About

We’re a non-profit social enterprise. We’re changing the way the world thinks about 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics.

Who We Are

Nia Technologies Inc. operates as a Canadian non-profit social enterprise with its base in Toronto, Canada. Our network of partners and funders spans across the globe.

 

Founded by Hope and Healing International, a charitable organization devoted to aiding children with disabilities in the most impoverished nations, Nia's mission is to ensure that these children receive the necessary medical assistance.

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We imagine a world where collaborative innovation enables individuals to overcome barriers and realize their full potential.

We’re Driven By More Than Just Technology

  • Innovation


    Technological innovation can create positive change

  • Appropriate Solutions


    Innovation must be appropriate to the local environment

  • Practitioner-Centric

    Practitioners are at the centre of our innovations

  • Parternships

    The best ideas are developed with others

  • Research & Development

    Rigorous research and testing are at the core of our work

  • Sustainable

    Innovation must be locally sustainable

Our History

Nia Prepares For An Early Adopter Program

2017-2018


An updated version of 3D PrintAbility was developed in preparation for implementation through Nia's Early Adopter Program. The program is expected to begin in late 2018.

Clinical Studies Were Intensified

2016 & 2017


Validation of 3D PrintAbility continued with a second round of clinical studies to field test the updated toolchain at CoRSU in Uganda and CSPO in Cambodia in partnership with Exceed Worldwide.

NiaNet Was Created

2016


Working with Usability Matters, we developed NiaNet (formerly called NDX). NiaNet is our digital collaboration platform that facilitates collaboration, research, and data sharing to support 3D PrintAbility.

Clinical Studies Began

2015


The viability of 3D PrintAbility was first demonstrated with a clinical study at CoRSU. This proof-of-concept study produced 3D printed transtibial prosthetic sockets for children and youth age 4-25.

Nia Technologies Inc. Was Founded

2015


cbm Canada founded Nia Technologies Inc. as a non-profit social enterprise to develop and deploy 3D PrintAbility in resource poor countries.

Technology Development Was Expanded

2015


Development of 3D PrintAbility was advanced based on findings from clinical studies. In response to demand, the digital toolchain was expanded to include 3D printed ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) as an integral part of its service offerings.

The Idea Of 3D PrintAbility Was Born

2013


Development began as a project supported by cbm Canada, University of Toronto, Autodesk Research, and Grand Challenges Canada in partnership with CoRSU.