Nfinite Nanotechnology, a Waterloo-based startup, is developing ultra-thin nano-coatings to effectively block water vapor and oxygen, helping to preserve air-sensitive products. Their coatings are easily compostable and designed for real-world use in food, cosmetics, and household products – areas where existing sustainable packaging often falls short.

Bill Bland, CEO of Mitacs industry partner Medidas Group, shares how his company is helping drivers build safer habits through an app that combines real-time feedback, friendly competition, and self-coaching to reduce vehicle collisions and prevent injuries and fatalities.

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.

Thales Canada’s collaboration with Mitacs aims to improve the safety and accuracy of critical applications like autonomous obstacle detection and aircraft take-off and landing, driving AI technology advancements in human decision-making.

PLATO is more than just a software testing company. It’s a community-driven initiative focused on creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous and underrepresented communities in Canada’s tech industry.

Through a collaboration with Mitacs and the University of Alberta, startup Innova Cleantech is producing hydrogen and graphite from natural gas to create clean energy and cleaner byproducts for use in tech manufacturing.

SBQuantum was founded in 2016 and excels in quantum technology in Quebec, offering innovative solutions such as quantum magnetometry for ultra-precise measurements in materials science, medical imaging, and seismic detection.

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