Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Our solutions enable people living with chronic conditions to care for themselves and transition out of the hospital environment. DiCAT, our first offering, is a mobile technology solution for home dialysis that aims to simplify the self-care process and thus reduce the intimidation that patients experience. DiCAT consists of iPad- and web-based applications that will provide enhanced connectivity, access to resources, and process management. Moving beyond conventional monitoring technologies, eQOL provides a novel patient-centric self-care model with copyrighted training content and proprietary process management algorithms. DiCAT will promote a shift from hospital-based care to care in the home. Our solution empowers patients, streamlines processes, and alleviates strain on hospital resources, ultimately improving patient outcomes and patient quality of life.Additionally, increased home dialysis will benefit the healthcare system in Ontario by lowering the number of staff required per patient and improving the efficiency of workflows and resource usage, thus lowering the overall cost per patient for renal care. We are based in Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto; through our geographic positioning we will create new jobs and stimulate economic activity in Ontario by utilizing local products and services when available.