In an interview with Mitacs, Marciel Gaier, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Nova Scotia-based GIT Coatings, shares insights into his projects and how his company is shaping the Canadian marine industry.

Dr. Nazanin Vafaei, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Manitoba, is developing a sustainable, solvent-free method to extract oils. Her work produces high-protein canola meals, driving innovation in the plant-based protein industry.

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.

Quebec-based Kalego Solutions, co-founded by entrepreneurs Marine Queffeulou and Jacopo Profili, provides eco-friendly plasma technology to enhance the characteristics of flat surfaces, including a lasting anti-fog treatment for medical endoscopy.

Dr. Bishnu Acharya, Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, is transforming canola meal byproducts into nutritional food additives for fermentation-based industries, reducing costs and supporting a growing biotechnology sector.

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.

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.