AGE-WELL announces four finalists in national competition recognizing top startups in Canada’s AgeTech sector

AGE-WELL is excited to announce the four finalists who will pitch their innovations in the annual AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging, taking place on October 24, 2024 as part of the AGE-WELL Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta.

This national event is one of Canada’s most inspiring and exciting startup competitions, recognizing and supporting top startups in Canada’s growing AgeTech sector.

Finalists from across the country will be challenged to explain how their technology-based solution can positively impact older Canadians and/or caregivers. The winner will be awarded $25,000 in cash plus in-kind prizes. The runner-up will be eligible for a $5,000 cash prize.

The 2024 finalists are:

  • Fallyx Inc.
  • Incluzia Inc.
  • Institute of Science, Health and Performance (ISHP)
  • Thriving.ai Inc.

Learn more about this year’s finalists and the incredible technological innovations they will be pitching here.

There will also be a People’s Choice award that is open for public voting online. You can get involved by watching videos from our finalists and voting every day for your favourite. Learn more and cast your vote here.

Join us as an audience member!

To attend the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge and experience the excitement of watching this year’s finalists compete for the top prize, add a National Impact Challenge ticket to your AGE-WELL Annual Conference registration. The AGE-WELL Annual Conference takes place October 23-24. For details visit the conference webpage.

Alternatively, you can choose to attend only the National Impact Challenge pitch competition by registering here.

The AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge is proud to be supported by returning key sponsor, the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI), with additional sponsorship from Bereskin & Parr and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI).

AGE-WELL would like to thank the generous sponsors of this event. A big thank-you also to all startups and entrepreneurs who submitted applications to the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge. We extend a hearty congratulations to the finalists.

Since 2015, AGE-WELL has served as a catalyst for technological innovation that empowers older adults to live healthy, independent, and engaged lives, while driving Canada’s AgeTech sector.

Stay up to date on the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge on the competition page , and follow along on social media. Follow AGE-WELL on:

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact communications@agewell-nce.ca.