Established in 1998 by Ian McLachlin, B.Eng. 1960, to encourage students in the Faculty of Engineering to undertake new ventures with business or social impact potential. Awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering with high academic standing who have begun, have made progress towards, or have completed an entrepreneurial project with business or social impact potential.Ìý
2023
BeetaBiomed
Roozbeh Siavash Moakhar
(PhD candidate)
Beeta Biomed is a McGill spin-off to commercialize a game-changing patented technology (QolorEX), developed in Prof. Sara Mahshid's lab. QolorEX is a novel medical diagnostic instrument which is faster, simpler, and much less costly than the gold standard PCR (polymerase chain reaction) methods for respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza. As an easy-to-use with no need for trained personnel, cost-effective and industrially friendly nucleic acid detection machine, QolorEX is analogous to the gold standard RT-qPCR (reverse transcription quantitative real-time PCR) that provides measurable colorimetric readout from the saliva of the patients in a multiplex and fully automated fashion in only 13 min.
Ikei Systems
Minh Tran
(PhD candidate)
Ikei aims to provide a low-cost, high-precision nutrient monitoring system for more efficient use of water and nutrients in hydroponic agriculture, and reduction of waste-water release. Typically, after multiple growth cycles, the nutrients in a hydroponic system become imbalanced, forcing growers to flush their system to prepare a new water culture. By monitoring the system’s nutrient content, nutrient water can be recycled through rebalancing, reducing costs and reducing waste.
2022
AwakeAI
Lulan Shen
(PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
An AI-based solution to improve care quality and address staff shortages at seniors’ homes and CHSLDs.
Rezo Biomedicals
Jonathan Brassard
(PhD candidate in Biological and Biomedical Engineering)
A biomedical device and process that facilitates device design and integration of both immunoprotection and vascularization of cell therapy products.
2021
Stocate
Yannick D'Mello
(PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Stocate is an online platform that supports the Buy Local movement by connecting local sellers with potential buyers. They represent small businesses, artists, grassroots organizations, producers, and independent teachers in our mission to empower individuals to find, create, and add their own value to the world.
BioOptic
Natasha Jacobson and Trevor Cotter
(Both PhD candidates in Mechanical Engineering)
BioOptic is a necessary staple in physiotherapy and rehabilitative offices, globally, for its ability to characterize the abdominal compartment, non-invasively, for improved and targeted treatment plans. We directly measure and relate intra-abdominal pressure and abdominal wall elasticity to clinicians and patients, alike.
2020
Ora-3D
Shlesha Van
(Undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering)
Aiming to provide a smart and automated solution for effortless dental care by redesigning the decades old model of a toothbrush and automating it to intelligently provide a smart brushing experience.
Acrylic
Chloë Ryan and Celeste Nantel
(Both Undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering)
Intends to design and sell abstract acrylic artwork that has been produced via a semi-automated process (using both robotic and software automation).
2019
Artizanko
Artizanko is a zero waste packaging solutions company for local enterprises. Currently, we are collaborating with local producers to innovate compostable packaging for their products. Our goal is to have packages that are inexpensive, compostable, heat and water resistant.
Aissam Souidi
Chemical Engineering student who is determined to innovate creative solutions that can impact and disrupt the status quo. He is passionate about environmental sustainability, green technologies, and circular economy. During his time at McGill, he has developed a strong leadership experience, having founded and led many campus groups such as the McGill Rocket Team, and Volunteers for a Smile.
Neath Nguon
Neath is a future chemical engineer who is passionate about entrepreneurship, Neath aspires to become one of the key players in the Asia tech industry. At Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, she is involved with organizations such as the Chemical Engineering Student Society and Engineering Investment Group. Additionally, with her dedication to serve underdeveloped communities, she hopes to continue to deliver lasting impacts in the future, especially back home in Cambodia.
TechAngle Young Leaders Initiative (TYLI)
Blue City Technology
Lumbrick-a solution throughout refugee camps and sub-Saharan Africa
Ad-hoc, self-healing intelligent network
INTRALATTICE – Lattice Design Software for 3D printing
S!MVO –The Interactive Degree Advising Platform
RAEDEF-Generation of 360 degree Multimedia Content
The Haplet