#MitacsImpact: CAPSolar strives to improve the efficiency of EVs, like cars, trucks, and boats, to decrease the dependency on charging stations and leverage the clean and free energy of the sun.

Understanding the immense power of the electric motor, UQTR mechanical engineering graduate Bastien Theron decided in 2016 to try his hand at designing the very first electric quad bike (his preferred mode of transport). The Theron EV was born.

Ecosystem partner content Diverse Nation: Unlocking the potential of inclusive innovation The Innovation Economy Council (IEC) is a coalition of tech-sector leaders dedicated to shaping Canada’s industrial innovation policy. The IEC works with active members of Canada’s innovation ecosystem to identify areas for in-depth analysis and offer timely insights to increase Canadian productivity and sustainable […]

The Mitacs Innovation Challenge project examines application and evaluation materials from the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program to better understand what barriers are limiting the innovation performance of Canadian SMEs. In this report, we find that talent access is a key issue inhibiting SME innovation performance throughout Canada’s innovation ecosystem. We further explore how skilled talent […]