SFU VentureLabs | Kids Brain Health Network Showcase
Evidence-based solutions for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and their families
Date and time
November 14 (Thursday), 10 am to 12 pm PT
Online, Zoom
About the event
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is dedicated to ensuring optimal care and better outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and their families. We fund and support evidence-based innovations to improve the lives of children with NDDs and help them reach their full potential.
On November 14, VentureLabs at Simon Fraser University will showcase three projects with great promise to make a real difference for children with NDDs and their families. As an accelerator with a network of mentors, VentureLabs has been advising these project teams so they can expand and achieve sustainability. KBHN’s support has been integral to the projects’ success so far, but continued research combined with capital and business development skills will enable these projects to scale and spread further and be accessible to more children and families.
We invite investors, government agencies, partners, market influencers, or those simply curious about the amazing work of the KBHN projects to join this showcase.
Featured projects
The Social ABCs is an evidence-based, early intervention program for toddlers 12 to 36 months who have suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related social-communication challenges. Early intervention has been shown to lead to better outcomes for children and their families.
Family Engagement in Research (FER)
Since its inception in 2018, the FER Course has been bringing families and researchers together to learn from each other about how to partner meaningfully in research. The FER course and community aim to shape the future of Canadian neurodevelopmental research, anchoring it in the real-life needs of children and their families.
Sound Sensitivity is developing an AI-powered app that can mask or filter out sounds that can be distressing and debilitating to people with hypersensitivity to sound. This technology aims to empower people with decreased sound tolerance and their families to live freely and comfortably.
