Westport Fuel Systems Inc
In the early 1980s, UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Philip Hill turned his attention toward natural gas as a cleaner burning alternative fuel for diesel engines. His intent was to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, which are harmful to human health and the environment, while retaining the performance, fuel economy, durability, and reliability […]
ReFleX Wireless Inc
ReFleX Wireless is a leading provider of wireless sensors and analytic software for wellness and healthcare applications. The company began as an academic project (Code Name: Project Z) in September 2010 to answer the Engineering Challenge set by STA (the Society for Technology in Anesthesia) to create a wireless multi-patient monitoring system for use in […]
Recon Instruments
The UBC spinoff company Recon Instruments, founded in 2008, created the first wearable heads-up consumer display technology, initially for ski and cycling eyewear. Measurements like temperature, speed, distance travelled, and altitude are displayed to the wearer, appearing as though the screen is a few feet in front of them. The company had its origins in […]
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc
When a toilet gets flushed in Chicago, the wastewater eventually ends up in the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Chicago/Calumet/Mississippi river systems. The phosphorus and ammonia that are released in the treatment process get gobbled up by algae, which depletes the oxygen in the water, contributing to what is currently a 7,000 square […]
NZ Technologies Inc.
Learn how NZ Technologies is enabling touchless control of contemporary devices in the operating room.
Neurio
Imagine if one day ordinary washing machines started sending reminders when people forgot to dry their clothes. Or imagine if homeowners could find out how much money they lost powering devices that are supposed to be off. Neurio is a unique new technology that can identify what each appliance in the home is up to […]
