Medventions: Winter 2025

Medventions is a full-time 14 week paid program that allows students and new graduates to take part in physician-led, hospital-based fellowship training. Fellows come from different areas of study and will get hands on experience in a clinical setting with innovators and experienced mentors. It equips fellows to identify priority healthcare needs and develop their […]

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L2M – AidMe LLM-Powered Mobility Framework

The aging population faces mobility challenges, with existing devices offering only basic, passive support, which increases the risk of falls and injuries. The proposed solution, AidMe LLM-Powered Mobility Framework, enhances motorized assistive devices with AI, allowing users to issue voice commands and receive adaptive support. This improves user autonomy and reduces injury risks. This BSI […]

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L2M – Designing and Development of a Smart Hydroponics Platform to Promote Welleness

This project aims to develop a vertical farming system that will produce fresh, high-quality crops in urban areas, helping to address food insecurity and promote wellness. Using advanced farming technology, the system will require less land and water compared to traditional agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient. The expected benefits for the partner organization […]

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Investigation of the structural performance of mass timber form-fitting connections for gravity loading

The research program investigates the potential of form-fitting connections in terms of structural performance, manufacturing cost, ease of assembly, and embodied carbon to that of connectors currently employed in the industry. The joint topologies considered will be influenced by joinery techniques and geometry from various cultures and an understanding of the factors that led to […]

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Exploiting Nonlocal Effects in Quantum Error Correcting Codes

The industry partner, Xanadu, is developing large-scale quantum computers based on a photonic hardware platform. All large-scale quantum computers will rely on error correction codes in order to carry out useful computations. Due to the possibility for long-range qubit connections in a photonic system, via fibre optics, it may be possible to exploit non-local connections […]

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L’intelligence émotionnelle au service du coaching exécutif : faciliter l’adoption d’un leadership inclusif en entreprise.

Ce projet explore comment les coachs exécutifs peuvent recourir aux compétences et habiletés émotionnelles afin de faciliter l’adoption d’un leadership inclusif auprès de leur clientèle. En fait, la recherche est motivée par le besoin croissant de méthodes efficaces pour promouvoir l’équité, la diversité, et l’inclusion (EDI) en entreprise, notamment à travers un leadership où les […]

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Developing a Brand Health Framework for Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

The proposed project is to develop a unique brand health framework and measurement tools for the Canadian higher education marketplace to help Canadian post-secondary institutions more accurately and effectively assess the effectiveness of their branding and marketing efforts. This project will benefit the partner organization by providing a more accurate client brand assessment tool than […]

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L2M – Developing a Sustainable, Carbon-Negative Construction Material Using Phase Change Materials (PCM) From Agricultural Waste

BioCCM is an innovative start-up focused on sustainable construction materials, transforming agricultural and forestry biomass waste into phase change materials (PCMs) for energy-efficient buildings. These advanced materials provide an environmentally friendly solution for maintaining thermal comfort in structures while reducing carbon emissions and improving resource efficiency. By utilizing biomass residues, BioCCM addresses key environmental and […]

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L2M – Nature Home: Innovations at the Intersection of Housing, Sustainability, and Food Access

The proposed project aims to address housing affordability and sustainability challenges in Calgary by integrating greenhouses with residential spaces. This innovative approach seeks to create energy-efficient homes that also support year-round, culturally sensitive food production. The project will tackle regulatory, technical, and social barriers through participatory design, technical simulations, and engagement with stakeholders such as […]

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L2M- GHGSensing product market readiness plan

This project supports the development of a market readiness plan for the GHGSensing product. The project’s outcome will help the company better understand marketing barriers and develop more realistic product launch strategies. GHGSensing aims to provide a cost-effective solution for large-scale emissions monitoring, enabling farmers to track and reduce their environmental impact more effectively. By […]

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L2M – Advancing Extracellular Vesicles Isolation via Capillary Microfluidics

This project focuses on developing an innovative passive capillary microfluidic platform for the isolation of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are essential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The goal is to create a more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective method of EV isolation compared to traditional techniques such as ultracentrifugation. This technology will allow for high-purity EV […]

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L2M – Revolutionizing Cycling Performance and Preventing Injuries with Real-Time AI Biomechanical Feedback through CycloNova

There is a lack of technology to optimize performance and prevent injuries in cyclists. This is a potential reason leading to an injury rate of 3-50 per 1000 persons. Our solution leverages AI to deliver real-time, accurate biomechanical feedback to riders. By providing actionable insights, it has the potential to reduce injury rates and significantly […]

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