Praxis SCI Innovation Showcase
Join Praxis Spinal Cord Institute for its 2nd annual SCI Innovation Showcase, bringing together leading innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, clinicians, and the lived-experience community to explore the opportunities and impact of novel disability tech to enhance health equity and meaningful health outcomes for people with disabilities.
The SCI Innovation Showcase features an inspiring keynote and an in-depth conversation on the future of disability tech, highlighting opportunities to bridge the capital and resource gaps in building and scaling health innovations in Canada.
Discover how breakthrough ideas are being transformed into real-world solutions and meet the people behind cutting-edge disability tech driving this change.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 pm (discussion starts at 5:00 pm)
Location: Northeastern University (Event Space)
410 W Georgia St, 14th floor, Suite 1400
Vancouver, BC
What to Expect
Dynamic panel discussion on strategies to de-risk and accelerate SCI and disability innovation while addressing the capital gap
Joel Dembe - Keynote & Panelist - Disability Advocate & Former Paralympian
Arushi Raina - Panelist - Director of Innovation, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute & CIO, Praxis NeuroVentures.
Julian Mulia - Panelist - Co-Founder & COO, NanoTess Inc
Charlie Grinnell - Moderator - Co-CEO, RightMetric
Engage with other industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs advancing evidence-based innovations in SCI and disability care, and explore opportunities for collaboration, investment, and translating innovation into practice.
A first look at breakthrough technologies redefining disability & SCI care and connecting with the innovators shaping the future of disability solutions.
Actionable insights into high-impact investment, partnership, and mentorship pathways.
Venue Sponsor: NorthEastern University
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a translational research institute and registered Canadian charity leading global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation, and care. Through a novel knowledge translation approach that bridges health evidence with real-world delivery, Praxis advances novel research, innovations, and care best practices, enhancing the quality of health for people living with SCI.
Praxis' SCI Innovation programs (SCI Incubate, SCI Accelerate, SCI Adopt) are the world’s first and only SCI-focused start-up accelerator and incubator, supporting the validation of product use-cases and business strategy through in-depth tailored mentorship to ensure transformative technologies have meaningful impact for people living with SCI.
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is supported by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Photography and Filming Notice
Praxis may photograph, film, or record this event for educational, informational, and promotional purposes, including use and publication on Praxis’ website and communication channels.
If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify Praxis staff at the event or contact the event host in advance at Innovation@praxisinstitute.org. For questions or to raise an objection regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of your image or recording, please contact the host at the same email address.