Partners & Sponsors

Michael Smith Health Research BC is British Columbia’s health research agency. They are working towards a future where BC is recognized worldwide for its vibrant, coherent, inclusive, and globally competitive health research system, which improves the health of British Columbians, the health system, and the economy.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training.

Mitacs Accelerate is Canada’s premiere research internship program. It connects companies with over 50 research-based universities through graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, who apply their specialized expertise to business challenges. Interns transfer their skills from theory to real-world application, while the companies gain a competitive advantage by accessing high-quality research expertise.

Plantiga is a human analytics company based in Vancouver, Canada. It has been working on gait analytics, sensors, and instrumented footwear for over 10 years, from university projects to early instrumented footwear prototypes to our modern sensor insole.

Biomechanics and technical performance research have always optimized men’s athletic potential. Hettas runs research to discover what moves you. They're crafting a new kind of performance footwear. Through deep analysis and elevated design, they seek to propel Hettas runners forward.