ACT and CABHI jointly sponsoring the largest gathering of developers and innovators in North America
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – At Web Summit Vancouver this week May 11-14, the Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI, powered by Baycrest) will kick off a new partnership to support North American-based startups and small health technology companies to access necessary capital, drive forward innovation, and create jobs in AI and emerging tech.
“Canadian innovators are solving complex aging and brain health challenges at a time when novel solutions have never been more needed,” said James Mayer, COO at CABHI. “Canada’s dementia problem presents one of the biggest global pressures, and most lucrative investment opportunities, of our time. CABHI is proud to be removing barriers that stall innovation, supporting Canadian age tech companies in turning ideas into real-world impact and building a strong economy.”
“Startups and small tech companies are the engines that drive the global app economy” said Morgan Reed, president of the Association for Competitive Technology (ACT). “ACT is excited to formalize our long-standing relationship with CABHI and their community of Canadian developers and startups. Together innovative companies and technology are creating jobs, growing economies, and improving the everyday lives of consumers. ACT looks forward to continuing our mission to support startups and small tech companies across Canada and around the Globe.”
Full Line Up of Joint Events for the Week:
May 12
9:50-10:10am
Stage 5 – Corporate Innovation Summit
Roadblocks to AI Innovation
This session examines the intersection of neuro-innovation and institutional gatekeeping. We explore how AI is accelerating our understanding of brain health and, crucially, the evolving regulatory frameworks and ethical ‘rules of the road’ that determine which breakthroughs successfully transition from the lab to the patient’s bedside.
Speakers:
Morgan Reed, President, Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)
James Mayer, COO, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)
12:00-12:45pm
Masterclass 1
Masterclass: Can Digital Health Still Be Disrupted?
Explore how startups, investors, policymakers, and healthcare providers can work together to foster opportunities for innovators in digital health to support innovation and strengthen healthcare systems worldwide. Please be aware that attendance is first-come, first-served.
Speakers:
Morgan Reed, President, Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)
Jon Suckling, Director, Programs & Strategy, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)
Brian Scarpelli, Executive Director, Connected Health Initiative (CHI)
Alexandra T. Greenhill, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Careteam Technologies
May 13
5:00-8:00pm
Innovation Meetup
Connect with innovators, investors, and innovation ecosystem partners, learn about emerging trends and solutions shaping the future of age tech in Canada and enjoy delicious bites and drinks—all while taking in incredible 360 views of the harbour from the 19th floor Vistas sky lounge at the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbour front.
RSVP in advance required to secure your spot.
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About Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)
ACT is a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry. We work with our members to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation while providing resources that helps them raise capital, create jobs, and continue to build incredible technology.
About Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)
The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, is a unique collaboration of health care, science, industry, not-for-profit, and government partners that propels transformative aging and brain health innovations across Canada and the world. Through various funding programs, CABHI helps global innovators gain access to key end user groups to test, develop, validate, and accelerate the adoption of their solutions.