The Arthritis Society is a national health charity organization focused on the research and development of arthritis. Arthritis is a collection of conditions affecting joints and other tissues. It causes pain, restricts mobility.
ImaginAble Solutions develops assistive devices designed to improve motor function and daily living for individuals with impaired hand movement caused by medical conditions or injuries. The company's devices aim to reduce pain and hand fatigue while enabling controlled, guided hand movements for activities such as writing, painting, drawing, and using tablets or computers. By combining ergonomic design with supportive mechanisms, the company seeks to expand users' ability to participate in creative and productive tasks and enhance quality of life.
Prova Innovations
Grant in 2022
Prova Innovations specializes in the development of advanced wearable devices aimed at improving neuro-motor control and rehabilitation for individuals with various movement disorders, including those affected by osteoarthritis and brain injuries. The company's flagship product is a smart insole that supports gait rehabilitation, particularly for individuals in the early to mid-stages of knee and hip osteoarthritis. By incorporating small embedded motors, LEDs, and audio drivers, Prova's devices provide sensory cues—haptic, visual, and auditory—to guide users through the gait cycle. This approach enables patients to participate in therapeutic activities intuitively within their daily environments, thus enhancing their rehabilitation experience outside of clinical settings.
Emovi
Grant in 2022
Emovi specializes in advanced knee joint assessment technologies aimed at improving patient quality of life. The company has developed a device that serves as a diagnostic aid for knee injuries and osteoarthritis, providing medical professionals with actionable data on joint movement while weight-bearing. This technology helps in reducing pain, minimizing opioid use, and shortening recovery times for patients. Emovi's commitment to innovation in healthcare is reflected in its focus on delivering high-quality products that enhance the treatment and management of knee conditions.
OPERAS
Grant in 2022
OPERAS is an app-based program to empower active self-care, capturing information on the go, and providing trends on symptoms, disease activity and treatments.
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