WE ARE SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT MATTER!
Praxis Innovation
Home of the World’s Only Accelerator Focused on Spinal Cord Injury.
44
Start-ups supported
18
Products in market
$ 266 M
Investment capital catalyzed
$ 39 M
We offer non-dilutive support to help startups grow
66
Founders mentored
3500
Hours of 1:1 mentorship
How We Help

4-6 months of weekly End-User & Clinical engagement sessions

KOL mentorship

Up to $30K in non-dilutive support (Pending Praxis receiving program funding)

Clinical and end-user validation through tailored focus groups
Our Programs
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SCI Innovation Programs
Supporting innovators from prototype to market, our programs provide research validation, lived experience input, and commercialization mentorship to transform the lives of people with SCI. Applications for 2024-25 are open.
SCI Climate
Futures
A pioneering initiative that bridges health equity and climate justice. It pilots sustainable, accessible cooling technologies to protect individuals vulnerable to extreme heat.
SCI Adopt
Initiative
Accelerating MedTech adoption scaling. SCI Adopt supports the adoption of new market-ready health technologies at clinical sites in Canada to generate evidence demonstrating improved health outcomes for people with SCI at lower costs than current standard of care.
Mission-Related Investments
Praxis Mission-Related Investments provide support to alumni ventures developing innovative health technologies to improve the quality of life for people with SCI. The aim to address SCI-related complications and catalyze further investments through Praxis’s brand and financial support.
“I really valued the networking and perspectives on regulatory, reimbursement, and the focus group was exceptionally helpful”.
Chelsea Fuller
Sr. Product Manager, Battelle“Praxis offers networking, access to industry experts, and guidance to create impact for people with spinal cord injuries.”
Charlie Vu
CEO, Focal Lines Technologies“Praxis provided NanoTess with the opportunity to learn directly from potential users to ultimately enhance the overall usability of our product.”
Megan Leslie
CEO & Founder, NanoTess“Praxis highlighted the need to consult with consumers early on to learn what outcomes they want to see through our trials.”
Dr. Joanna Stanicka
CEO & Founder, Axonis“The quality of mentors, advisors, and researchers at Praxis is world-class – in just a few short weeks, we've already gained tremendous value.”
Rahul Samant
CEO, RehabtronicsLearn more about the founders and start-ups fostering SCI innovations by visiting out alumni page.
Our Alumni
Contact Us
Interested in learning more?
Our team is always looking to speak with people developing novel health innovations. You can reach the team at: innovation@praxisinstitute.org

