In 2nd place is MedBand. These students designed a nano-coated band with automatic temperature monitoring to prevent pressure ulcers. Congratulations!
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In 1st place, and winner of the @VARIANT3D prize for Best Use of Knitting Technology is fabSmart. These students designed a temperature sensing and electrical stimulating bedspread to treat pressure ulcers. Congratulations!
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon! In 3rd place is team Airvolution who designed a smart mattress to prevent pressure ulcers. Congratulations!
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The first ever FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon 2022 has come to end. Thank you to all of the students, mentors, and judges that took part!
We will be announcing the top placing teams at the Awards Ceremony on May 15th at 10 AM (EST) or 7:30 PM (IST).
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Welcome to Day 2 of the Hackathon!
At 11 am, Humber professor, Mark Stoiko, will be offering his insight into critical marketing strategies.
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Dr. Topher Anderson, Managing Director at ZSK USA Inc., is giving students a demonstration of ZSK’s embroidery technologies.
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For our first demonstration, Alda Escareno will be giving us a tour of the equipment and the capabilities at the Design & Technology Lab of The Creative School.
Alda Escareno is an artist, designer, educator, and senior creative technologist.
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We are excited to have Dr. Bryn Ludlow (@CreativAge) lead us in a design workshop.
Dr. Bryn Ludlow is a graphic artist, researcher, and educator engaged in critical arts-based qualitative health research.
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We're excited to have you! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!!
Just checked in at the @fibrehackathon @kite_uhn Excited to mentor groups of diverse student teams from @thecreativeschl and our partner institutions. Good luck, everyone! #fashiontech
Learn more -> kite-uhn.com/fibre/hackathon
Dr. Sharon Gabison will be kicking us off with a presentation about this year’s challenge area—pressure ulcers.
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It’s finally here. The inaugural FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon has begun!!!
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VARIANT3D will be offering a one-month mentorship to a top placing team! They will help students take the next steps to bring their design to market.
Thank you VARIANT3D for guiding the next generation of innovators!
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We are delighted to have Elina Nurkka, director of Innovation, Research & Sustainability at Innovision Holdings Corporation, be one of our judges for the Hackathon!
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We are thrilled to have FIBRE founder, and director of The KITE Research Institute, Dr. Milos R. Popovic serve as one of our judges for the Hackathon!
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The countdown is on ... are you ready? Hacking begins in three days!
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We are honoured to have one of Canada’s most innovative fashion designers, Izzy Camilleri, as a judge for the inaugural FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon!
Her pieces have been worn by David Bowie, Angelina Jolie, Jason Momoa, Daniel Radcliffe, and Meryl Streep.
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Today is your last chance to take part in the inaugural FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get mentored by smart textile experts!
Register now at: bit.ly/3LTTaYN
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The top teams at the FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon 2022 will win some serious 💰💰💰.
🥇 1st place 1000 CAD
🥈 2nd place 600 CAD
🥉 3rd place 300 CAD
Interested? Register now: bit.ly/3LTTaYN
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WOW! We have over 170 students registered for the Hackathon! Are you a student at a FIBRE partner institution? We know you don't want to miss out!!! 😎😎😎Registration closes on May 9 - link in bio.
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ALT We have over 170 students Signed Up!