Innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador are invited to apply for the Bounce Health Innovation Challenge, a four-month program focusing on developing digital health solutions around aging and brain health.
The challenge offers $75,000 in funding, including a $25,000 top prize. Solutions are expected to support older adults, caregivers, and communities across the province, organizers said in a statement.
Delivered by Bounce Health Innovation and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, the program offers mentorship, guidance, and access to healthcare and innovation leaders.
“This challenge is about bringing people together to work on real problems that affect families and communities across Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Andy Fisher, Director of Bounce Health Innovation.
“We know there’s incredible talent here, from healthcare professionals to students and developers, and this program creates space for those perspectives to come together and build meaningful solutions.”
The challenge is open to students, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, developers, and early-stage innovation teams across Newfoundland and Labrador. Following an initial development phase, five teams will be selected through a midpoint evaluation to receive $5,000 prototype development grants to further advance their ideas. Those teams will continue to develop their solutions before presenting at a public final showcase, where $50,000 in additional awards will be distributed, including a $25,000 first prize, $15,000 second prize, and $10,000 third prize.
The challenge comes as Newfoundland and Labrador faces significant demographic change, organizers said. The province has one of the fastest-aging populations in Canada, with nearly one in four residents now over the age of 65. As the population ages, communities across the province face growing challenges related to access to care, caregiver support, and helping older adults remain independent and connected.
Applications for the Challenge close this Friday, March 13.
Apply here.
