AGE-WELL STARTUP AFFILIATE PROGRAM
The AGE-WELL Startup Affiliate Program provides its members with access to resources and connections that will help them succeed in the AgeTech sector. To give startups the opportunity to validate and implement their product and market strategy, AGE-WELL leverages its connections over 400 partners across sectors, researchers from 46 universities/research centres, and older adults and caregivers participating in our network.
Member Benefits for Startup Affiliates
Awareness and Connections:
- Increased national exposure for your startup, product and success stories
- Connections to potential pilot sites for market-ready startups
- Access to discounted exhibiting opportunities
- Preferred access to promotional events, conferences, seminars and marketing opportunities
- Assistance with international market expansion through AGE-WELL international partners in AgeTech and healthcare
- Promotion to investors
- AGE-WELL communications and media promotion, including potential content creation, for startup success stories (subject to review and AGE-WELL Communications Team approval)
Expertise:
- AGE-WELL network management office mentorship
- Older adult and caregiver insights panels
- Startup-friendly legal support (corporate and IP) through AGE-WELL partners
- Connections to AGE-WELL Innovation Hubs and researchers for R&D
- Investor pitch feedback and mentorship
Take a look here to see what some of our Startup Affiliates are doing as well as current members. Contact startups@agewell-nce.ca to learn more about how we can help you make an impact.