L2M Validate / Qc Winter 2026 / Antenna sensor for monitoring applications

This project focuses on advancing a novel battery-free, antenna-based sensor platform designed for continuous wireless monitoring in healthcare and environmental applications. The technology enables the creation of thin, flexible, and low-cost sticker-like sensors that operate without batteries or wired power. These sensors can detect key parameters such as temperature, humidity, and pH, transmitting real-time data remotely to improve decision-making and reduce maintenance costs. In healthcare, the technology targets the urgent need for smarter chronic-wound monitoring. Current manual wound assessments are time-consuming and prone to delays that increase infection risk and healthcare costs. The proposed sensor acts as a smart bandage capable of wirelessly reporting wound moisture and pH levels, to continuously track healing progress and alert caregivers, allowing early intervention and improving patient outcomes. In parallel, the same platform can be customized and deployed for environmental monitoring, such as detecting early signs of wildfires through temperature and humidity changes, supporting rapid response and minimizing damage. Through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship and the Lab2Market Validate program, the intern will perform market validation, stakeholder engagement, and business-model development to transform this academic innovation into a viable commercial opportunity. This includes identifying customer needs, analyzing competitors, and assessing regulatory pathways. For the partner organization, this project provides access to an innovative, sustainable technology that aligns with Canadas goals in digital health, green technology, and climate resilience. The expected outcome is a validated commercialization plan and market strategy that demonstrate how this antenna-based sensor can create social and economic value through improved health outcomes and early environmental risk detection.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andy Shih;Ricardo Izquierdo

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Partner:

V1 Studio

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

École de technologie supérieure

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