AGE-WELL invites Canadian startups to pitch technology-based solutions for healthy aging

AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network, has announced the launch of 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging, one of the most dynamic and inspiring pitch competitions in Canada.

This annual competition recognizes top startups and supports entrepreneurship in Canada's agetech sector. It is open to any entrepreneur or startup with a technology-based solution that can support the health and quality of life of older adults and/or their caregivers. The technology or service must be in, or very close to entering, the market.

The deadline to submit an application is September 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. From these applications, finalists will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges on October 24 as part of the AGE-WELL Annual Conference being held in Edmonton, Alberta.

The winner of this year's competition will receive $25,000 in cash plus in-kind prizes, and the runner-up will be eligible for a $5,000 cash prize. There will also be a People's Choice Award based on online voting.

Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director and CEO of AGE-WELL: "We are thrilled to host this signature event that showcases leading innovators in the Canadian AgeTech space whose innovations are designed to transform the healthy aging experience throughout the life course. This competition exemplifies AGE-WELL's commitment to accelerating the delivery of healthy aging products that will significantly impact older Canadians and their caregivers, while strengthening Canada's AgeTech sector."

For almost a decade, AGE-WELL has served as a catalyst for technological innovation that advances Canada's AgeTech sector and empowers older adults to live healthy, independent and engaged lives. The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) is the key sponsor of this year's National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging, with additional support from Bereskin & Parr.

Read here to apply and find out more about the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging.

www.agewell-nce.ca

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