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Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, Technology for Living and MIMIC Systems Vancouver pilot Novel Solid-State Cooling and Heating System Advancing Climate Resiliency for People with Disabilities

Through the SCI Climate Futures initiative, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute and Technology for Living (TFL) are advancing innovative solutions to support the health resiliency of individuals vulnerable to…
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In conversation with Praxis SCI Accelerate Cohort Member, Karma Medical (FEPSim)

About Karma Medical, one of the start-ups in the SCI Accelerate Program 2024 cohort: From a manufacturing business to MedTech innovator –…
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In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate Cohort Member, smartARM  

smartARM, a Toronto-based start-up co-founded by Evan Neff and Hamayal Choudhary, is an innovative start-up developing an AI-powered prosthetic arm. Their flagship…
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Giving a Guiding Hand to IRegained  

When the team at IRegained first created the MyHand® System, their goal was clear: help people regain lost hand function after a…
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How Inochi Grew by Focusing on What Really Matters  

After PhD when Dr. Shivani Gupta pursued her fellowship in medical innovations, she encountered a critical yet often overlooked issue—non-healing wounds in…
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SCI Incubate 2025 Cohort

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is excited to announce the cohort of Praxis SCI Accelerate, a four-month program geared towards prototype stage projects…
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Grant Recipients for Translational Research & Best Practice Implementation Open Funding Competitions

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is proud to announce the grant recipients from its Translational Research (TR) and Best Practice Implementation (BPI) open…
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Rethinking Rehab: A Founder’s Journey to Build a Better Device 

Before stepping into medical technology, Mark Hunter spent years working in semiconductor engineering—a field driven by innovation but lacking the direct human…
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How Direct Engagement with Users Shaped KeyGrip’s Path Forward

KeyGrip is a simple implanted stimulation system that provides lateral pinch to people with cervical spinal cord injury, enabling them to pick…
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In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate Cohort Member, FMRK

Focal Lines Technologies, is a Vancouver, BC based company pioneering in the field of smart material development and its integration in remote…
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A look at Spinal Cord Injury in Canada in 2022

Published in 2023, The RHSCIR network report is a detailed look at clinical and demographic data collected from 682 tSCI and 466…
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Read the Praxis annual report 2023

We are pleased to share the 2023 Praxis Annual Report, highlighting our commitment to Inclusivity and Engagement.
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