TELUS Aging-in-Place Innovation Summit Application
Let's work together to turn innovation into impact! Complete this application form to apply to be one of the six selected innovators to present to the TELUS team on June 24, 2026 at TELUS Garden (510 West Georgia St, Vancouver BC).
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Company Details
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Country of incorporation and head office location:
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Contact Details
Primary contact name and title:
Elevator Pitch
We invite you to tell us more about the innovation you are bringing to the table. In this section, please provide the strategic context behind your solution and illustrate how it uniquely serves the needs of Canadian seniors and their ability to live independently at home (Aging in Place).
Provide an overview of your solution and explain how it is uniquely positioned in the Canadian aging-in-place market. (300 word max)
Is your solution currently in market? If yes, which geographic locations and which types of customers do you serve? (e.g. B2B or Consumer)
Please outline your product's installation requirements.
To help us understand the user experience, please specify the required setup.
Self-install, no DIY required
Self-install, some DIY required
Technician required
Hybrid - either self-install or technician
Not applicable
Other:
If "other" explain
Technical Requirements &
Data Residency
To ensure a seamless integration into the TELUS ecosystem, your solution must meet our Minimum Technical Requirements. These standards are designed to guarantee the scalability, reliability, and security necessary to protect the seniors we serve.
At TELUS, we are committed to the highest standards of data integrity. Is your customer data stored and processed securely on Canadian soil?
Yes
No
Does your organization maintain direct ownership of the customer data?
Yes
No
Senior-First UX:
Describe how you have validated accessibility and usability with users over 70. Include an overview of design decisions have you made to support an older demographic?
Connectivity Protocol (Interoperability):
Which connectivity protocol does your hardware support? (Select all that apply)
Wi-Fi
Matter
Thread
Zigbee
Z-Wave
Bluetooth
Not Applicable
Other
If "other" explain
API Availability:
What third party integrations do you offer?
Can you provide a link to your API documentation.
System Reliability:
Do you have documented uptime metrics or service reliability targets suitable for safety critical use cases?
Yes
In progress
Other
In-Home Connectivity Model:
Which best describes how your solution operates within the home?
Dedicated in‑home sensors or devices
Uses existing home infrastructure (e.g., Wi‑Fi routers, smart speakers)
Primarily software‑based
Other
If "other" explain
AI/ML Use Case:
If your product uses Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, what is its primary function? (select all that apply)
Descriptive (what happened)
Predictive (what might happen)
Prescriptive (what to do)
Does not use AI/ML
Other:
If "other" explain
Final Event Confirmation
We confirm that at least one representative from our team will be present on-site and in person.
Yes
No
Other
If "other" explain
Additional team members will participate virtually via Google Meet.
Yes
No
Other
If "other" explain
I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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