Over the four-month Lab2Market internship, discussions with plant operators, maintenance teams, and technology vendors will determine how the existing AI alarm-diagnosis system should be fine-tuned for real-world deployment. Targeted interviews, and rapid feedback loops will uncover the highest-value use cases, reveal functionality gaps, and establish clear upgrade priorities. These market-discovery insights will provide us with […]

This project aims to develop and validate a low-cost, energy-efficient film made from common or recycled plastics that can passively manage heat without using electricity or fuel. By microstructuring the surface of materials like polyethylene and polymethylpentene (TPX), we create thin, flexible films that can either retain or release heat depending on their arrangement. When […]

U-Pro Soccer is a Canadian sportstech company developing a mobile-first training platform that uses AI and computer vision to help youth athletes practice soccer drills at home using only a smartphone and a training mat. Many young players lack access to structured training, especially outside of team environments, and U-Pro aims to fill this gap […]

The challenge to be addressed in this project is to develop a next generation of machine-learning-guided data validation and annotation tools that take account of differences in human judgment and decision-making processes.

Fires on construction sites can cause serious injuries, deaths, and property loss. One of the best ways to prevent fires is by helping workers recognize fire hazards early, but current safety training is often limited and not very effective. We are developing a virtual reality (VR) training tool that can help construction workers and young […]

This project introduces a novel, commercially promising ocular implant for the treatment of degenerative retinal diseases, initially targeting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as a leading cause of vision loss. Current treatments for AMD require frequent intravitreal injections due to the rapid clearance of therapeutics from the eye. This frequent need for injections can cause significant […]

Re:Pair Genomics is a Canadian biotechnology startup pioneering the use of advanced artificial intelligence to accelerate gene therapy development. The company specializes in designing compact synthetic promoters, customized DNA sequences that precisely control where and when therapeutic genes are expressed in the body. These promoters are engineered to target specific human or mouse cell types […]

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis, are an increasing public health concern in Canada, with rising case numbers driven by climate change and expanding tick populations. Current testing methods are limited as they typically detect only one pathogen at a time and often miss early-stage infections. As a result, many Canadians can go undiagnosed […]

This project aims to support VoltLeaf Energy Inc. in exploring market opportunities and building a go-to-market strategy for their carbon-based battery technologies. By researching potential customers, competitors, and industry trends, the project will help VoltLeaf better understand where and how to position their products. The goal is to identify the most promising use cases and […]

This project will focus on helping to bring the DialySnake, which is a novel medical device, closer to market. The DialySnake is a low-cost, minimally invasive tool designed to unclog blocked peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters at patients’ bedsides in an average of 5 minutes. Currently, when peritoneal dialysis catheters become blocked, hospitals often rely on […]

This project is aimed at assisting the NS Health Innovation Hub (hereinafter referred to as the Hub) in the delivery of its mandate to “solve critical health challenges for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. One way the Hub delivers on this mandate is through what it calls the ‘test & try portfolio’ – an […]

This project focuses on exploring how a new water based technology—called a nanobubble generator—can help solve common challenges in agriculture, aquaculture, and water treatment across Canada. Nanobubbles are minuscule gas bubbles that improve water quality by increasing oxygen levels, cleaning surfaces, and reducing the need for harmful chemicals. While this technology has seen success in […]