Elev8 reads the joint cellularly and biomechanically — load, angle, asymmetry, and cartilage health in real time — predicting deterioration before it's symptomatic and treating it through the device itself.
Joint damage compounds for years before the first symptom. By the time it hurts, the options are management or surgery.
Musculoskeletal disorders affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide — the leading contributor to disability on the planet. Source: WHO
More than half a billion people live with osteoarthritis alone, and the number climbs every year as populations age and stay active later in life. Source: WHO
Nearly 99% of athletes face joint wear and tear that threatens career longevity — and today it's managed by intuition, not measurement. [Stat — needs source before launch]
Precision sensors, intelligent analytics, and clinically validated recovery — all in one platform.
Most platforms stop at data. Elev8 closes the loop — the same wearable that flags deterioration delivers the recovery protocol.
The platform was developed alongside the people who manage joints for a living — from Harvard Medical School to NBA training rooms.
Waitlist open for pilot programs and first-production allocation.
Join the waitlist →"Elev8 was able to regenerate joint tissue, monitor and predict my joint health. One of the best tools needed for all athletes and the elder population. I'm reducing my risk of wear and tear, and improving my biomechanics with all this data."Kevin YoungOlympic gold medalist · 400m hurdles world record holder
More field reports in collection — Anika DeVries [Quote — to confirm]
Athlete engagement through our advisory network. [Context — to confirm]
Our technical lead, Mark Zanette, competed in bobsleigh at the Games — the platform is built by people inside elite sport.
Engagement around Super Bowl LX. [Context — to confirm]
Presented our work; collaborated with athletes. [Scope — to confirm]
Scientists, physicians, engineers, and operators from organizations across North America and Europe.
Bren graduated with an MSc and BSc with high honours from the University of Toronto while contributing to research, teaching, and training a group of college, professional, and Olympic athletes. He is also the Foundation Director for a professional basketball team, and has guest lectured at MIT, Harvard, and the University of Toronto.
Dr. Kugamoorthy is a medical researcher and physician working in the Heart and Pregnancy Program and the Inherited Arrhythmia Program at University Health Network and The Hospital for Sick Children. Her research focuses on improving care for high-risk pregnant women with heart disease.
Mark graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University, where he also played varsity baseball. He has experience in mechanical design and manufacturing from work both during and after McMaster. Mark competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.
Dr. Tenforde is a physician specializing in non-surgical sports medicine. Before becoming a physician, he was an All-American long-distance runner and contributor to multiple national championship teams at Stanford, and competed as a professional athlete at the Olympic Trials.
Dr. Santerre is an engineer who obtained his PhD in 1990 from McMaster University. He was the lead materials engineer on the artificial heart program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute before coming to the University of Toronto, where he is currently Director of H2i and continues research into how polymers degrade in the body.
Roman is a medtech executive and consultant with a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the Ontario Cancer Institute. Over 25+ years he has led the development and regulatory approval of multiple innovative diagnostic products, securing FDA, Health Canada, and EU CE Mark approvals for emerging medical technology companies.
Scott is an athletic trainer and therapist with over twenty years of experience in sports and healthcare. He has worked with the Vancouver Grizzlies, Memphis Grizzlies, and most recently the Toronto Raptors, before starting his own practice.
Ibrahim played collegiate basketball at Point University, the University of West Alabama, and Simon Fraser University. He is now Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel for the Montreal Alliance, and has managed Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors.
Paul is a Canadian sportscaster who served as colour analyst on Raptors radio broadcasts beginning with the team's inaugural 1995 season. He currently serves as the Raptors' colour analyst on Sportsnet 590 The Fan.
Joint degeneration cuts across elite sport, consumer health, and clinical care — athletes protecting careers, professionals avoiding injury, and an aging population protecting mobility. [Market figure — to confirm]
A closed loop between detection and treatment — built with physicians, orthopedic specialists, sports scientists, and pro athletes, with regulatory experience on the team that has carried products through FDA, Health Canada, and EU CE Mark approval.
A network spanning the Olympics, NBA, NFL, and NHL. Advisory ties to Harvard Medical School, the University of Toronto, and University Health Network. Waitlist open. [Pilot & waitlist figures — to confirm]
We'll review and respond within two business days. If there's a fit, you'll receive the deck and a link to book a call with the founders.
Early access, pilot programs, and pre-order allocation — in order of signup.
We'll confirm your spot by email. As production allocations open, waitlist members get first access in order of signup — expect updates as we approach launch.
We're building it with the physicians, engineers, and athletes who need it most. Come build it with us.