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.
lululemon is a global leader in technical apparel, rooted in the science of movement and committed to empowering people to reach their full potential. Through innovation in design, materials, and human performance research, lululemon collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance understanding of how apparel and equipment can enhance comfort, performance, and well-being.
Arc'teryx is a Canadian design company renowned for creating high-performance technical apparel and equipment for mountain, outdoor, and urban environments. With a focus on precision engineering, material innovation, and sustainable design, Arc'teryx collaborates with researchers and athletes to advance understanding of how apparel and gear perform under real-world conditions—bridging science, design, and human movement.
Garmin is a worldwide pioneer in wearable and satellite-based technology for fitness, outdoor, and health applications. Garmin Canada drives innovation in sports performance monitoring through GPS-enabled devices and physiological analytics that empower athletes and researchers to better understand training load, recovery, and performance optimization.
Avelo is building a smart running shoe with embedded sensors that measure impact and running form, delivering real-time and post-run coaching through its companion app to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk. Developed by a team that includes ex-Nike creators, Avelo brings lab-grade gait insights into everyday training—essentially putting a coach on your feet.
FORM develops advanced swim goggles with integrated heads-up display technology, providing real-time metrics such as pace, distance, and heart rate directly in the swimmer’s line of sight. Based in Vancouver, FORM merges wearable technology with sports science to help athletes and researchers gain new insights into technique, training load, and performance.