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May 2026 *  Forbes' Accessibility List 2026: Innovation in Accessibility - Recognized globally for innovation in accessibility and mobility technology.

March 2026 *  From Nova Scotia to the World: How Axtion is Reinventing Lift Technology for Aging at Home - Profile on Axtion's growth and global expansion.

March 2026 *  RAYMEX Launches Amid Dragons' Den Frenzy — Entrevestor - Feature article and a nine-minute video interview highlighting RAYMEX® innovation and market impact.

March 2026 *  AGE-WELL Highlight - National aging-tech network spotlight on RAYMEX® and its role in mobility independence.

February 2026 *  Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. puts Canada's Assistive Technology Innovation in the Spotlight - Mitacs featured Axtion and the RAYMEX® Lift sharing the story from inception to launch and how Mitacs helped in the early stages.

February 2026 *  Local senior tests new mobility device in Sheet Harbour; Veterans Affairs Canada-supported pilot includes 10 Northwood Homecare clients - A pilot program supported by Veterans Affairs Canada and Innovative Solutions Canada sees a new Canadian mobility device, the RAYMEX® Lift, tested by 10 Northwood Homecare clients in Nova Scotia, helping seniors remain independent in their homes. This article features a Veteran in Sheet Harbour, NS.

January 2026 *  Instagram Reel - An Instagram reel showcasing the RAYMEX® Lift on CBC's Dragons' Den Season 20 season finale. * Instagram Reel - An Instagram reel posted by CBC Dragons' Den telling the backstory on why we created the RAYMEX® Lift. *  Instagram Reel - An Instagram reel posted by CBC Dragons' Den explaining the company ownership structure.

December 2025 *  You’ve fallen, and you can get up - An article published by the Halifax Chronicle Herald (by Glenn MacDonald) sharing the backstory on the RAYMEX® Lift and its co-founders highlighting its use for fall recovery and how it can help people continue to live independently.

September 2025 *  N.S.-born lift device aims to help seniors get back on their feet after falls - CTV Atlantic (by Hafsa Arif) showcases the RAYMEX® Lift and our co-founder on CTV Live At Five which was subsequently posted nationally by CTV News.

July 2025 *  Deaf AI And Axtion Independence Mobility: Closing Accessibility Gaps In Canada - Canadian Manufacturing - Canadian Manufacturing featured the RAYMEX® Lift in its national publication alongside fellow MaRS Mobility Unlimited Hub cohort member, Deaf AI.

June 2025 *  Mobility start-ups work with MaRS and Toyota to fuel their expansion - Canadian Healthcare Technology featured the RAYMEX® Lift in its quarterly publication, highlighting the support received from MaRS and the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

May 2025 *  KITE | News: ICAIR winners announced for groundbreaking science and start-ups - KITE Research Institute, part of the University of Toronto's University Health Network, announces RAYMEX® Lift as the winners of the ICAIR Power Play pitch competition, recognizing innovative science and promising start-ups in the field of rehabilitation.

February 2025 *  From Grit to Growth: The Creative Journey of Atlantic Canada’s Startups — DISRUPTION MAGAZINE - Disruption Magazine features the RAYMEX® Lift as they examine the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative paths of Atlantic Canada's start-up community.

January 2025 *  Atlantic Canada’s startups are finding creative ways to grow | BetaKit - BetaKit features the RAYMEX® Lift as an example of how start-ups in Atlantic Canada are employing innovative strategies to achieve growth and overcome challenges.

December 2024 *  Design Profile: Axtion’s Portable Lift For Fall Prevention And Recovery - Design Engineering - Design Engineering featured the RAYMEX® Lift, and its design and development journey to get to the final product. 

August 2024 *  Accessibility for All Magazine August 2024 (link no longer active) - The RAYMEX® Lift was featured in Accessibility for All Magazine showcasing advancements and efforts towards universal accessibility.

July 8, 2024 *  7 Canadian companies helping people with disabilities live more active lives - MaRS Discovery District - MaRS Discovery District highlights seven Canadian companies, including the RAYMEX® Lift, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead more active lives.

June 21, 2024 *  Entrevestor - Coverage about the RAYMEX® Lift from Entrevestor, a leading source for Atlantic Canadian startup news.

June 13, 2024 *  TMF and MaRS Announce First Cohort of Mobility Unlimited Hub - The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and MaRS announce the inaugural cohort (including Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., creators of the RAYMEX® Lift) of the Mobility Unlimited Hub, fostering innovation in mobility solutions.

March 18, 2024 *  AGE-WELL | Just the right height: device gives older adults greater independence - AGE-WELL features a the RAYMEX® Lift designed to enhance independence for older adults by assisting with mobility and fall recovery.

October 28, 2022 *  Spark Nova Scotia 2022 winners announced - Spark Nova Scotia announces the winners of its 2022 competition, recognizing innovative start-ups.

September 27, 2022 *  Solving everyday challenges with simple designs - An ImpacTech podcast episode, hosted by Dr. Mary Goldberg (University of Pittsburgh) featuring Axtion's co-founders and designers of the RAYMEX® Lift (Liam and Tracey), discussing how simple designs can effectively solve everyday challenges.

August 17, 2022 *  AGE-WELL announces recipients of 2022 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards -  AGE-WELL's announces Liam Maaskant, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, receives AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award for 2022.  The award supports aging research and innovation.

June 15, 2022 *  Top prospects leading innovators from the class of 2022 - The Logic names Liam Maaskant, co-founder and Chief Product Officer as one of Canada's Top 10 Innovators for the Class of 2022!

June 3, 2022 *  Engineering grad takes action- Dalhousie University Engineering highlights Liam's journey as a student and co-founder of Axtion and how two capstone teams helped with the development of the RAYMEX® Lift.

Spring 2022 *  Engineering Magazine Spring 2022 (pp. 18-19) - Dalhousie University's Engineering Magazine, Spring 2022 issue, featuring student and alumni achievements and engineering innovations, featured Liam Maaskant and Axtion Independence Mobility.

March 10, 2022 *  18 join Innovacorp Accelerate (link no longer active) - Entrevestor reports on 18 companies joining the Innovacorp Accelerate program, including Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.

January 2022 *  Collaboration in Axtion - Springboard Atlantic shares a story about collaboration and innovation among Dalhousie University, Acadia University and startup Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.

October 11, 2021 *  Innovacorp accelerates 2nd cohort - Entrevestor announces the second cohort of the Innovacorp Accelerate program which includes Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.

August 26, 2021 *  Emergence clients represent more than half of semi-finalists at BioInnovation Challenge pitch event - Emergence Bioincubator clients dominate the semi-finalist roster at the BioInnovation Challenge pitch event at which Axtion Independence Mobility was a finalist.

June 28, 2021 *  Nine enter Innovacorp Accelerate - Entrevestor reports on nine companies joining the Innovacorp Accelerate program, including Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.

Fall 2021 *  Alumni Profiles: Collective Knowledge - Acadia University's Fall 2021 Bulletin features an alumni profile on co-founders and Acadia Alumni, Liam Maaskant and Tracey McGillivray, focused on the value of collective knowledge and innovation.

Spring 2020 *  Fall self-recovery lift assist to reduce exposure to COVID-19 among seniors in assisted living & long-term care (link no longer active) - Mitacs highlights a project focused on fall self-recovery lift assist to reduce COVID-19 exposure among seniors.