University of Calgary BIOMOD – Calgary, Alberta AptaMod is a nanoscale biosensor that detects biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, to support earlier intervention to improve prognosis. Team Grade Level: Collegiate Team Experience...
iGEM University of Ottawa – Ottawa, Ontario A long-lasting topical solution that activates the skin’s natural bacteria to repel mosquitoes for up to 12 days, offering safe, eco-friendly protection for outdoor enthusiasts and high-risk areas. Team Grade Level:...
United Robotics of Lacombe – Lacombe, Alberta We will improve our hive monitor system, tracking temperature, humidity, and CO2. Partnering with Gull Lake Honey, we’ll refine the design, test in winter, and develop an app for real-time data. Team Grade Level:...
AquaAlert – Calgary, Alberta A gravity-fed, turbine-UV water filter that trades fragile tech for natural power—engineered with Indigenous voices, not just for them. Team Grade Level: Collegiate Team Experience Level: STEM Focus: Robotics UN Sustainability Focus:...
University of Calgary Chimera – Calgary, Alberta This team is investigating the use of naphthenic acid degrading algae to convert environmental toxins from the Alberta oil sands into a renewable biofuel source, cleaning our local waters! Team Grade Level:...
