Mitacs Entrepreneur Award 2019: Hamed Hanafi is the recipient of the Global Impact Entrepreneur Award.
Read MoreMitacs Entrepreneur Award 2019: Hamed Hanafi is the recipient of the Global Impact Entrepreneur Award.
Read MoreOttawa, ON – Mitacs partner SmartICE has been named a 2019 Governor General’s Innovation Award recipient for its climate change adaptation tools. The Awards are given to individuals, teams and/or organizations whose innovations are truly exceptional; transformative; and, positive in their impact on quality of life in Canada. SmartICE is being recognized for their system […]
Read MoreA Kelowna entrepreneur is receiving an award today for an aviation invention inspired by the fatal plane crash that killed former Alberta premier Jim Prentice. Ephraim Nowak, 26, has invented a first-of-its-kind lightweight cockpit video recorder that can serve as a cost-effective flight data monitoring solution for small aircraft. He will be honoured today in […]
Read MoreBecause most small aircraft are not required to have flight recorders on board, many deadly crashes are never properly explained. But a Kelowna-based entrepreneur is offering a new solution. SkyVU is billed as a lightweight, relatively affordable, simple-to-install flight video camera designed for small aircraft. Mounted behind the pilot, it provides data from aircraft gauges, […]
Read MoreMontreal, QC — It started with three doctoral students and their PhD supervisor getting together in a basement to figure out how machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) could improve predictions in risk-associated industries such as insurance and finance. Two decades later, key members of that original team are at the helm of Element AI, a […]
Read MoreHalifax, NS – The 4th annual Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards recognize five up-and-coming Canadian researchers-turned-entrepreneurs, and one company, for their ground-breaking innovations. Their innovations serve to strengthen Canada’s economy and improve the lives of Canadians. The Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards, held this year for the first time in Halifax, celebrate start-up companies founded by outstanding former Mitacs interns and postdoctoral fellows, […]
Read MoreQuebec City, QC — On the heels of historic flooding in parts of Eastern Canada, a Quebec entrepreneur is working to improve flood risk management, and ultimately keep people safe, with the launch of a first-of-its-kind online tool that accurately assesses and predicts the impact of flood waters on people, buildings and infrastructure. The ground-breaking product […]
Read MoreFredericton, NB — A Fredericton entrepreneur is poised to disrupt the food and beverage industry with the launch of a first-of-its-kind all natural, clean label preservative that ensures food safety and a longer shelf life without the health risks associated with artificial preservatives. The ground-breaking product has earned Tanzina Huq, 34, a prestigious award from Mitacs, […]
Read MoreHalifax, NS — A Halifax entrepreneur is poised to revolutionize the treatment of sleep apnea and other breathing conditions with the launch of a first-of-its-kind respiratory monitoring device that provides a safer, more comfortable and more effective solution for patients, helping them get a better night’s sleep. The ground-breaking product has earned Hamed Hanafi, 33, a prestigious […]
Read MoreKelowna, BC— A Kelowna entrepreneur is filling a void in the aviation market with the launch of a first-of-its-kind lightweight cockpit video recorder that serves as a highly effective, cost-effective flight data monitoring solution for small aircraft. The ground-breaking product has earned Ephraim Nowak, 26, a prestigious award from Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth […]
Read MoreCalgary, AB — On the heels of news that global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are soaring to record-breaking levels not seen in 800,000 years, a Calgary entrepreneur is working to reverse the trend with the launch of a first-of-its-kind solution that converts greenhouse gas emissions into high value fuels and chemicals before they are released into the […]
Read MoreHalifax, NS – Five outstanding, up-and-coming entrepreneurs will soon be announced as the 2019 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards winners thanks to industry leaders from across Canada sharing their entrepreneurial insights. The judges bring a wealth of experience in start-ups, investment, research and development, and business innovation to the selection process. The awards, to be held May 28 […]
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