The next 150

Quebec

I am driven to help society overcome abuses of technology, such as ransomware and social media fraud.

Masarah-Cynthia Paquet-Clouston

Université de Montréal

GoSecure

Ontario

I am driven to make space for the perspectives and aspirations of Indigenous people in our educational and research practices.

Aaron Franks

Queen's University

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Alberta

I am driven to make it easier for companies to monitor and manage hundreds of workers in remote locations.

Abbas Sarraf

University of Calgary

Boast Capital

Alberta

I am driven to develop new methods for the early detection and prevention of cancer.

Lu Deng

University of Alberta

Metabolomic Technologies

Ontario

I am driven to create and assess alternative policies and practices for energy and natural resource development that respect society and the environment.

Alexandra Mallett

Carleton University

Natural Resources Canada

British Columbia

I am driven to develop efficient food safety testing methods to protect human health and save money.

Yaxi Hu

University of British Columbia

Ontario

I am driven to map the cosmos to inspire humanity with its beauty and help us understand where we came from, where we are, and where we’re going.

George Conidis

York University

Nova Scotia

I am driven to develop new ultrasound technology to enhance medical diagnoses and therapy.

Hugo Vihvelin

Dalhousie University

Daxsonics Ultrasound

Quebec

I am driven to develop a machine that interfaces with the brain to learn more about its functions and better understand diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and depression.

Gabriel Gagnon-Turcotte

Université Laval

Doric Lenses

Ontario

I am driven to help solar energy companies, researchers, and farmers get the data they need to build a cleaner, greener planet.

Richard Beal

University of Ottawa

COFOVO Energy

Quebec

I am driven to give people a bio-based alternative to everyday chemicals.

Guillaume Brault

Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Inova Source

Alberta

I am driven to create educational tools that excite kids about becoming lifelong learners.

Neesha Desai

University of Alberta

Alieo Games

British Columbia

I am driven to find solutions to challenging coastal engineering problems, including developing marine renewable energy.

Clayton Hiles

University of Victoria

Cascadia Coast Research

British Columbia

I am driven to develop the next generation of protective equipment that reduces head injuries.

Daniel Abram

Simon Fraser University

Shield-X Technology

British Columbia

I am driven to support and build capacity for teachers to empower children and youth to think critically and make healthy choices to reduce the harm of substance use.

Mahboubeh Asgari

University of British Columbia

ARC Programs

Quebec

I am driven to create a better understanding of muscle and bone injuries to improve medical treatment and recovery, and enhance sports equipment design.

Anne-Laure Ménard

École de technologie supérieure

CCM Hockey

Saskatchewan

I am driven to use policy to help government, business, and the public mobilize science to address climate change.

Carin Holroyd

University of Saskatchewan

SSHRC

Ontario

I am driven to improve human health by finding ways to stop deadly diseases.

Wei Zhang

University of Toronto

the Centre for the Commercialization of Antibodies and Biologics

Quebec

I am driven to ensure existing medications continue to effectively fight disease.

Justin Marleau

McGill University

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Ontario

I am driven to help businesses embrace gender equality to improve their capacity for innovation.

Sarah Saska

Western University

Feminuity

Quebec

I am driven to develop ways for science to play a greater role in the public service’s decision-making processes.

Pierre-Olivier Bédard

Université Laval

Global Affairs Canada

Ontario

I am driven to help decision makers, businesses, communities, and academics create equitable and sustainable water and environmental governance.

Marie Claire Brisbois

University of Waterloo

Natural Resources Canada

Ontario

I am driven to use science to protect people and animals around the world from deadly infectious diseases.

Masha Cemma

University of Toronto

the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

British Columbia

I am driven to help national defence leaders make ethical policies for the safe use of emerging technologies.

Kimberly Girling

University of British Columbia

Defence Research and Development Canada

Ontario

I am driven to use my scientific expertise to help national defence leaders make evidence-informed policies.

Joelle Thorpe

McMaster University

Defence Research and Development Canada

Ontario

I am driven to use science to encourage positive changes in food security and agricultural policies.

Jacquelyne Poon

University of Cambridge

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Quebec

I am driven to collaborate on the development of digital education tools to help children become critical, informed, and responsible citizens.

Prune Lieutier

Université du Québec à Montréal

La boîte à pitons

Quebec

I am driven to detect and measure concussion symptoms to help patients recover and lead better lives.

Abed Suleiman

University of Manitoba

Neural Diagnostics Ltd.

Ontario

I am driven to provide clean energy to communities by connecting buildings and integrating local energy resources.

Adreon Murphy

Ryerson University

Enwave Energy Corporation

Quebec

I am driven to design environmentally friendly materials and processes.

Amadou Diop

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Rio Tinto Alcan

Ontario

I am driven to create social change and a healthy and sustainable food system through community collaboration.

Amanda Wilson

Lakehead University

Food Secure Canada

British Columbia

I am driven to expand recycling technologies to achieve zero waste.

Amit Kumar

University of British Columbia

Contact Environmental Inc; Ronin8 Technologies Ltd; Université de Lorraine

New Brunswick

I am driven to enhance healthcare by developing rapid, non-invasive methods to detect diseases.

Andrien Rackov

University of New Brunswick

New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council

New Brunswick

I am driven to develop technology that detects and protects against cyberattacks, malware, and the dark web.

Arash Habibi Lashkari

University of New Brunswick

Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

Ontario

I am driven to find new ways to increase community news coverage to offset the contraction of the media industry.

Avneet Dhillon

Ryerson University

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

Alberta

I am driven to improve social, educational, and health programs for marginalized people through community-based research.

Bethan Kingsley

University of Alberta

Terra Centre

Ontario

I am driven to enhance the safety and resilience of Canada’s infrastructure.

Deepak Pant

University of Toronto

Kinetica Dynamics

Alberta

I am driven to develop tools to help the construction industry improve safety and reduce costs.

Duanshun Li

University of Alberta

Ledcor

Nova Scotia

I am driven to investigate potential new applications of traditional and alternative fuel and energy resources.

Ebenezer Asamany

Dalhousie University

Lafarge North America

New Brunswick

I am driven to develop an intelligent system to manage access to buildings to help organizations improve security and staff productivity.

Fahmi Ncibi

Université de Moncton

Solutions Galore Web Design & Hosting

Ontario

I am driven to commercialize advanced sensing technologies to help make the world safer and sustainable.

Hamid Alemohammad

University of Waterloo

AOMS Technologies Inc.

Ontario

I am driven to improve the design of hearing aids to help people better experience the sounds of music and speech.

Huiwen Goy

Ryerson University

Phonak and Unitron Hearing

Quebec

I am driven to create a biomaterial that will remove pollutants from wastewater, improving its sustainability.

Ilse Cárdenas Bates

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Nova Scotia

I am driven to use information provided by DNA analysis to help achieve optimal living.

Jeremy Koenig

Dalhousie University

Athletigen

Alberta

I am driven to develop nanotechnology to improve quality and reduce costs.

Jocelyn Bachman

University of Alberta

Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products

British Columbia

I am driven to create new carbon coating technology to give costume jewellery superior wear-resistance and a nicer sheen.

Jonathan Laumer

University of British Columbia

Arnell Workshop

Ontario

I am driven to use digital technology to augment the value of heritage research.

Joshua Dent

Western University

Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants

Ontario

I am driven to help transportation policy makers and consumers create a greener future by choosing electric vehicles.

Joshua Goodfield

Ryerson University

Plug’n Drive

Quebec

I am driven to create robotic devices to help future doctors learn critical surgical procedures better and faster, reducing risks and costs.

Kamran Ghaffari

McGill University

Touché Technologies

British Columbia

I am driven to help develop evidence-based strategies to improve the health of people who use drugs.

Mary Clare Kennedy

University of British Columbia

British Columbia Centre on Substance Use

Ontario

I am driven to develop innovative products and services to repair environmental damage caused by oil spills and mine tailings.

Miranda Maki

Lakehead University

BioNorth Solutions

Quebec

I am driven to bridge the gap between engineering and medical research to improve the future of healthcare.

Nicholas Nadeau

École de Technologie Supérieure

Rogue Research

Ontario

I am driven to improve clean technology to create an environmentally sustainable future.

Ofer Ben-Dov

Trent University

Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster

Ontario

I am driven to create new smart materials that will help us shape our society.

Olivier Nguon

Western University

3M Canada

Quebec

I am driven to develop biotechnology to create ingredients for non-toxic cleaning products.

Pisey Neang

Université de Sherbrooke

Ozymes Inc.

Manitoba

I am driven to provide our society with efficient and green energy.

Prashant Agnihotri

University of Manitoba

Manitoba Hydro

New Brunswick

I am driven to harness new information and communications technology to make human life easier.

Rahma Zayoud

Université de Moncton

Thermopak

Quebec

I am driven to help youth learn about social justice through game play and design.

Renee Jackson

Concordia University

Decode Global

British Columbia

I am driven to use technology to create innovative efficiencies in business processes.

Rohit Boolchandani

University of Victoria

Limespot Solutions

Ontario

I am driven to make cities better places to live by accelerating the use of electric vehicles.

Roozbeh Jalali

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Metcalf Foundation

Ontario

I am driven to learn how cancer develops and design virus-based therapies to treat it.

Rozanne Arulanandam

University of Ottawa

ChemVirion Research and Development

British Columbia

I am driven to develop low-cost, bendable, and foldable screens for the next generation of TVs and other electronic devices.

Sahar Sam

University of Victoria

I2X Technologies

Ontario

I am driven to help our governments and financial institutions achieve increased transparency, trust, and efficiency by using decentralized computing.

Sukrit Handa

University of Toronto

Scotiabank

Ontario

I am driven to measure the physical effects of sport on the body so people can make healthy choices.

Tania Pereira

University of Guelph

Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

New Brunswick

I am driven to create a natural food preservative as an alternative to synthetic products.

Tanzina Huq

University of New Brunswick

Chinova Bioworks

Ontario

I am driven to integrate philosophy's critical thinking into science to reflect society's values.

Teresa Branch-Smith

University of Waterloo

Philip Beesley Architect Inc.

British Columbia

I am driven to solve conservation problems, reconciling the needs of communities and nature.

Tim Burkhart

University of Northern British Columbia

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Ontario

I am driven to make agricultural chemicals more efficient and environmentally friendly using nanotechnology.

Vitaliy Kapishon

McMaster University

Petro-Canada

Ontario

I am driven to help decision makers improve the safety of our food supply chain.

Yadira Tejeda Saldaña

Western University

Adept Diagnostics

Ontario

I am driven to make greener communities by developing clean energy production, conversion, and utilization.

Yusuf Bicer

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Hydrofuel Inc.

Quebec

I am driven to help SMEs use intelligence gathered about products, marketplaces, and their competitors to innovate and prosper.

Abdeslam Hassani

Université de Sherbrooke

Merkur Inc.

Quebec

I am driven to improve wastewater treatment technology to protect Canada’s environment.

Alexandre Bélanger

Concordia University

Claro-Global

Quebec

I am driven to improve, optimize, and innovate company processes with data, not "gut feelings."

Alexandre David

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Thomas & Betts

Ontario

I am driven to contribute to Canada’s economic growth by using nanotechnology to produce clean water and green energy.

Alireza Zehtab Yazdi

University of Waterloo

Carbon Upcycling Technologies

Alberta

I am driven to help others improve their sleep quality, quantity, and timing to enhance their health and well-being.

Amy Bender

University of Calgary

Own the Podium

Ontario

I am driven to help communities share stories from their past through accessible online databases.

Andrew J. McLaughlin

University of Waterloo

Centre for Community Mapping and Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation

New Brunswick

I am driven to develop new techniques to purify natural gas to limit air pollution and protect the environment.

Babak Shirani

University of New Brunswick

Xebec Adsorption

Ontario

I am driven to discover how to use low doses of radiation to enhance medical treatments.

Christopher Thome

Laurentian University

Bruce Power

Saskatchewan

I am driven to bridge the gap between science, industry, and policy to enhance decision making for conservation planning.

Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle

University of Saskatchewan

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ontario

I am driven to create state-of-the-art image sensors for future scientific and commercial applications.

Darek Palubiak

McMaster University

EnviroSen

Ontario

I am driven to understand how chemical interactions between plants, fungi, bacteria, and animals shape our environment.

David McMullin

Carleton University

J.D. Irving

Nova Scotia

I am driven to help socially and financially challenged women empower themselves by using social media to start their own businesses.

Elham Alghamdi

Dalhousie University

Quebec

I am driven to create new medicines to help improve human health and quality of life.

Elie Simard

Université de Sherbrooke

Domain Therapeutics

British Columbia

I am driven to find a way to minimize the harm that human activities can do to whales and other marine mammals.

Frances Charlotte Robertson

Simon Fraser University

SMRU Consulting Canada

Saskatchewan

I am driven to enhance conservation by studying how and why birds choose where to live.

Gabriel Foley

University of Regina

Goldcorp

Alberta

I am driven to develop programs to help people with chronic diseases optimize their physical and emotional health.

Justine Dowd

University of Calgary

Canadian Celiac Association

Ontario

I am driven to driven to create new technologies to improve the safety of processed food.

Kayla Murray

University of Guelph

Pride Pak

Manitoba

I am driven to bring together different scientific disciplines to develop sustainable technologies for improving human health.

Kurt Hildebrand

University of Manitoba

Myera Group

Ontario

I am driven to use the knowledge and research methods of anthropology to help businesses improve and grow.

Laurie Baker

York University

Treefrog

Alberta

I am driven to develop environmentally sustainable insulation foam from canola oil.

M. Hossein Tavassoli-Kafrani

University of Alberta

OleoFoam

New Brunswick

I am driven to study the impacts of academic achievement on Francophones living as minorities in New Brunswick.

Philippe Rousselle

Université de Moncton

l’Institut canadien de recherche sur les minorités linguistiques

Ontario

I am driven to research the relationship between sports and Canadian society.

Mark Norman

Ryerson University

Sportsnet

Ontario

I am driven to improve therapies and quality of life for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.

Olivia Samotus

Western University

Merz Pharmaceuticals

Ontario

I am driven to improve fuel cell technologies to create a sustainable future.

Philippe Côté

Queen's University

Mercedes-Benz Canada

Ontario

I am driven to unite science with Indigenous knowledge to better protect forests and wildlife.

Rosanne Van Schie

University of Toronto

Anishnabek Outfitting

Quebec

I am driven to find innovative ways to improve the performance and global competitiveness of Quebec’s industries.

Sébastien Gamache

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Nita Labeling Equipment

Quebec

I am driven to ensure Canada's treasured boreal forests are sustainably managed.

Tadeusz Splawinski

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Ouranos

Ontario

I am driven to create programs to help children and adults develop the psychological skills to lead healthy, happy lives.

Vanessa Buote

Wilfrid Laurier University

Plasticity Labs

Quebec

I am driven to design software that increases the efficiency and reduces the costs of in-home medical services.

Zhijie Xie

Concordia University

Medialpha

Nova Scotia

I am driven to improve the sustainability of agriculture and the food processing industry.

Zied Khiari

Cape Breton University

Saputo

Quebec

I am driven to discover how the brain metabolizes steroid hormones, which will help develop new preventive therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Alain Dury

Université de Montréal

Endoceutics

Quebec

I am driven to encourage people to become more physically active outdoors, especially with water sports like paddle-boarding, canoeing, and sailing.

Alexandre Fréchette

Université du Québec à Montréal

Eau Vive Québec and CUBiX Productions

Manitoba

I am driven to connect different communities with one another, and help foster dialogue and better relationships.

Aliraza Alidina

University of Winnipeg

Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling

Nova Scotia

I am driven to develop and implement new clinical tests to improve personalized patient care.

Anna Greenshields

Dalhousie University

Chelation Partners

Ontario

I am driven to research new ways to make technology easier to use.

Danniel Varona-Marin

University of Waterloo

SMART Technologies

British Columbia

I am driven to work alongside community-based organizations that are seeking to develop collaborative watershed management plans.

Gillian Fielding

Simon Fraser University

Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable

Quebec

I am driven to develop computer tools to improve the sustainable management of Canada's energy and drinking water resources.

Jean-Sébastien Gosselin

Institut national de recherche scientifique du Québec (INRS)

Versaprofiles

Quebec

I am driven to build marine robots that are able to work unsupervised.

Juan Camilo Gamboa Higuera

McGill University

SPORTLOGiQ

Quebec

I am driven to improve our understanding of human effects on aquatic ecosystems so we can better manage and conserve them.

Katrine Turgeon

McGill University

Hydro-Québec

I am driven to make road-building technology more environmentally friendly.

Marc-André Bérubé

École de technologie supérieure

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Quebec

I am driven to develop new drugs to fight cancer.

Martin Perreault

Université Laval

NEOMED

Saskatchewan

I am driven to help non-profit organizations and businesses improve their services and strategies using big data analysis.

Mehdi Sadeqi

University of Regina

ISM Canada

Quebec

I am driven to design new drugs for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Ramesh Chingle

Université de Montréal

NuChem Therapeutics

Quebec

I am driven to improve orthopedic and dental care for all Canadians using the latest nanotechnology.

Ashwaq Al-Hashedi

McGill University

Visionaturolab Inc

Quebec

I am driven to transfer knowledge of next-generation 3D-printing technologies from universities to industry applications.

Ilyass Tabiai

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Ontario

I am driven to understand brain processes in both healthy aging and cases of dementia to enhance early diagnosis and treatment.

Rocío López Zunini

University of Ottawa

Bruyère Research Institute

Nova Scotia

I am driven to help people improve their mobility by enhancing their brains' ability to learn by imagining movement.

Tony Ingram

Dalhousie University

Spring Loaded Technology

Saskatchewan

I am driven to develop new methods to improve soil remediation management.

Yurui Fan

University of Regina

SaskEnergy

Quebec

I am driven to commercialize advanced materials that improve the functionality of 3D-printed parts.

Rolland Delorme

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Ontario

I am driven to equip disadvantaged newcomers with the right job skills to succeed in a changing Canadian economy.

Arash Samimi

Queen's University

British Columbia

I am driven to improve agricultural and municipal wastewater treatment using advanced microwave technologies that protect the environment.

Asha Srinivasan

University of British Columbia

Opus DaytonKnight Consultants

British Columbia

I am driven to create the latest in digital health technologies to support healthy vision for all Canadians.

Yaser Roshan

Simon Fraser University

LB Foster Rail Technologies

Quebec

I am driven to use artificial intelligence to make smart and safe homes especially for seniors that live independently.

Negar Ghourchian

McGill University

Aerial Technologies

Ontario

I am driven to make our cities safer by developing smart sensors that monitor infrastructure.

Hamed Layssi

University of Ottawa

Giatec Scientific

British Columbia

I am driven to save the lives of industrial workers by creating headsets that protect their hearing while preserving their awareness.

Kamyar Keikhosravy

University of British Columbia

Recon Instruments

Manitoba

I am driven to use new technology and data science to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s.

Omid Ranjbar Pouya

University of Manitoba

Manitoba Public Insurance

British Columbia

I am driven to use cognitive science to develop training programs to improve disease diagnoses.

Buyun Xu

University of Victoria

Ontario

I am driven to improve the health of people worldwide, through innovative research at the crossroads of engineering and medicine.

Chekema Prince

University of Waterloo

Ontario

I am driven to protect the environment by creating smart software to better control home heating systems, reducing greenhouse gases.

Nima Alibabaei

Ryerson University

Toronto Hydro

Nova Scotia

I am driven to invent new techniques to extract anti-cancer and anti-eczema compounds from birch bark.

Hisham Sleem

Cape Breton University

B.W. Bioenergy

Ontario

I am driven to make virtual reality as real as possible

Ricardo Jorge Jota Costa

University of Toronto

Tactual Labs

British Columbia

I am driven to understand the forces that structure our ecosystems, in order to better protect and manage our natural resources.

Travis Gerwing

University of Victoria

Hakai Institute

Ontario

I am driven to develop the first smart watch capable of monitoring all vital signs and reporting them to doctors or caregivers.

Azadeh Dastmalchi

University of Ottawa

Ontario

I am driven to build inclusive and information-driven cities by fostering digital collaboration and communication in urban planning.

Maju Sadagopan

University of Waterloo

Gerrard Design Associates

Nova Scotia

I am driven to design new medical devices by mathematically modelling their performance and impact on physiological systems.

Hamed Hanafi

Dalhousie University

DMF Medical

Ontario

I am driven to inspire young women to become scientists, and to create health and beauty products with natural ingredients.

Joanne Curiel Tejeda

Western University

Sugar & Co.

British Columbia

I am driven to develop acoustic software to improve our understanding of whale habitats along Canada’s coasts.

Benjamin Hendricks

University of Victoria

World Wildlife Fund Canada

Quebec

I am driven to enhance communication for people wearing hearing protection devices in loud environments.

Rachel Bouserhal

École de technologie supérieure

EERS

British Columbia

I am driven to improve people’s lives by designing new technologies that allow surgeons to use medical robots with ease.

Irene Tong

University of British Columbia

Gazepoint and Intuitive Surgical

Saskatchewan

I am driven to develop an antiviral vaccine to protect chickens, saving the Canadian poultry industry from losses.

Mengying Liu

University of Saskatchewan

Ontario

I am driven to develop novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in the treatment of challenging cancers.

Anton Neschadim

University of Toronto

Armour Therapeutics

Ontario

I am driven to use research to inform and improve early learning opportunities in developing countries.

Kerrie Proulx

University of Toronto

People for Education

Ontario

I am driven to advance global connectivity and networking, and to build the most efficient communications systems.

Mohamed F. Feteiha

University of Western Ontario

Mircom Group of Companies

British Columbia

I am driven to help Canadian businesses generate more leads and increase sales with efficient and results-oriented marketing strategies.

Chirag Khasia

Royal Roads University

Sasset Technology

I am driven to create intelligent software that helps scientists locate and understand information from scholarly literature online.

Bahar Sateli

Concordia University

iLanguage Lab

Nova Scotia

I am driven to use digital technology to empower women and girls in developing countries.

Eman Alyami

Dalhousie University

Ontario

I am driven to understand science, human behaviour, and technology to better the world we live in.

Mario Leonardo Morfin Ramírez

York University

Acculogic

Ontario

I am driven to encourage businesses to adopt social enterprise practises, ensuring every transaction between companies and consumers helps people and global sustainability.

David Glazer

Ryerson University

Divani Films

British Columbia

I am driven to discover therapeutic properties of natural clay minerals to develop new medicines to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.

Shekooh Behroozian

University of British Columbia

Kisameet Glacial Clay

Quebec

I am driven to accelerate the implementation of renewable energies to help fight climate change.

Maxime Lemonde

Université de Sherbrooke

Electrigaz

British Columbia

I am driven to share my passion for science and overcome barriers to effective science communications.

Alina Fisher

Royal Roads University

Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team

Ontario

I am driven to develop sustainable solutions in our built environment by exploring relationships between the waste management and green building sectors.

Davin St. Pierre

Dalhousie University

Lighten Up Electric