Canada is facing a prolonged period of low productivity, which is worsened by its aging demographic. Low productivity growth leads to reduced economic growth and a lower quality of life for Canadians, emphasizing the need for innovation. Two key factors are Canada’s low Business R&D levels and its leadership in university R&D. To address this, […]

Physicists all over the world, including those throughout Canada, are gearing up to upgrade the Large Hadron Collider to collide particles more quickly than ever before. The huge datasets collected by enormous detectors like the ATLAS experiment will provide a trove of information about mysterious particles like the Higgs bosons, and might even help researchers […]

We are addressing the widespread issue of pressure injuries—a chronic wound affecting millions—with our innovative solution, the Smart Sheet. This soft, flexible, and stretchable sensor array is designed for precise pressure and shear detection. What sets us apart is the Smart Sheet’s unique ability to seamlessly conform to various shapes and contours, providing accurate and […]

The intern will be working on a project at ZeroX Gaming, a gaming company, to make it easier for gamers to use blockchain technology in their games. This involves developing a tool that simplifies how players interact with blockchain features, making it as straightforward as using a regular gaming app. Additionally, the intern will work […]

The proposed project involves advancing UBC’s Depth-Camera-Augmented Fluoroscopy (DeCAF) system, a novel device for improving efficiency and reducing radiation exposure in orthopaedic trauma surgeries. DeCAF integrates a 3D depth camera with the conventional C-arm fluoroscope used for intraoperative imaging. The primary goal of our project is to assess the feasibility and market fit of the […]

This project will explore the potential of our agile geographic sensing technologies to support operations of manned ground vehicles that are able to access unpaved wilderness environments. This project will will contribute greatly to an intensive customer discovery and market validation process, to justify further development. Additionally, the information provided by interviewees of potential users […]

The proposed project aims to enhance Alzheimer’s biomarkers detection by developing an innovative business model through the Lab to Market (L2M) program. This four-month initiative, in collaboration with the Innovation + Impact Network of Canada (I-INC), focuses on leveraging the entrepreneurial and innovative skills of participants to accelerate the translation of research excellence into practical […]

The intern will undertake a project which analyses several drainage structures of an experimental green roof while developing a numerical model to mimic the experimentally obtained results. In addition, the intern will also be involved in working on an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan, and low impact development methods. The partner organization will benefit by having […]

Nanocellulose is an emerging sustainable Canadian nanomaterial with potential applications in a range of industries. This collaborative project between the Cranston group at UBC and Anomera Inc. aims to enhance Anomera’s nanocellulose product, Dextracel, through a straightforward water-based surface modification route. More specifically, we will increase the stability of Dextracel, improve the compatibility of Dextracel […]

This project addresses critical healthcare concerns by developing a user-centric vital sign monitoring system tailored for continuous patient care. In a society grappling with health management challenges, especially amidst an aging population and events like the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative bridges a persistent gap in post-intervention care. Many individuals, particularly elderly and fragile patients, often […]

Tiny particles made of fat are an established system for delivering nucleic acids into cells to perform gene therapy. We have developed a new polymer that can be incorporated into fat particles to improve the nucleic acid delivery efficiency. Using this polymer and others with a similar structure, we will engineer a library of fat […]

We’re revolutionizing the future of food by producing sustainable, mushroom-based protein. Traditional protein sources are resource-intensive and less eco-friendly. Our innovation lies in utilizing agricultural waste as feedstock to cultivate high-quality mycoprotein, essentially turning waste into a value-added product. Utilizing cutting-edge bioreactor designs and process optimization techniques, we aim to make this production scalable and […]