Tech Futures Challenge Team Projects

Youth Innovation Showcase

2025 Projects

NanoGuide – bird flu RNA sensor

NanoGuide – bird flu RNA sensor

Project 90 – Adaptive Kneeling Frame

Project 90 – Adaptive Kneeling Frame

Algae Tech – photosynthetic microbes that convert carbon dioxide to oxygen and are easily grown

Algae Tech – photosynthetic microbes that convert carbon dioxide to oxygen and are easily grown

AptaMod – nanoscale biosensor that detects biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

AptaMod – nanoscale biosensor that detects biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

ARBO – A long-lasting topical solution that activates the skin’s natural bacteria to repel mosquitoes

ARBO – A long-lasting topical solution that activates the skin’s natural bacteria to repel mosquitoes

Biobot -Based Metal Detection – BlueSense

Biobot -Based Metal Detection – BlueSense

Biofuels – the use of naphthenic acid degrading algae to convert environmental toxins

Biofuels – the use of naphthenic acid degrading algae to convert environmental toxins

ReneWool – utilizing enzymatic degradation to upcycle mixed fabric waste into spider silk

ReneWool – utilizing enzymatic degradation to upcycle mixed fabric waste into spider silk

Hyaluronext – revolutionizing hyaluronic acid synthesis using synthetic biology

Hyaluronext – revolutionizing hyaluronic acid synthesis using synthetic biology

LacThera – bacteria to help maintain balance of healthy bacteria in vaginal area

LacThera – bacteria to help maintain balance of healthy bacteria in vaginal area

MicroRem – decontaminating toxic chemicals in soil and groundwater at the Chalk River Nuclear Site

MicroRem – decontaminating toxic chemicals in soil and groundwater at the Chalk River Nuclear Site

MycOtzi – ranslatability of mushrooms and fungi as tools for bioremediation, construction materials, and more!

MycOtzi – ranslatability of mushrooms and fungi as tools for bioremediation, construction materials, and more!

Nutrix – AI-powered meal planning app

Nutrix – AI-powered meal planning app

2024 Projects

2023 Projects

FabriFuel – a SynBio solution to degrade polyester fabric waste

FabriFuel – a SynBio solution to degrade polyester fabric waste

Migraine Mate – an app to capture & analyze data

Migraine Mate – an app to capture & analyze data

Open RehAIb – machine learning vision software extrapolates insights on brain health

Open RehAIb – machine learning vision software extrapolates insights on brain health

EcoBottle – develop reverse vending machine model to encourage recycling

EcoBottle – develop reverse vending machine model to encourage recycling

Gluessel – Novel treatment of diabetes with intestinal proteins

Gluessel – Novel treatment of diabetes with intestinal proteins

GreenEarth – an app to help reduce food waste

GreenEarth – an app to help reduce food waste

Tech Trade Trio – an app to help reduce tech waste

Tech Trade Trio – an app to help reduce tech waste

Chito-Zing – develop a topical wound dressing based on chitosan

Chito-Zing – develop a topical wound dressing based on chitosan

CholesterLock – A novel modified protein capable of lowering LDL cholesterol

CholesterLock – A novel modified protein capable of lowering LDL cholesterol

Project CRIT – water test kits for Cyanobacteria

Project CRIT – water test kits for Cyanobacteria

Club^2 – using biology for early detection of clubroot

Club^2 – using biology for early detection of clubroot

In the Box – Converting compost to biochar or fuel

In the Box – Converting compost to biochar or fuel

Beedie Bright – Using technology to monitor local waterways

Beedie Bright – Using technology to monitor local waterways

ANAlyze – A rapid test to detect ANAs early

ANAlyze – A rapid test to detect ANAs early

For a full summary of the 2023 Team Prototype Pitch Showcase event, click here.

2022 Projects

Project Pitch Showcase Awards - Feb 2022

Awards – Beginner

Best Pitch: CCHS SynBio, Project CRIT – $2,000 award
Runner-up Pitch: Rundle College, Food Flip – $1,500 award

Awards – Advanced
Best Pitch: ULethbridge iGEM – $2,000 award
Runner-up Pitch: Calgary iGEM, Cellucoat – $1,500 award

Project Prototype Showcase Awards - May 2022

Awards – Beginner

  • Top Project: Green Earth – $2,500 award
  • Top App design: Green Earth – $50 Tutoring Education Centre voucher
  • Best Prototype (shared): Green Earth and Siksika HS
  • Robotics – $1,000 award ($500 each)
  • Best Sustainability: Siksika HS Robotics – $1,000 award

Awards – Advanced

  • Top Project: Renert High School – $2,500 award
  • Best Sustainability: Renert High School – $1,000 award
  • Best Prototype: UCalgary iGEM – $1,000 award

Project Pitch Showcase Awards - March 2021

Awards – Beginner

  • Best Pitch: The Adventioneers – $2,000 award
  • Runner-up Pitch: Renert High School – $1,500 award

Awards – Advanced

  • Best Pitch: Oviita Calgary iGEM – $2,000 award
  • Runner-up Pitch: ULethbridge iGEM – $1,500 award

Project Prototype Showcase Awards - May 2021

  • Overall Best Project: The Adventioneers – $3,500 award
  • Overall Best Project – Runner Up: Renert High School – $2,500 award
  • Mobility Quotient Award for Best Sustainability Project: Lethbridge High School iGEM – 1,000 award
  • Mobility Quotient Award for Best Prototype: The Adventioneers – 1,000 award
  • Top Arduino Design: IntelliPark – TKSmart – $50 Tutoring Education Centre voucher
  • Top Start-Up Program Candidate: Renert High School – Entrepreneurial summer camp at Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

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