Innovation Collaboration Ontario Centres of Excellence actively partners with industry, academia, and regional innovation partners to support commercialization and research-driven innovation across sectors such as health, energy, manufacturing, and digital media, creating opportunities for collaborative funding and project development.

Digital Health Focus Recent partnerships, such as with Kama Dei to enhance healthcare access via digital technologies for underserved communities, highlight a strategic focus on leveraging innovation to address health disparities and improve health tech adoption.

Regional Engagement OCE’s collaboration with organizations like Toronto Global, WEtech Alliance, and TechAlliance demonstrates strong regional engagement, providing multiple entry points for entrepreneurs and startups seeking funding, mentorship, and partnership opportunities in Ontario’s innovation ecosystem.

Rapid Response Initiatives The launch of the COVID-19 Collaboration Platform and related partnerships during the pandemic show OCE’s agility in mobilizing innovation solutions quickly, indicating opportunities for businesses offering crisis-responsive technologies and services.

Sector Diversification OCE’s involvement across diverse sectors including advanced manufacturing, social innovation, and environment, alongside a substantial revenue scale, presents multiple avenues for technology providers and service firms targeting these high-growth markets.