Introducing
The Ibex Lift
No matter your age, you’re too young to give up on your passions and independence. The Ibex Lift was invented to help people continue doing the things they love.
About
The Ibex Lift helps prevent falls and assists with fall recovery
A portable, personal lift that also doubles as a better alternative to a rollator walker, the device has an elevating seat that can descend to floor level, raise to a height of 24”, and stop anywhere in between.
Designed to help people maintain their independence and active lifestyle as they age, the Ibex Lift aids with everyday activities while also always being ready to lift a fallen person from the floor.
NOTE: Brakes were not yet installed when the video was made.
Prevent falls
Regain the freedom to do the things you love most, adjust the seat height for support in daily activities.
Recover from falls
Peace of mind that you can easily recover from falls, simply lower the seat to the floor and the Ibex lifts you safely up.
Support rehabilitation and safe exercise
The Ibex Lift makes a great physical therapy tool, with a seat that can be raised and lowered to any height.
Available for purchase early 2024
Clinical Testimonials
Our Team
We are comprised of leaders in the technology, engineering, and clinical sectors
With real-world experience in physical and occupational therapy, human kinetics, and caregiving.
Our team have seen first-hand where the traditional rollator walker falls short and recognized the opportunity to re-imagine a tool to help aid in aging with dignity.
Tracey McGillivray
Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer
Liam Maaskant
BASc., BEng.
Co-founder/Chief Product Officer
Dr. Gary McGillivary M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Chief Medical Officer
Suling Duong
OT Reg. (Ont.)
Chief Occupational Therapist
Alex Lepkowski
Business Development
Industry Recognition
Winner of the 2022 Aging 2.0 Longevity Economy Showcase pitch competition in Atlantic Canada
Invited to present at Revolutionize 2022, sponsored by the Age-Friendly Institute and Aging 2.0
Impact and Audience Choice award winners at RESNA 2022 conference
Awarded to Co-founder/Chief Product Officer Liam Maaskant :
Named Top 10 Innovator in Canada (Class of ’22) by The Logic
Age-Well’s Emerging Entrepreneur award
Approach
Timeline & updates
When co-founder Tracey was searching for a product to help her father recover from falls, she was unable to find an appropriate solution. Noticing a gap in the market, Tracey, Liam and the team began a process of research, discovery, design, and prototype development.
Partnered with commercial experts to build the Ibex Lift, launch date is set for early 2024.
Initial idea
Fall 2019
When Tracey’s father began falling regularly at home in 2019, she was unable to find an appropriate solution to help him maintain his independence at home. Tracey discovered this was not just a problem for her parents, this was a growing global health challenge that needed a new solution.
Partnership between Tracey and Liam
November 2019 – January 2020
Tracey and Liam, Ibex Lift co-founders, met through their shared undergraduate alma mater, Acadia University. Both had leadership roles in Acadia Athletics events and, knowing Liam’s background in Mechanical Engineering, Tracey asked Liam to join forces to create the Ibex Lift together.
Developing the product
May 2020 – August 2022
The Ibex team has been working out of Dalhousie University’s Emera ideaHUB under the guidance of Dr. Clifton Johnston, the ideaHUB’s Academic Director. Once the design was finalized, the team developed three functional prototypes and engaged experts to provide valuable insight and feedback. The third prototype is now the basis for the Ibex Lift.
Production
August 2022 – current
Our third prototype has provided the basis for the Ibex Lift design, and we are currently partnered with a design manufacturer to create a fourth prototype for clinicians and users to test and provide feedback.
Product launch
Early 2024
The Ibex Lift will be completed with regulatory approvals in Canada and the US.
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