{"id":8923,"date":"2026-09-30T09:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medteq.ca\/?p=8923"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:38:20","slug":"avise-program-concludes-its-call-by-funding-nine-new-collaborative-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medteq.ca\/en\/avise-program-concludes-its-call-by-funding-nine-new-collaborative-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"AVIS\u00c9 Program Concludes Its Call by Funding Nine New Collaborative Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\">PRESS RELEASE<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW44890551 BCX8\"><span class=\"SCXW44890551 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW44890551 BCX8\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\">For\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44890551 BCX8\">immediate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44890551 BCX8\">\u00a0release<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227606826 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227606826 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69356672 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69356672 BCX8\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172481611 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119010835 BCX8\">AVIS\u00c9 Program <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW119010835 BCX8\">Concludes<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW119010835 BCX8\">Its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119010835 BCX8\"> Call by Funding Nine New Collaborative Projects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">Montr<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">al,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">September <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW35336220 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">30<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35336220 BCX8\">\u00a02026<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>\u2014 <span data-contrast=\"none\">MEDTEQ+, a pan-Canadian industrial research and innovation consortium that supports health technology companies in bringing their innovations to market, announces funding for nine new collaborative projects as part of the third call for proposals under its program to support validation, health innovation, and evaluation (AVIS\u00c9). Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy (MEIE) and implemented with the support of the Health Evaluation and Innovation Network (R\u00c9IS), the AVIS\u00c9 program enables companies to validate their solutions in real-world healthcare settings and benefit from the clinical expertise necessary for their evaluation. This latest round concludes the call for projects, bringing the total number of collaborative projects selected and announced this year to twenty-four. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The nine projects in this third round represent a total value of nearly $7.4 million, of which nearly $3.3 million is funded by the Government of Quebec and $3.6 million comes from private contributions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are the selected projects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Real-World Deployment and Evaluation of a Highly Automated Robotic Kitchen for Personalized Food Service in Senior Living Facilities<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefjasper.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chef Jasper<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, aims to evaluate whether a highly automated robotic kitchen can make it economically viable to provide meals tailored to residents\u2019 nutritional needs, while also making the kitchen staff\u2019s work easier. The OROT team\u2014comprising Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Ouest-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al and university researchers\u2014will assess, among other things, the level of automation in operations, the variety of meals offered, residents\u2019 caloric and nutritional intake, and the reliability of the food service. The results will help estimate this technology\u2019s potential to improve seniors\u2019 nutrition and quality of life. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation sites:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mandala Sante (Villa des Brises)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Innovation for Safety and Quality of Care: Evaluation of a Decision-Support Platform in Senior Living Facilities<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paratusmedical.com\/fr\/paratus-medical-fr\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paratus Medical<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will implement and evaluate a digital platform that centralizes the protocols and procedures used by teams in senior living facilities. Accessible via phone, tablet, or computer, the solution offers simple, structured workflows to guide staff through various situations, including falls, missing residents, or refusal to eat. The OROT team\u2014Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Ouest-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al\u2014Universitaire will analyze the platform\u2019s use and its integration into practices, as well as its clinical, organizational, and economic impacts. This evaluation will help identify necessary adjustments to the solution in preparation for its broader deployment. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation sites:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ressource Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix and Habitations Bordeleau<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IRIS-A\u00een\u00e9s: Proactive Management of Respiratory Virus Outbreaks in Senior Living Facilities for the Benefit of Residents and the Health Care System<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The IRIS-A\u00een\u00e9s project, presented by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nosotech.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nosotech<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, relies on a real-time electronic alert and geolocation solution to accelerate the detection of respiratory virus cases and support more proactive outbreak management in senior living facilities. By facilitating the transmission and tracking of information between facilities and infection prevention and control teams, the solution could help reduce the spread of infections and their resulting consequences. The OROT team\u2014Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Ouest-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Universitaire\u2014will evaluate the effects of IRIS-A\u00een\u00e9s on outbreak management, hospital transfers, attack rates, and case fatality rates. The project will thus document the potential benefits of this approach for residents, staff, and the healthcare system. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation sites:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Jewish General Hospital \u2013 Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Centre-Ouest-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Universitaire, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Bas-Saint-Laurent, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Lanaudi\u00e8re, Habitations Bordeleau, and Silvertech<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimizing Care and the Patient Journey with RIOH\u2019s RTLS Solution<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, developed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rioh.io\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RIOH<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, involves the large-scale deployment of real-time location system (RTLS) technology at the Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Hospital in Montreal to facilitate the tracking and management of equipment used by healthcare teams. The solution tracks the movement of equipment and quickly pinpoints its location, thereby helping to reduce the time spent searching for it and improving its availability. The team from NIM Intelliance\u2014Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Nord-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al\u2014Universitaire will measure, among other things, time savings for staff, equipment availability, and the impact on the smooth flow of the patient journey. The project will also document the potential of geolocation in the digital transformation of the healthcare network. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation sites:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur-de-Montr\u00e9al Hospital \u2013 Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Nord-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Universitaire<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimizing Eye Care in Quebec Through a Digital Imaging and Tele-ophthalmology Solution<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lightxinnovations.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LightX Innovations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will evaluate a digital imaging technology designed to capture and organize images of the eye in a more standardized manner during a slit-lamp examination. The images can then be securely transmitted to ophthalmologists at referral centers, facilitating collaboration between specialists and professionals in less specialized settings and helping to limit unnecessary in-person patient transfers. The Network for Evaluation and Innovation in Sustainable Health (REISD)\u2014Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Capitale-Nationale\u2014University\u2014will analyze the solution\u2019s impact on patient care, clinical collaboration, and the use of specialized resources. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation site:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> CHU de Qu\u00e9bec-Universit\u00e9 Laval, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Saguenay\u2212Lac-Saint-Jean\u2014University, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Gasp\u00e9sie, and Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec des \u00celes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PAIR+ \u2013 Evaluation of the Integration of an AI Chatbot into the PAIR Municipal Telecare Program<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PAIR+ project introduces an artificial intelligence-based chatbot (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amical-ai.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amical<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) into the PAIR program, which has been providing daily check-ins for seniors living alone at home for over 40 years. Accessible directly from users\u2019 regular phones, this new feature allows them to interact with a caring virtual companion without requiring any additional equipment or technical training. The Network for Evaluation and Innovation in Sustainable Health (REISD)\u2014Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Capitale-Nationale\u2014Universitaire will evaluate this integration under real-world conditions, including its acceptability, its effects on loneliness and the sense of security, as well as its organizational impacts for municipalities. This evaluation will document the potential of a model combining telecare and AI to combat social isolation among seniors. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation Sites:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> SOMUM Solutions \u2013 PAIR Program<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SmartCARE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2122<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an electrocardiogram solution<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securmedic.com\/fr\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SecurMEDIC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will evaluate the SmartCARE\u2122 electrocardiogram solution, a connected device that enables continuous remote cardiac monitoring of at-risk patients or those in the pre- or post<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">operative phase. Through secure data transmission and the detection of cardiac abnormalities, the solution enables the rapid identification of a deterioration in a patient\u2019s health and triggers intervention when necessary. The team from NIM Intelliance \u2013 Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Nord-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Universitaire will assess, among other things, the solution\u2019s potential to enhance the safety and quality of home care, promote continued care at home, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations and medical visits. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation setting:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Laurentides<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinical and Operational Validation of the OvoPredict Artificial Intelligence Platform for Decision Support in In Vitro Fertilization<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fertilys.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fertilys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will document the clinical and operational performance of OvoPredict, an artificial intelligence-based decision support platform for in vitro fertilization treatments. By combining clinical, biological, and embryological data, the solution generates personalized predictions to support physicians and embryologists in their decision-making, particularly when selecting embryos with the greatest potential for development. The team from NIM Intelliance \u2013 Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Nord-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Universitaire will evaluate the platform\u2019s performance and its integration into clinical practices. The project will thus measure its potential to improve treatment effectiveness and the patient experience in fertility care. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation site:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fertilys Clinic<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-World Validation of a Connected Solution to Help Prevent Pressure Ulcers in Long-Term Care<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project, proposed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amylior.com\/fr-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amylior<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will validate Holiva SLD\u2014a connected solution combining sensors installed on wheelchairs with an app for care teams\u2014in real-world conditions. By tracking residents\u2019 behavior and sending personalized reminders to staff, the solution aims to support more proactive and tailored pressure ulcer prevention. The REISD \u2013 Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Capitale-Nationale \u2013 Universitaire will evaluate the solution\u2019s acceptability and usability by clinical teams, as well as its clinical and organizational impacts. The project will also document its integration into existing practices and its potential for broader deployment. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evaluation setting:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Capitale-Nationale \u2013 Universitaire<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219758389 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><em><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219758389 BCX8\">\u201c<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251270496 BCX8\">With the announcement of this third and final round, the call for proposals under the AVIS\u00c9 program concludes with a remarkable mobilization of Quebec\u2019s health technology ecosystem. In total, twenty-four collaborative projects were selected, enabling companies to evaluate their solutions in real-world conditions and generate the data needed to support their adoption. This enthusiasm <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251270496 BCX8\">demonstrates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251270496 BCX8\"> both the program\u2019s relevance and the willingness of companies and partner healthcare organizations to collaborate in advancing innovations that address concrete needs. We are proud to contribute, with the support of the Government of Quebec and in collaboration with R\u00c9IS, to bringing innovations closer to patients and healthcare professionals, while strengthening the capacity of Quebec companies to navigate the steps leading to market.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219758389 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219758389 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219758389 BCX8\">Annie-Kim Gilbert, Ph.D., President and CEO, MEDTEQ+<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111230347 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111230347 BCX8\">What is the Health Evaluation and Innovation Network (R\u00c9IS)?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53274068 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53274068 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">R\u00c9IS is a network of specialized healthcare institutions that collaborate with health technology companies in Quebec (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Capitale-Nationale\u202f\u2013 Universitaire \u2013 REISD, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec\u202f\u2013 Centre hospitalier de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89027773 BCX8\">Centre-Sud-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">\u202f\u2013 Universitaire, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89027773 BCX8\">Centre-Ouest-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">\u202f\u2013 Universitaire \u2013 OROT, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89027773 BCX8\">Nord-de-l\u2019\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">\u202f\u2013 Universitaire et Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Estrie\u202f\u2013 Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">). Its mission is to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">validate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">\u00a0the positioning and relevance of technologies, accelerate their development and evaluation, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">facilitate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89027773 BCX8\">\u00a0their commercialization both in Quebec and beyond.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>About MEDTEQ+<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\">MEDTEQ+, a pan-Canadian\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\">industrial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\">research<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\"> and innovation consortium, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230619796 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