Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. – BSI for Production and Regulatory Readiness

Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. was founded in January of 2020 to design in-home, affordable devices to help seniors and others with mobility challenges remain living independently and with dignity. Axtion’s first design combines a rollator walker with an elevating seat to help fall victims recover from a fall. The elevating seat also stops at any height between the floor and counter stool height, making everyday activities easier and reducing the risk of falls.

Over the last year, and with the support of Mitacs and its Accelerate internship program, Axtion developed the basic design for our product, obtained our provisional patent and fabricated its functional prototype. Axtion will continue to iterate through prototypes this Spring and will be ready to approach and engage potential contract manufacturers (CM) and distributors. This BSI Program will help Axtion will help Axtion prepare for production manufacturing and the regulatory approval processes.

The intern will evaluate two to three possible business models and recommend the best fit for Axtion and identify potential CMs and Distributors. In parallel, Axtion will pursue the required regulatory establishment licenses for Canada, the US and the UK and the conformity assessment for the EU.

Faculty Supervisor:

Clifton Johnston

Student:

Partner:

Axtion Independence Mobility Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Dalhousie University

Program: