Wired for Change

From Idea to Impact: Building our Health Innovation Ecosystem


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In this special on-site episode of Wired for Change, we join Dr. Matthew Bromwich and host Amy Yee at the National Health-Tech Innovation Conference in Vancouver to explore one of the biggest challenges in healthcare (and beyond):👉 Why do so many great ideas struggle to reach real-world impact?Dr. Bromwich shares powerful lessons from his journey as a physician-entrepreneur, highlighting:The “Valley of Death” between research and commercializationWhy funding and procurement remain major roadblocks for health innovatorsHow true innovation demands cross-functional collaboration between healthcare, business, research, and governmentThe critical mindset shift from seeking "unicorns" to building resilient, sustainable ecosystemsIf you’re passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare transformation, or making real change happen — this conversation is for you.✨ Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction and conference background01:00 – The personal story behind launching a health innovation journey02:00 – Breaking down the barriers: funding, procurement, and collaboration gaps05:00 – Designing conferences differently to drive real consensus08:00 – Learning from failure and navigating the “innovation tree”10:00 – How to build a functional innovation ecosystem12:00 – Final reflections: advice for innovators and changemakers🔗 Learn more about Core Innovation: https://www.cheoresearch.ca/for-researchers-and-partners/innovation/📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on new episodes featuring transformational leaders, bold innovators, and real-world change-makers.#WiredForChange #HealthInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation #InnovationLeadership #Changemakers

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