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For five decades, Forum has given young people opportunities to experience Canadian democracy, meet people with different perspectives and discover new ways to participate in civic life.

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Established in 2012 to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, QES has grown through partnerships among post-secondary institutions, governments, philanthropic organizations and hundreds of international partners.

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A wave energy system that uses a flexible winch to handle large waves safely, making electricity generation more reliable and affordable.
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A youth-led nonprofit that removes access barriers to skills, mentorship, and real-world projects, enabling young people to turn learning into community and environmental action.
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An AI-powered camera system that analyzes gait to identify early Parkinson’s indicators, enabling earlier care and better long-term outcomes.
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A novel algorithmic diagnostic platform that identifies lupus and other autoimmune diseases through gene expression analysis, reducing diagnosis time from years to weeks using a single blood…
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This project investigates whether artificially induced, light-based memories share genetic signatures with natural memories, informing new treatments for PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders.
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A low cost, contact free way to sense the physiological and cognitive states of multiple people using everyday wi fi, without the use of wearables, cameras, or…
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A local business discovery platform connecting online shoppers with small businesses, helping communities support local and helping small businesses compete with big chains.
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Computation simulation and machine learning to rapidly screen and identify promising cancer drug candidates, outperforming traditional methods despite current quantum hardware limits.
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A student led company designing tactile board games that empower visually impaired players to enjoy independent, strategic play through inclusive and assistive design.
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A national hackathon organization, reaching millions online and engaging a 5,000 member community.
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A program that bridges generations by connecting youth and older adults to exchange stories and knowledge, strengthening mental well-being and renewing a sense of purpose for both.
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A combination of AI powered, voice first technology and hands on workshops to help seniors manage daily routines independently, while keeping families informed through privacy respecting support.
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