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Title:

515288

Agreement Number:

515288

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

Established by the Rick Hansen Foundation in 2008, Praxis is dedicated to the understanding and transformation in the treatment of individuals living with spinal cord injuries (SCI).

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Immediate:
- Interdisciplinary and equity-focused research, training and learning is conducted;
- Increased collaboration among academia, research institutes, non-profit, private and public sector, and diverse international and community organizations;
Intermediate:
- Scientific knowledge is produced and disseminated to diverse end users;
- Scientific literacy and scientific skills are developed among diverse target populations;
Ultimate:
- Scientific research and innovation produces economic, societal and health benefits; and
Skilled, diverse people fulfill industry and societal needs.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5Z1M9

Reference Number:

033-2024-2025-Q4-515288

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

819755299

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

2024/25 to 2028/29, amendment to insert clauses related to updated standards

Amendment Date

Feb 25, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Recipient's Legal Name:

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute/Praxis Institut De La Moelle Épinière

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Granville

Federal Riding Number:

59036

Program:

SSF - Science & Research

Program Purpose:

The Strategic Science Fund (SSF) aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent science and research not-for-profit organizations to enhance Canada's science, technology and innovation (ST&I) excellence. SSF investments will achieve results for Canadians by addressing critical needs, such as supporting Canada's knowledge economy, in areas or in ways that advance federal objectives. The SSF program is jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and Health Canada, via a Program Management Committee and Steering Committee.

NAICS Code:

541710

Amendments:

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