Avestec, a Canadian robotics company, is transforming industrial inspections with its SKYRON tethered drones: intelligent flying robots that safely perform precise, non-destructive testing in hard-to-reach environments. With Mitacs’ support in funding, talent, and research collaboration, Avestec has accelerated innovation, reduced inspection risks and costs, and hired top talent directly from Mitacs internship programs, helping position Canada as a leader in next-generation robotics solutions.

Dr. Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi, a postdoctoral researcher at UBC is designing an automated filtration system tailored to meet the unique cultural and environmental needs of a local Kenyan community, with potential applications for Indigenous communities in Canada.

David Black, a PhD student at UBC, developed a groundbreaking tele-ultrasound system using mixed reality to guide procedures in remote communities, improving access to care, reducing costs, and eliminating lengthy travel to medical centres.