Gravitrex Wins National Institute on Aging Startup Challenge
PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gravitrex, a rehabilitation technology startup, today announced that it won the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Startup Challenge to advance commercialization of its radically new walking-assist device, that will increase access to walking rehabilitation for older adults after hospitalization or a fall. This prestigious award validates the potential of Gravitrex's innovative technology to significantly impact health outcomes for older adults.
- PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gravitrex , a rehabilitation technology startup, today announced that it won the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Startup Challenge to advance commercialization of its radically new walking-assist device, that will increase access to walking rehabilitation for older adults after hospitalization or a fall.
- -Kira Burns, Co-founder & CEO
NIA is a division of The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Startup challenge supports products aimed at improving the health and quality of life for older adults in minority and underserved populations. - Burns added, "We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the National Institute on Aging for this award, and for the significant investment in resources committed during the entire Startup Challenge Program.
- We are confident that NIA's investment in the Startup Challenge will lead to the commercialization of multiple technologies that will positively impact health outcomes for older adults in underserved populations."