MEDTEQ+ supports entrepreneurs, researchers, academics and clinicians in the development of their healthcare technology across the entire continuum of the innovation cycle (TRL 1-9 ).
Since its creation, MEDTEQ+ has had a significant economic impact on the healthcare technology ecosystem in Quebec and Canada by encouraging collaboration, supporting research and innovation, facilitating technology commercialization, providing access to networks and expertise, and ensuring visibility for healthcare policies and practices.
Project structuring and management (TRL 1-9)
- Structuring collaborative projects
- Budget optimization
- Project management
Strategic consulting
- Business strategy development
- Commercialization
- Regulatory
- Intellectual property
- Understanding healthcare systems and representation to public decision-makers
Increased support across the innovation cycle continuum
TRL 1
Basic principles of concepts are observed and reported
TRL 2
Technology concept or application formulated
TRL 3
Analytical and experimental critical function or proof of concept
TRL 4
Components or validation in a laboratory environment
TRL 5
Components or validation in a simulated environment
TRL 6
System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a simulated environment
TRL 7
Prototype ready for demonstration in an appropriate operational environment
TRL 8
Actual technology completed and qualified through tests and demonstrations
TRL 9
Actual technology proven through successful deployment in an operational setting
Source : Government of Canada, Technology readiness levels
6 key elements of MEDTEQ+'s unique support package
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Unique Expertise
MEDTEQ+ can count on the unique expertise of its healthcare technology team, which has a detailed understanding of healthcare networks, standards and regulations, and the specific development cycle of medical and healthcare technologies.
2
Enhanced Collaboration
MEDTEQ+ facilitates collaboration between key persons in industry, universities, research centres and healthcare institutions. We create opportunities for partnerships, knowledge exchange and collaborative projects, strengthening the collaboration and stimulating innovation in the healthcare technology sector.
3
Support for Research and Innovation
MEDTEQ+ plays a key role in funding and supporting research and innovation in healthcare technologies. Through our various partners, we offer funding opportunities, mentoring and coaching programs, and resources to facilitate the development of new technologies and bring them to market.
4
Technology Commercialization
MEDTEQ+ contributes to the commercialization of healthcare technologies by helping companies transform their innovations into commercially viable products and solutions. We provide resources, advice and partnerships to accelerate the time-to-market for medical technologies, stimulating economic growth and creating opportunities for highly skilled employment in the sector.
5
Access to Network and Expertise
MEDTEQ+ offers its network members privileged access to a vast network of experts, research institutions, companies and decision-makers in the life sciences field. This allows members to benefit from advice, mentoring, collaborations and strategic partnerships, strengthening their ability to innovate and succeed.
6
Influencing Policy and Practice
MEDTEQ+ plays an active role in representing the ecosystem and its members to various authorities. By working with healthcare institutions, policy-makers and regulators, we help to highlight the specific needs of the sector and our members, and to shape policies and standards in the field of healthcare technology, by promoting the adoption and integration of technological innovations in health, social and preventive care.
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Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
The Innovation Acceleration MEDTEQ+ (IAM) program is a personalized coaching program targeting entrepreneurs and managers of innovative Canadian healthcare technology SMEs (regulated or non-regulated).
Vitrine d’innovation en santé
The Vitrine d’innovation en santé program, supported by the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie and the Bureau de l’innovation of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, promotes market access for companies that have developed innovative technologies directly related to the priorities and challenges identified by the healthcare network.
IMPACT – Regular Call for Projects
This regular project program is designed to support, through calls for proposals, the creation and funding of collaborative projects between the public and private sectors in Quebec, with the aim of developing or evaluating healthcare technologies.