Fifteen Canadian startups have been chosen to compete in this year's AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge, it was announced today.

Finalists will be challenged to explain how their technology-based solution can positively impact older Canadians or their caregivers. 

Fifteen startups from Canada’s AgeTech sector will compete in the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge. The three events will be livestreamed. (CNW Group/AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE).

Five finalists will compete in each of three virtual events reflecting the broad spectrum of innovation that exists in Canada's AgeTech sector. The winner at each event will receive $20,000 in cash, plus in-kind prizes.

Finalists in Competition #1 (June 18 livestream):

• eNable Analytics
• HomeEXCEPT
• Novalte
• ServUs Health
• Sparrow Acoustics

Finalists in Competition #2 (July 9 livestream):

• Able Innovations
• Braze Mobility
• Neurofit
• Stabilo Medical
• VitalTracer

Finalists in Competition #3 (Sept 29 livestream, in conjunction with the BC Seniors Living Association annual conference):

• GTCare
• MatchWork
• Seven Movements
• Tochtech Technologies
• Virtual Gym

Read about the finalists click here.

To register to watch the first two pitch events via livestream, please visit the competition main page. Registered audience members will have a chance to win a Kobo eReader.

Each event also includes a lively panel discussion on the future of AgeTech and its impact on areas such as brain health.

"The need for technologies and services that benefit older Canadians and caregivers is more apparent than ever in these challenging times," said Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Co-Director and CEO of the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence. "This competition will spotlight top Canadian startups whose innovations can support the health and quality of life of seniors and those who care for them."

The competition will also support entrepreneurship in Canada's AgeTech sector, and advance our country's leadership in technology-based solutions that benefit people everywhere, Dr. Mihailidis said.

AGE-WELL, Canada's Technology and Aging Network, brings together researchers, older adults, caregivers, partner organizations and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.

AGE-WELL thanks all startups and entrepreneurs who submitted applications to the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge, and congratulates the finalists. Each finalist will deliver a 5-minute pitch, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with a panel of expert judges.

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