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Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Moving SCI Knowledge Into Action

Vancouver, British Columbia

Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.

Industries

Life sciences & advanced health

Focus Areas

spinal cord injury researchspinal cord injury innovationspinal cord injury carelearning health systems

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryIdeaValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsPaid programmingRegulatory assistanceIntellectual property education and assistanceFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsFree educational events or programming

Programs

Praxis SCI Accelerate

accelerator

A four-month program geared towards prototype stage projects

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)

Praxis operates a National SCI Registry (RHSCIR) and hosts annual SCI Innovation Showcase events. They engage people with lived experience of spinal cord injury in innovation design and research. Vision: 'a world without paralysis after SCI.' Active since 2009.

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BAI Type

Massive Growth

Sector-specific (Life sciences & advanced health). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

Registered Charity

Operating Regions

National (all of Canada), USA (for CAD companies)

Notable Alumni

Bowhead

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