Dr. Steven Holdcroft and Dr. Benjamin Britton
Year: 2024 · British Columbia Revolutionary ion-exchange membranes and polymers for Clean Energy Nominated by: Universities Canada and The Royal Society of Canada About the Innovation Steven Holdcroft’s world-leading research on anion and proton exchange membranes with Dr. Benjamin Britton’s scientific work and entrepreneurial foresight led to the discovery and commercialization of revolutionary clean energy […]
Dr. Kang Lee
Year: 2024 · Ontario Research in Moral Development to Legal, Clinical and Healthcare Innovation Nominated by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council About the Innovation Dr. Kang Lee’s ground-breaking research on childhood dishonesty has led to unexpected innovations in legal, clinical, and healthcare practices. His research has influenced diagnosis and treatment of children with behavioural […]
Mr. Laurent Dallaire and Mr. François Bédard
Year: 2024 · Québec Inneo Nominated by: ADRIQ About the Innovation Inneo is a revolution in the food world, being the first bacteriocin approved by Health Canada to eliminate bacteria from food. The team develops and produces innovative natural antimicrobials, offering a new generation of natural preservatives to ensure the naturalness and quality of food […]
Ms. Nuha Siddiqui (pictured), Ms. Kritika Tyagi
Year: 2024 · Ontario erthos – next-gen biomaterials platform Nominated by: BDC About the Innovation Erthos has emerged as a beacon of sustainable commercial innovation, surpassing conventional boundaries powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This biomaterial technology fosters a global shift towards eco-friendly practices. With ground-breaking standards and a projected 70% carbon reduction, erthos sets a […]
CAAWGUG
Year: 2024 · Alberta The Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves (CAAWGUG) Nominated by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. About the Innovation The Canadian Archeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves (CAAWGUG) developed resources for those affected by the search for missing children and unmarked burials. CAAWGUG has served as an expert […]
Mr. Christian Bagg
Year: 2024 · Alberta Bowhead Reach Nominated by: Ingenium About the Innovation Following a snowboarding accident, Christian Bagg recognized the limitations of existing assistive technology for people with disabilities. Fueled by his desire to independently enjoy nature, he designed the Reach—an adaptive bike tailored to enable individuals with disabilities to explore the outdoors independently. The […]