Past

Innovations

Discover a showcase of past projects that have emerged from the Connect2Innovate program. These innovations highlight the creativity, problem-solving, and impact-driven efforts of our youth participants. From community-focused solutions to groundbreaking prototypes, each project represents a step toward shaping a better future. Browse through the gallery to see how aspiring innovators have turned their ideas into reality and made a lasting difference.

2025 – Innovations

Innoskate – decreasing the energy required for refrigeration in skating rinks

Innoskate – decreasing the energy required for refrigeration in skating rinks

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NanoGuide – bird flu RNA sensor

NanoGuide – bird flu RNA sensor

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Project 90 – Adaptive Kneeling Frame

Project 90 – Adaptive Kneeling Frame

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Carbon Replay – proposed network of small modular bioreactors

Carbon Replay – proposed network of small modular bioreactors

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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

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AptaMod – nanoscale biosensor that detects biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

AptaMod – nanoscale biosensor that detects biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

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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

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Bee Wise Hive Monitoring – tracking temperature, humidity, and CO2 of beehives

Bee Wise Hive Monitoring – tracking temperature, humidity, and CO2 of beehives

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Biobot -Based Metal Detection – BlueSense

Biobot -Based Metal Detection – BlueSense

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

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

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

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

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Hyaluronext – revolutionizing hyaluronic acid synthesis using synthetic biology

Hyaluronext – revolutionizing hyaluronic acid synthesis using synthetic biology

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

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

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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

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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!

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Nutrix – AI-powered meal planning app

Nutrix – AI-powered meal planning app

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RhizoRetention – improve canola’s drought tolerance

RhizoRetention – improve canola’s drought tolerance

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2024 – Innovations

BeeWise – a technology enhanced beekeeping program for high school credit

BeeWise – a technology enhanced beekeeping program for high school credit

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BioCapture – aims to transform carbon emissions into bioplastics

BioCapture – aims to transform carbon emissions into bioplastics

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L.Evothyroxine – aims to address difficulties associated with treatment of hypothyroidism

L.Evothyroxine – aims to address difficulties associated with treatment of hypothyroidism

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Smile Buddy – an app to promote dental hygiene

Smile Buddy – an app to promote dental hygiene

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Bo-Find – detection device for bovine respiratory disease

Bo-Find – detection device for bovine respiratory disease

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TRASH-E – Trash Remediation in Aquatic Settings and other Hydro Environments

TRASH-E – Trash Remediation in Aquatic Settings and other Hydro Environments

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NanoHeme – Universal Blood Substitute

NanoHeme – Universal Blood Substitute

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Metalloslayer – Modular, Protein-Based Water Filtration Platform

Metalloslayer – Modular, Protein-Based Water Filtration Platform

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Bac2Root Health – Sustainable And Biological Defense Against Clubroot

Bac2Root Health – Sustainable And Biological Defense Against Clubroot

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Greenlith – Cost Effective Lithium Recycling

Greenlith – Cost Effective Lithium Recycling

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DNADetect – Nanoscale Biosensor To Pinpoint Neurovascular Damage

DNADetect – Nanoscale Biosensor To Pinpoint Neurovascular Damage

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Amylotect – Faster Alzheimer’s Detection

Amylotect – Faster Alzheimer’s Detection

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2023 – Innovations

ANAlyze – A rapid test to detect ANAs early

ANAlyze – A rapid test to detect ANAs early

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Beedie Bright – Using technology to monitor local waterways

Beedie Bright – Using technology to monitor local waterways

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In the Box – Converting compost to biochar or fuel

In the Box – Converting compost to biochar or fuel

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Club^2 – using biology for early detection of clubroot

Club^2 – using biology for early detection of clubroot

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Project CRIT – water test kits for Cyanobacteri

Project CRIT – water test kits for Cyanobacteri

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CholesterLock – A novel modified protein capable of lowering LDL cholesterol

CholesterLock – A novel modified protein capable of lowering LDL cholesterol

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

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

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Tech Trade Trio – an app to help reduce tech waste

Tech Trade Trio – an app to help reduce tech waste

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GreenEarth – an app to help reduce food waste

GreenEarth – an app to help reduce food waste

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Gluessel – Novel treatment of diabetes with intestinal proteins

Gluessel – Novel treatment of diabetes with intestinal proteins

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EcoBottle – develop reverse vending machine model to encourage recycling

EcoBottle – develop reverse vending machine model to encourage recycling

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

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

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Migraine Mate – an app to capture & analyze data

Migraine Mate – an app to capture & analyze data

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FabriFuel – a SynBio solution to degrade polyester fabric waste

FabriFuel – a SynBio solution to degrade polyester fabric waste

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2022 – Innovations

CCHS SynBio – Cyanotoxin Recognition and Identification Test

CCHS SynBio – Cyanotoxin Recognition and Identification Test

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E-Former – Informed consumerism app

E-Former – Informed consumerism app

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Food Flip – Fresh produce exchange app

Food Flip – Fresh produce exchange app

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EcOxpress – Climate education & sustainable transportation app

EcOxpress – Climate education & sustainable transportation app

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Dia-Beatable – Developing a diabetes treatment that uses glucose-induced self-amplifying mRNA

Dia-Beatable – Developing a diabetes treatment that uses glucose-induced self-amplifying mRNA

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FabriFuel – Developing a microbial fuel cell to improve polyester recycling

FabriFuel – Developing a microbial fuel cell to improve polyester recycling

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MMSN Solar Panels – transparent or translucent solar panels to help better the Earth

MMSN Solar Panels – transparent or translucent solar panels to help better the Earth

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SNHS – an algae bioreactor to improve the environment’s air quality

SNHS – an algae bioreactor to improve the environment’s air quality

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Cya-No-More – A synthetic biology solution to the problem of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in Southern Alberta and around the world

Cya-No-More – A synthetic biology solution to the problem of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in Southern Alberta and around the world

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Beetector – DNA molecules that bind to specific targets, to act as an electrochemical biosensor to detect American Foulbrood (AFB)

Beetector – DNA molecules that bind to specific targets, to act as an electrochemical biosensor to detect American Foulbrood (AFB)

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Trojan Horse – an alternative method of diagnosing biofilm-related prosthetic joint infections

Trojan Horse – an alternative method of diagnosing biofilm-related prosthetic joint infections

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CelluCoat – Using recycled fruit waste to develop a bacterial cellulose-based edible, preservative coating for fruits and vegetables

CelluCoat – Using recycled fruit waste to develop a bacterial cellulose-based edible, preservative coating for fruits and vegetables

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For access to TFC and geekStarter projects prior to 2022, please visit the

Team Projects Gallery on our MindFuel site here!