Thin Air Labs
Mark Torchia and Richard Tyc
Using magnetic resonance imaging and sophisticated software, the tool allows neurosurgeons in Canada and abroad to treat brain tumours and other intracranial targets in a minimally invasive way that also reduces post-operative care and health costs.
Charles Deguire
Kinova designs and manufactures simple, safe and sexy robotics platforms and components for a broad range of applications.
Naila Moloo
Naila Moloo’s idea for a transparent and flexible solar cell would unlock applications such as bendable electronics, smart clothing, and solar windows.
The Student Press Freedom Act
The Student Press Freedom Act (“SPFA”) is Canada’s first student journalism protection legislation, on its way to being passed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to protect freedom of expression and of the press. The bill was designed by high school student journalists in response to their experience with censorship, aided by volunteering lawyers.
Aeropure
AeroPure is a moonshot project that uses 7 mm cellulose and alginate aerogel beads sourced from biowaste to remove 99% of chemical contaminants present in polluted water.
Ideon Technologies
Through new implementation and integration methods, Ideon Technologies will allow mining companies to identify density and magnetic anomalies with greater resolution and clarity.
MerPAS: Mercury Passive Air Sampler
MerPAS is an innovative sampler for monitoring mercury pollution in the air. It runs without the need for electricity or gas, using controlled diffusion of air and a carbon material to capture mercury from the atmosphere.
The Signal for Help
In 2020, the Canadian Women’s Foundation launched the Signal for Help to help abuse survivors in the pandemic’s spike of gendered violence.
DalPhos Catalysts for Next-Generation Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Professor Mark Stradiotto is a world-leader in the field of metal catalysis for assembling organic molecules, including the active pharmaceutical ingredients in medicines.