Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

Overview

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) is a Canadian organization dedicated to accelerating innovation in the aging and brain health sector. Established in 2015 with an initial funding of $124 million CAD, it is one of the largest investments in aging and brain health in Canadian history. CABHI's mission is to drive the development and adoption of transformative aging and brain health innovations, aiming to create a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfillment, and dignity. CABHI operates as a solution accelerator, providing funding, mentorship, and connections to help promising ideas move from concept to validation to adoption. Its programs support innovators, researchers, and end-users in co-creating impactful solutions. The organization focuses on various innovation themes, including aging-in-place, caregiver support, cognition, wellness, and equity, ensuring that its initiatives address the most pressing challenges faced by older adults. Through its efforts, CABHI has launched numerous projects, directed substantial funding toward advancing innovative solutions, and engaged a significant number of Canadian older persons and caregivers. The organization has also facilitated substantial follow-on funding for affiliated companies, demonstrating its impact on the aging and brain health ecosystem. By fostering collaboration among healthcare, science, industry, not-for-profit, and government partners, CABHI continues to shape the future of aging and brain health, turning ideas into real-world outcomes that enhance the lives of older adults.

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