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A student‑led theatre initiative using Chinese‑language drama to foster youth belonging, well‑being, and intercultural dialogue through accessible performances and workshops.
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Promoting healthy, simple, and inclusive eating habits among youth, particularly immigrant and Indigenous youth.
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A smart shipping container that uses real‑time sensors and a cloud platform to monitor shipment conditions, ensuring product integrity and reducing waste and loss in transit.
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A reusable blanket that generates heat from snow using a zeolite‑based reaction. With biodegradable materials, it provides sustainable, electricity‑free warmth.
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A free and easy‑to‑use mobile app that helps detect early signs of dementia. Using cognitive tests and daily check-ins, it gives users insights into their cognitive health.
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Glasses that use computer vision and vibrational patterns to help visually impaired individuals safely detect and navigate hazards in urban environments.
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An EEG controlled exoskeleton arm that provides approximately 20lbs of assistance, enabling individuals with mobility issues to lift independently.
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A computer accessibility app designed for people with various disabilities, enabling full hands-free control through head and facial movements or voice commands.
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An AI-powered food management app that scans your fridge/pantry, tracks freshness, suggests recipes to reduce waste, and connects unused food with community sharing programs.
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A youth-driven organization that provides space to publish poetry and express creative thoughts, to support emotional vulnerability, mental well-being and foster connections.
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An affordable, eco‑friendly heat pack made from discarded chip bags, designed to reduce plastic waste while helping prevent hypothermia among unhoused individuals.
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An integrated filtration system using biodegradable materials, nano-scale technology, and AI-optimized engineering to remove pollutants from wastewater.
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