Innovation Showcase 2026

Innovation Showcase

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
3:00pm, Rankin Family Pavilion

The Innovation Showcase is Brock University’s annual celebration of research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Hosted by the Brock LINC, this special event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and community partners to highlight the groundbreaking work happening at Brock.

Each year, the Showcase features:

  • Research-based technologies being developed for real-world impact
  • Startups from the LINCubator working to bring new ideas to market
  • Awards recognizing outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship

It’s an event to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the creativity and impact of the Brock innovation community.

AWARDS PRESENTED

🏆 Entrepreneurship Co-op Awards: Ebad Khan, Angad Katora, Owen Sartor
🏆 Laura Sabia Entrepreneurial Awards: Anna Munezero, Aashi Arora, Alexis D’Silva, Becky Kwok, Ivie Osagie
🏆 Brock Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Milad Nourvand
🏆 Brock Innovator of the Year Awards: Dr. Shawn Beaudette & Dr. David T. Brown

Brock LINC Startups

At Alexis D’Silva Art, I create figurative and landscape contemporary art that explores culture, identity, and intersectionality. Using acrylics and mixed media, each piece tells a story and brings colour to any space. I offer original artwork, posters, prints, and postcards.

Axis Homme Skin is a research-driven men’s skincare venture grounded in biomedical science and cosmetic chemistry. Designed specifically for the biological differences of male skin, the brand develops evidence-based formulations that simplify skincare while delivering real results. Axis Homme also integrates men’s mental-health awareness into its mission, using daily self-care as an accessible entry point for encouraging well-being, confidence, and self-respect.

Cluo is an app for conscious consumers that decodes product labels in seconds. By scanning labels, users gain transparent insights and resources to support informed purchasing choices, fostering confidence and awareness in everyday decisions. In addition to our current platform, our team is presently planning next phases that will support and connect consumers, industry and manufacturers.

CREOVA is a creative media agency and lifestyle brand advancing innovation through storytelling, branding, and cultural expression. Rooted in community impact and identity, CREOVA collaborates with entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions especially BIPOC-led initiatives to produce powerful visual narratives across photography, videography, digital content, branding, and fashion. Through a fusion of strategic creative services and original products, CREOVA amplifies underrepresented voices and redefines how culture-driven brands are experienced, valued, and sustained.

Fawkes, a public safety technology company, has launched a research-based assessment platform designed to improve how emergency dispatch centers hire and develop talent. The web-based tool evaluates the cognitive, decision-making, and multitasking demands unique to modern emergency dispatch, helping agencies identify candidates most likely to succeed before entering costly training programs.

Flexline is a B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) revolving credit solution that helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) manage cash flow by paying suppliers and operating expenses through a virtual or physical business card, with the option to pay in full or split payments over time.

Fuchs Educational Research and Development brings together scholarly, leadership, and teaching expertise across schools to advance research-informed practice that improves student learning. By fostering collaboration between educators, universities, and industry partners, we help schools engage meaningfully with evidence—redefining education’s purpose, methods, and impact for the benefit of students and communities.

We are Influx Games, the influx of passionate and talented game developer from New Brunswick. At Influx Games, we were tired of the lack of games development jobs in New Brunswick, so we decided to make them ourselves. Established in 2024 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Influx Games is led by a team of passionate and grounded developers with years of experience. We create games we know our audience wants to see, because we are part of their community.

Kactis.Ai is an intelligent health platform built to help clinicians work faster and more effectively by bringing testing, documentation, and analysis together in one streamlined system. It is designed to organize and guide clinical assessments, automate charting, automate intake,  track patient progress, and support hybrid care whether clinicians are with patients in the clinic or monitoring them at home. By reducing the time spent on administrative tasks and improving workflow efficiency, Kactis.Ai allows clinicians to focus on delivering better patient care and growing their practices while amplifying their expertise with smart, user-friendly tools with any device.

KIYAN is an AI-powered career coaching platform (currently in active development) specifically for healthcare professionals turning burnout into breakthrough careers and sustainable job

What we’re building:

  • 1:1 Somatic Career Coaching (trauma-informed, nervous system regulation + strategy)
  • Career Clarity Power Sessions
  • IEN Leadership Program
  • Group Coaching Community
  • Healthcare Tech Transition
  • Organization Consulting

High-quality, long-lasting protective styling services that prioritize comfort and convenience through studio and mobile appointments.

MosoPlay Games is developing a free-to-play game that combines aspects of popular racing and fighting genres. MosoPlay Games co-founders are fourth-year GAME student Cole Bereskin and recent GAME graduate Alex Fischer.

Plan-ED is a technology-driven academic guidance platform designed to streamline the Canadian school-to-postsecondary pathway. By centralizing course planning, extracurricular milestones, and post-secondary requirement Plan-ED gives students clear, personalized roadmaps that evolve with them from early high school through graduation. Built to address gaps caused by high student-to-counselor ratios and unequal access to guidance Plan-ED acts as an academic guidance counselor in your pocket, helping students understand where they want to go, what’s required to get there, and when each step needs to take place. By optimizing planning at the student level and supporting educators with scalable insight, Plan-ED aims to reduce uncertainty, improve preparedness, and help Canadian students make informed, confident decisions about their futures.

We are a new Canadian startup working with Brock university’s LINCubator program in conjunction with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). We are striving to provide a solution to a problem where 10% of wine consumers experience headaches, hives, flushing of the skin and nasal congestion due to sulphites and histamines found in wines.

Rowing Precision is a Canadian company dedicated to delivering class-leading technology for athletes, coaches, and coxswains. We design and manufacture waterproof rowing computers, wireless telemetry systems, and audio solutions that provide accurate real-time data, clear communication, and advanced analysis tools. Built to withstand the toughest on-water conditions, our devices feature durable enclosures that float and deliver reliable performance in all environments.

The Selfie Spot is a tech tourism platform designed to make it easy for visitors to capture perfect photos without asking strangers or leaving anyone out of the frame. Through hands free selfie stands and a connected mobile app, users will be able to discover curated photo worthy locations, take high quality images, and share their experience. The platform is designed around gamified exploration, encouraging visitors to explore more locations, collect digital badges, and engage with destinations in a fun, interactive way. For businesses and destinations, The Selfie Spot is built to drive foot traffic, increase dwell time, and support the creation of authentic user generated marketing content while offering visibility and engagement insights within the local tourism ecosystem. It is designed to turn everyday sightseeing into shareable moments that promote places organically long after the visit ends.

Brock Researchers & Technologies

Dr. Jianbo Gao, Chemistry
Conventional photodetectors often suffer from limited signal efficiency and slow response times. Brock University researchers have developed new photodetector materials using Silver Selenium and Silver Sulfite quantum dots that doubles signal efficiency and responds in picoseconds. This breakthrough enhances technologies such as cameras, solar panels, and infrared sensors, offering superior performance for communication, medical imaging, and LiDAR.

Dr. Newman Sze, Health Sciences & Canada Research Chair in Mechanisms of Health and Disease
Aging leads to the accumulation of damaged protein, particularly isoDGR-modified proteins, which trigger inflammation and contribute to diseases like cardiovascular disease, dementia, and interstitial lung disease. Brock researchers developed an antibody therapy to remove these damaged proteins, reducing inflammation and potentially extending healthy lifespan. Their approach uniquely targets the root cause of chronic inflammation, offering a promising solution for aging-related diseases.

Dr. Tony Yan, Chemistry
Vaccination has effectively controlled many infectious diseases, but there is a significant unmet need for mucosal vaccines. Researchers at Brock University are revolutionizing vaccines utilizing fluorinated cyclic dinucleotides (FCDs) as adjuvants for oral vaccines. This has widespread applications for gastrointestinal, respiratory, and sexually transmitted infections, but is also safer, more effective, and patient friendly.

Dr. Jeff Stuart, Professor, Biological Sciences
Researchers at Brock University have created a new generation of cell culture media that more closely mimics the natural conditions cells experience inside the body. Unlike traditional lab media, these formulations match the mix of nutrients and metabolites found in blood or surrounding tissues and can be customized for specific organs or diseases. By recreating a more realistic cellular environment, this approach helps cells behave more naturally in the lab, leading to research results that better reflect what happens in real life.

Dr. Paul Zelisko, Chemistry & Validation, Prototyping & Manufacturing Institute (VPMI) Polymer materials commonly degrade over time, leading to costly repairs and replacements. Brock University researchers have developed self-healing silicones that repair damage at ambient temperatures, enhancing durability and extending product lifespans. This technology offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution for industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare, reducing maintenance costs and improving performance in seals, electronics, and consumer goods.

Dr. Debbie Inglis, Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute (CCOVI)
Brock University researchers have designed a vessel that enhances the sensory experience of alcoholic beverages, such as wine, while wearing virtual reality (VR) and/or augmented reality head-mounted displays. The vessel preserves the full aroma and flavour while accommodating wearable tech compared to existing solutions rely on straws that limit the sensory experience. The vessel is ideal for VR/AR industry, tourism and hospitality sectors, consumer testing, sensory training, and assistive technologies.

Brock Industry Partnerships

Dr. Nicole Luke is partnering with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to study attitudes toward people with sight loss. Using data from the Vision Mates program, the project explores how experiences and interactions shape perceptions, translating research insights into practical recommendations that support inclusion and improve quality of life.

Led by Dr. Shannon Kerwin in partnership with Canadian Women & Sport, this project examines women’s leadership pathways in sport across Canada. Through interviews, policy analysis, and lived experiences, the research generates practical, evidence-based insights to advance gender equity, inclusion, and stronger leadership systems nationwide.

Chalk Monkey Labs is developing video-based movement assessment tools to help coaches and clinicians evaluate running technique and injury risk. In collaboration with Dr. Shawn Beaudette, the project applies biomechanical research to deliver objective, data-driven insights that support more personalized and preventative athlete care.

In partnership with Dairy Farmers of Canada, Dr. Nota Klentrou leads research on supporting young athletes’ health and performance. Focusing on nutrient‑dense whole foods like Greek yogurt, the project examines recovery, bone development, and inflammation, generating practical insights that connect nutrition science with real‑world sport settings.

Dr. Vaughan Mangal is partnering with Destiny Copper to explore innovative ways to recover copper from Lake Erie algae blooms. Drawing on phytoremediation principles, the project examines how algae accumulate trace metals and how this can support sustainable copper extraction, advancing resource recovery and circular‑economy solutions through applied research and industry collaboration.

Kevares Autonomous Services collaborated with Dr. Shengrong Bu and Dr. Shahryar Rahnamayan to develop an AI‑powered smart vision system that helps autonomous robots navigate complex greenhouse environments. By integrating computer vision, sensor fusion, and intelligent navigation, the project enhances robotic safety, precision, and efficiency in modern greenhouse operations.

This project investigates a non‑chemical method for managing the multi‑coloured Asian lady beetle, a pest affecting grape quality in Ontario. Led by Dr. Malkie Spodek at CCOVI, it evaluates UV‑C light, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide treatments to lower pest populations and support more sustainable viticulture practices.

Partnering with Rel8ed, Dr. Leila Tahmooresnejad led an innovation-focused project turning fragmented ESG data into clear, actionable insights. Using market intelligence and machine learning, the team built a scalable analytics framework that improves transparency and supports better decision‑making for organizations, investors, and regulators.

Dustin Duncan and Vaughn Mangal, in collaboration with Wandler Probiotics, explored a fermented, plant-based blend designed to support plant growth and soil health. Examining influences on soil conditions and nutrient availability, with greenhouse studies focused on plant growth and overall crop performance. The work aimed to advance sustainable alternatives to conventional agricultural inputs.

Brock Innovation Showcase 2026