This innovation project aims to help mitigate pressing global problems including; resource and waste management, global warming, deforestation, pollution, and energy shortages. At present there is a huge and growing global demand for high-value carbon-based products such as biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. These products are commonly made from wood biomass, graphite, or other […]

CM Marine Safety Equipment is a life jacket company that employs a new approach to commercial fishers’ safety. My company’s mission is to create a life jacket that provides the maximum amount of comfort and flexibility without sacrificing safety. There is a culture within the commercial fishing industry that neglects wearing life jackets and by […]

The goal of this project is to develop and pilot a sustainability materiality assessment framework for the Calgary Stampede. It is essential to understand stakeholder group’s values and motivations to make the best strategic decisions possible for organizations and the Calgary Stampede is no exception. By piloting the framework, it will be possible to test […]

Spinal disorders are the largest cause of years lived with disability globally. Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a common surgical approach to address dis degeneration, but reoperation rates can remain as high as 20%. Mechanical analysis of on-market designs and discussions with spine surgeons suggest this is linked to the mechanical design of the implants […]

Alaagi Inc. is developing an innovative seaweed-based bioplastic to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution caused by single-use petroleum-based plastics. This project focuses on refining the bioplastic prototype to improve its durability, flexibility, and biodegradability while ensuring it is cost-effective and scalable for mass production. Additionally, it aims to assess market readiness by engaging […]

The objective of the proposal is to enable high-reliability free-space quantum communication in turbulence environments. Free-space optical and quantum communications face a critical hurdle of atmospheric turbulence induced distortions in propagating optical beams. This degrades signal purity in quantum key distribution (QKD) and long-distance optical transmission. Our vision for this project is to establish a […]

Our project focuses on improving protein purification using a novel continuous separation method; Free-Flow Counterflow Gradient Focusing (FF-CGF). Traditional purification methods are slow, inefficient, and result in high sample loss, making it difficult for industries like pharmaceuticals and biotech to recover valuable proteins. Our technology offers a faster, more efficient alternative without the need for […]

Stroke is a leading cause of disability, affecting 880,000 Canadians, with 109,000 new cases annually and no approved therapies for neuroregeneration. Current standard of care for ischemic stroke includes acute thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy to restore blood flow to the injured tissue, yet these treatments are time sensitive and only apply to specific stroke etiology, leaving […]

This project will create an AI-powered device that helps shellfish hatcheries keep their larvae healthy by constantly monitoring them. The system uses smart image analysis to catch early signs of disease or stress, sends real-time alerts to staff, and reduces the need for manual checks. This makes hatcheries more efficient, helping them produce more healthy […]

Craft breweries depend heavily on their brewmasters to forecast demand and plan production, which distracts them from their core focus: brewing good quality beer. It also puts significant pressure on breweries because if the brewmaster suddenly becomes unavailable, they would be incapable of effectively completing these tasks. Forecasting and production planning become increasingly difficult as […]

Concussions pose a critical health risk in sports and other high-impact environments, yet timely and accurate diagnosis remains a challenge. Existing tools are expensive, non-portable, and impractical for field use, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses and increased long-term health risks. Concusono is revolutionizing concussion detection with a novel AI-driven portable ultrasound device that provides […]

SEEYA project addresses the growing global epidemic of childhood myopia, a condition that has reached alarming levels due to genetic impacts, urbanization, increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity. SEEYA advocates a fun way to see, and a new way to play! A series of innovative, engaging, and educational toy sets that promote balanced indoor […]