L2M Lensx AI wearable glass for the visually impaired

LensX: Empowering Independence for the Blind through AI Wearable Smart Glasses LensX is an AI-powered assistive technology designed to support blind and low-vision individuals in navigating the world more independently. The project uses a combination of real-time computer vision and voice-based AI to help users identify their surroundings, read text, recognize objects, and receive auditory […]

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Smash and Tess Dreamwear Inc.

Smash + Tess Dreamwear Inc. is a Vancouver-designed, North American-made apparel company that has gained a cult-like following for its signature Rompers and commitment to sustainability. As a brand that prioritizes slow fashion and community connection, Smash + Tess has successfully built a loyal customer base; however, it now faces the innovation challenge of scaling […]

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Oi Marketing

Oi Marketing is a dynamic digital marketing agency supporting small and medium-sized businesses in achieving their growth goals through tailored marketing strategies. The organization faces a critical innovation challenge: staying ahead of rapid changes in digital marketing technologies and consumer behaviors while scaling its capacity to serve diverse clients efficiently. To address this, Oi Marketing […]

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ContactNB/UNB AI Efficiency Project for the NB Contact Centre Industry

The McKenna Institute and ContactNB are collaborating on an initiative to promote AI adoption and responsible use within New Brunswick’s contact centre industry, aiming to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability by supporting SMEs with AI integration, workforce training, academic collaboration, and attracting investment in the business services sector.

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Emergency Department (ED) Wait Times at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – ED Challenge – PhD Intern

Despite numerous system interventions, emergency department (ED) wait times at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) remain a critical challenge. As part of an Innovation Partnership Procurement by Co-Design initiative led jointly with the University of Waterloo under the CareNext Coalition, WRHN is now engaging vendors and internal stakeholders to co-develop novel interventions that improve patient […]

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Development of operations, retail and online strategy for growing business needs

Developing an online and e-commerce strategy to meet increased business demands requires a structured approach by focusing on enhancing customer experience, optimizing digital presence, and streamlining operations. By implementing an e-commerce strategy, we can drive sales, enhance brand loyalty, and successfully move our business from a 7-month seasonal business to 12 months of the year, […]

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UIUX

This innovation project focuses on developing an advanced generative AI-powered platform designed to visualize consumer preference data for interior design products through intuitive, dynamic preference maps and visualization tools. The aim is to simplify and enhance the process of product selection for both consumers and interior design professionals, significantly streamlining decision-making and procurement processes. The […]

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Prompty Traction: Feature Revisions and Development

Prompty is a 100% indigenous owned technology start-up located in Calgary, Alberta. This corporation combines modern technologies, gamification, and decades of experience within the conference and events industry to provide connectivity solutions that are authentic, enjoyable, sustainable, and secure. The objective of this project is to assist Prompty in establishing a trusted brand identity by […]

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Enhancing Digital Marketing and Business Intelligence for Hyspecs Eyewear – Part II

This project will enhance Hyspecs’ digital marketing and e-commerce operations through four key initiatives: streamlining the migration to a new email marketing platform with automated flows to better engage customers; creating a strategic sales and media calendar to align campaigns across channels; scaling up paid advertising using data-driven insights to boost performance and reach; and […]

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Project Respawn

Project Respawn is focused on updating and improving Noodlecake’s older mobile games so they can continue to work on modern devices and app stores. Many of these games were made years ago using old technology, and without updates, they may stop working or be removed from stores. This project will help Noodlecake build tools and […]

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Enhancing Competitive Rowing Performance through Real-Time Telemetry and Analytics

Rowing Precision, a Canadian sports technology startup, in collaboration with Brock University, seeks to design and test a versatile, on-boat performance monitoring platform that integrates advanced sensor modules, energy-efficient wireless communication, and an intuitive analytics interface. The system will deliver real-time performance feedback to support informed training decisions and enhance competitive performance.

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