Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.
$50,566.00
Design Changes and Reviews for the United Kingdom, European Union, and Japanese Markets
FY 2025-26 · 2025-10-06
Summary
The RAYMEX Lift is a Class I Medical Device created by Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. with previous support from IRAP. It is a multi-purpose, portable mobility aid that empowers adults with mobility challenges and eases the burden on caregivers at home and in healthcare facilities. With use cases ranging from fall recovery to transfers, multi-functional mobility, and safe sit-to-stand practice, it replaces multiple single-function devices with one elegant solution. Following domestic traction and growing interest abroad, we are seeking IRAP support to scale our international outreach, particularly in the U.K., EU, and Japan by modifying the design, methods, and documentation to align with the various international requirements.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Wolfville|Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
751625476
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-18
Agreement Number
1036071
Agreement Start Date
2025-10-06
Agreement Title
Design Changes and Reviews for the United Kingdom, European Union, and Japanese Markets
Agreement Title (French)
Modifications et révisions de la conception pour les marchés du Royaume-Uni, de l’Union européenne et du Japon
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$50,566.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
The RAYMEX Lift is a Class I Medical Device created by Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. with previous support from IRAP. It is a multi-purpose, portable mobility aid that empowers adults with mobility challenges and eases the burden on caregivers at home and in healthcare facilities. With use cases ranging from fall recovery to transfers, multi-functional mobility, and safe sit-to-stand practice, it replaces multiple single-function devices with one elegant solution. Following domestic traction and growing interest abroad, we are seeking IRAP support to scale our international outreach, particularly in the U.K., EU, and Japan by modifying the design, methods, and documentation to align with the various international requirements.
Description (French)
Le RAYMEX Lift est un dispositif médical de classe I créé par Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. avec le soutien préalable du PARI. Il s’agit d’une aide à la mobilité polyvalente et portable qui aide les adultes à mobilité réduite et allège la charge des soignants à domicile et dans les établissements de santé. Avec des cas d’utilisation allant de la récupération après une chute aux transferts, en passant par la mobilité multifonctionnelle et la pratique sécurisée de la position assise à debout, il remplace plusieurs dispositifs à fonction unique par une solution élégante. Suite à l’engouement national et à l’intérêt croissant à l’étranger, nous sollicitons le soutien du PARI pour étendre notre rayonnement international, en particulier au Royaume-Uni, dans l’Union européenne et au Japon, en modifiant la conception, les méthodes et la documentation afin de nous conformer aux différentes exigences internationales.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Kings--Hants
Federal Riding (French)
Kings--Hants
Federal Riding Number
12007
NAICS Code
339110
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
751625476
Recipient City
Wolfville|Wolfville
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
B4P 1J5
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036071