Making Healthcare in Nova Scotia Better
There is a smarter way to deliver quality healthcare, but achieving it requires fresh thinking, a forward-focused approach, and the courage to move beyond traditional methods. That is exactly what the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is designed to do.
Established in 2023, the Health Innovation Hub is Atlantic Canada’s first centre of excellence for health research and innovation. By pioneering new solutions and fostering collaboration, it drives meaningful improvements for both patients and providers.
This is not business as usual. The Health Innovation Hub is addressing some of Nova Scotia’s most pressing healthcare challenges—creating a stronger, more sustainable system for the future.
The Front Door for Innovation and Partnerships
Partnerships are at the core of the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub. By bringing together innovators, researchers, and industry leaders, the Hub accelerates the development, discovery, and commercialization of new products, technology, and solutions—shaping the future of healthcare.
The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub collaborates with clinical champions, healthcare foundations, government, and the academic community to drive research and innovation in healthcare.
Research and Innovation: A Perfect Pair
Nova Scotia Health has long embraced the belief that research is care. The journey began with a commitment to improving clinical care through evidence-based practices. What started as a focus on better patient outcomes has evolved into a robust and dynamic research community, driven by innovation and collaboration.
As this community grew, so too did an ambitious vision—to unite research and innovation under one umbrella. This integration is bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and clinicians to create transformative healthcare solutions for Nova Scotians. It is already shaping the future of healthcare by fostering new approaches to care that are more efficient, accessible, and, most importantly, patient-centered.
The Mission
To drive healthcare innovation in Nova Scotia and beyond through impactful partnerships—delivering transformative, accessible, and world-class solutions that provide the right care at the right time for all Nova Scotians.
The Vision
To position Nova Scotia as a global leader in healthcare innovation by fostering bold collaborations and delivering impactful solutions that redefine the health journey for Nova Scotians and people around the world.
A Model for Innovation
Guided by six foundational pillars, the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is committed to creating meaningful, lasting change in healthcare:
- People – A vibrant and diverse community of healthcare professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators working together to create transformative healthcare solutions.
- Partnerships – Leveraging collective expertise and resources, the Health Innovation Hub fosters collaborations that tackle complex healthcare challenges in ways that would not be possible alone.
- Process – Providing innovators with structured frameworks, mentorship, and tailored support to guide solutions from concept through development and implementation.
- Products – Advancing cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking innovations that empower both patients and providers, reshaping the future of healthcare.
- Place – Acting as a central hub for healthcare innovation, where ideas are cultivated, connections are made, and collaborations thrive.
- Programs – Offering structured support to help innovators navigate the journey from ideation to commercialization, ensuring ideas lead to real-world impact.
At the Heart of It All: Nova Scotians
Above all, the people of Nova Scotia are the driving force behind this work. Every step forward is inspired by their needs—ensuring that innovations deliver transformative, equitable healthcare solutions that improve lives for everyone.
