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About MAT Industry National
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About the Project

htx.ca – The Health Technology Exchange (HTX) and Industry Canada (Life Sciences Branch) are collaborating together to deliver a comprehensive mapping solution of the eco-system of the Medical and Assistive Technology (MAT) sector in Canada. This on-line web based solution provides a visible showcase of the sector to assist organizations and companies with partnering and match making capabilities. This project has been developed through a high-tech information based company, d&a, www.dainfo.com using information collected by HTX. Since 2004, HTX has been working the Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) to develop an inventory of MAT organizations across Canada. This database of information has been verified on an annual basis since development and through the use of the mapping solution the information will be updated in real time.

About the Partners

HTX - htx.ca - The Health Technology Exchange (HTX), is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and accelerate the growth of a dynamic, prosperous Medical and Assistive Technology (MAT) sector in the province of Ontario. HTX has a mandate to support research and development and commercialization of medical and assistive technologies emerging out of Ontario's public research institutions. Financial support derives from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation to facilitate connections and development in the MAT sector for Ontario and Canada. Through its Research and Development (R&D) and Commercialization and Market Development (CMD) Programs. HTX is able to help the MAT Sector add value all the way from "Invention to Innovation to International Invoice". For more information, please visit the HTX website at www.htx.ca.

Industry Canada - The Life Science Industries Branch (LSIB) develops and implements policies, initiatives and services to encourage innovation, international competitiveness and growth in the life sciences sector. This sector includes the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical technologies, bioproducts and bio-industrial processes industries. LSIB conducts sectoral analysis and gathers corporate intelligence for reasoned advocacy on life science policy and regulatory issues, trade promotion and investment attraction. The branch also develops information products to benefit industry. For more information, please visit the web site at http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/lsg-pdsv.nsf/en/Home.

OCE - Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc. drives the commercialization of cutting-edge research across key market sectors to build the economy of tomorrow and secure Ontario’s global competitiveness. In doing this, OCE fosters the training and development of the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and is a key partner with Ontario's industry, universities, colleges, research hospitals, investors and governments. OCE’s five Centres work in communications and information technology, earth and environmental technologies, energy, materials and manufacturing and photonics. OCE is funded in part by the government of Ontario and is a key partner in delivering Ontario’s Innovation Agenda. http://www.oce-ontario.org

About the Mapping Platform [read more]

d&a's flagship product, dainfo Visual Insights platform , serves as a knowledge center for any industry. It is a powerful online platform, enabling users to navigate, locate and position companies in their specific business environment. The application is based on d&a's thorough analysis, and unique classification methodology.