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.

Dr. Susanne Ouellet, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Calgary, is creating a state-of-the-art monitoring system using highly sensitive fibre optic sensing to give mine operators unprecedented insights into tailings dams performance.

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.

Dr. Timsy Bhando, a postdoctoral researcher at McMaster University, is advancing brain health through drug development. Her work includes the discovery of a novel fungi compound with therapeutic potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases and depression.

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.

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.