Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

SofTx Innovations (SofTx) bridges the gap between healthcare providers and the digital infrastructure supporting the delivery of care to patients. Based in Oakville, Ontario, SofTx supports wellness and healthcare users' everyday tasks using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), allowing for more rapid, accurate decisions that will improve health and care delivery. SofTx Innovations is partnering with Lambton College to develop a BrainCareAI platform to provide unique features supporting clients' specific needs. BrainCareAI is a unique and efficient solution to provide resources and social support to patients suffering from brain injuries. The proposed platform will be equipped with features such as self-care and social support resources, a marketplace, and reminders. It will integrate an AI-Enabled chatbot for enhanced interaction and scalable and secure back-end infrastructure, making BrainCareAI a one-stop solution with go-to functionalities. The outcomes of the collaborative research will yield a proof-of-concept with the potential to evolve into a market-ready product tailored for the Canadian market. By adopting this innovative approach, SofTx is positioned for significant growth, gaining a distinct advantage over competitors by enhancing its technical capabilities. BrainCareAI introduces a range of additional technical benefits, including expanded digital health services that boost productivity, data-driven clinical decision support, improved accessibility to assessments and care, and the accumulation of valuable historical data that will drive future research and development efforts. The creation of BrainCareAI exemplifies Canada's prowess in healthcare technology innovation, effectively addressing a critical healthcare need. This state-of-the-art technological solution will propel healthcare technology forward and elevate patient care and support quality. The successful launch of this solution will yield considerable revenue through sales, subscriptions, and licensing, bolstering SofTx’s competitiveness. In its initial stages, it is expected to create two new positions within SofTx, with the potential for an additional 3 to 5 roles as the solution gains traction in the market.