Braze Mobility named to Hub to accelerate innovation

TORONTO – MaRS Discovery District and the Toyota Mobility Foundation has announced the seven Canadian startups, including Braze Mobility, selected to participate in the Mobility Unlimited Hub inaugural cohort in Toronto. After receiving over 50 applications from across the country, MaRS and Toyota Mobility Foundation, along with their advisory committee, chose the seven promising startups, all of which have at least one member from their management team identifying with underserved groups (persons with disability; BIPOC; female, non-binary, gender neutral; 2SLGBTQ+ community). “It’s inspiring to see such strong interest from startups eager to tackle pressing mobility challenges showcasing the Canadian spirit of innovation and determination to create impactful solutions,” said Alison Nankivell, CEO, MaRS Discovery District. “We are thrilled to help the Mobility Unlimited Hub cohort accelerate their innovations and bring transformative mobility solutions to market through our partnership with the Toyota Mobility Foundation.” Braze Mobility is an Ontario-based startup that offers blind spot sensors for wheelchairs, providing audio, visual, and vibration alerts to help users avoid obstacles. This solution enhances safety and confidence for wheelchair users by preventing accidents and injuries. The Mobility Unlimited Hub is launched with the support of several community members, including Access to Success, ClusterBridge, George Brown College, Global Startups, Linamar iHub, KITE UHN, Sheridan College, Sixty Degree Capital, Toronto Global, University of Toronto, and Woven Capital, all united under the mantra, "Nothing about us without us.” This community-driven approach is fundamental to the Hub's mission, ensuring that solutions are developed with direct input from those they aim to serve.