LiFE in Canada Program
Our Living Innovations for the Elderly (LiFE) Program facilitates R&D and implementation projects between healthcare SMEs, researchers, seniors living providers, specialists and the elderly to bring AgeTech products to market faster.
ACTIVE – next Application Deadline – Mar 15, 2025
Our Impact
As an Innovation Hub for the envisAGE network, Circle will deliver agetech projects and products to the market over 5 years
$8M
Funding available from envisAGE
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$20M+
Contributions from industry partners
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Products to be launched under LiFE
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Canadian SMEs to be supported
LiFE Program
The LiFE program uses a holistic, tailored co-creative approach to respond directly to the specific needs of Canadian SMEs in seniors living, aging and healthcare.
For agetech SMEs
Creating multi-stakeholder teams focused on successful product development and deployment.
For seniors health and living providers
Supporting and managing industry-led technology collaborations.
For health authorities
Seeking solutions for seniors living and recovering at home
For researchers, policy makers
Studying and documenting the benefits of technology solutions for seniors – in clinical, senior living, and home settings
Project proposals submitted twice per year
Apply to receive Expression of Interest form
Our Methodology
Our unique approach helps ensure project success, while giving insights into the potential for further investment.
1
Qualifying
Initial discussion with industry to assess eligibility and learn about product development challenges.
2
Assessing Needs
Identify product needs, existing resources, and resource gaps.
3
Designing Project
Develop and design industry-led R&D projects to shorten product time to market.
4
Building a Team
Assemble stakeholder team to assist with R&D. This includes stakeholders and domain experts in academia, government, healthcare, and community groups.
5
Resourcing, Co-Funding and Launching
Project management provides safe, high-quality training and reskilling opportunities with trainees, while ensuring that project deliverables are met.
6
Managing to Deliverables
Timeline to market is shortened and commercial viability is enhanced with successful project completion and new stakeholder partnerships.
Case Studies
The Healthtech SME Program’s core offerings include funding, academic partnerships, product-market fit and advocacy across a range of projects.
A Tuktu Care Case Study
Tuktu Care developed a mobile app that matches aging adults needing home-based care with local helpers in their own neighborhood.
A Claris Healthcare Case Study
Claris Healthcare has developed a proven platform to deliver extended care directly into the homes of aging patients, addressing remote patient monitoring and social isolation.
An AltumView Case Study
AltumView created a privacy-preserving smart activity sensor that employs AI technology to monitor the whereabouts of individuals within their homes.
AGE-WELL/envisAGE Annual Conference
Each year, the envisAGE network (AGE-WELL/MEDTEQ+) bring together its many companies and innovations to help address key challenges in ageing, seniors living and health
Prior Programs
Healthtech SME
Circle Innovation’s Healthtech SME (CIHS) program was a 2 year, $6.7M program aimed at bringing BC-based healthtech products to market.
CIHS completed March 31, 2024
- 906 trainees upskilled
- 39 companies engaged
- 60 products to market
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$31M investment attracted
Industry Partners
In partnership with our industry colleagues, we were able to position Circle as a province-wide respected and recognized innovation enterprise.
Apply to LiFE
We are continually expressions of interest in the LiFE program. Contact us to receive details on the LiFE program.
Contact usOther Funding
All of our programs use a holistic, tailored co-creative approach to respond directly to the specific needs of Canadian SMEs.
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