HIGHLIGHTS OF
CABHI-SUPPORTED
INNOVATIONS INCLUDE:
• RetiSpec, a Canadian retinal
imaging technology for the early
detection of Alzheimer's and a
recent funding recipient of the
Bill Gates- and Jeff Bezos-backed
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery
Foundation
• SafelyYou, a Silicon Valley-based
AI-powered falls detection and
prevention system that could
save Canada more than $1.47
billion annually by reducing falls
for long-term care residents
living with dementia
• Curiato, a Canadian AI-powered
"smart bedsheet" technology
that monitors patients' skin to
prevent bedsores and other
pressure injuries
• GeriMedRisk, an Ontario
geriatrician telemedicine
resource helping bring critical
and timely care to seniors
across the province and saving
the provincial government an
estimated $7.9 million per year
and growing
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The innovations supported by CABHI have brought
solutions to the Canadian healthcare system by
accelerating new models of care and technological
solutions to improve health outcomes and quality
of life for seniors and their families. It has also
created greater efficiencies and unlocked potential
savings for provincial healthcare systems, while
stimulating economic opportunities nationally.
CABHI'S IMPACT TO DATE:
• Over $110 million in funding directed towards
advancing healthcare innovations
• $55+ million in secured investments by CABHI
innovators and companies
• 279 innovation projects launched
• $48+ million directed towards created and
sustained highly-skilled jobs
• 120 unique trial sites across Canada and the
United States
• 53,000+ older adults and caregivers engaged
in innovation projects
• 153 newly validated products, practices and
services introduced into market or care
delivery
For more information about CABHI, visit cabhi.com.
To become a trial partner to test CABHI innovations,
or learn more about the trial partner program, visit
cabhi.com/become-a-trial-partner/
"[CABHI innovations]
provide older adults the
opportunity to age and
thrive safely - and with
dignity - in the setting of
their choice..."
