application forms. Registrations will be approved within regular business hours 8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday to Friday (Summer hours 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday to Thursday and 8:30AM - 2:30PM on Friday). Please ensure your organization and contact details are complete. To learn more about the HTCP contact Jennifer Moles, Director of Programs (jmoles@htx.ca/ 647-258-0381 ext. 225).
Check the Funding FAQs section of our website for questions regarding the application process.