Participation in Capstone Design Projects synthesizes theory learned in class, lab work, and real-world experience from co-op programs.
Students are able to create design projects in areas that interest them. Capstone Design projects often lead to the creation of a marketable product and entrepreneurial opportunities for the graduating students.
Students own the ideas and devices they create for the design competition and there are several pitch competitions that follow the Capstone Design Event, acting as a platform for students to compete for funding to commercialize their devices. Some projects are developed in collaboration with industry partners or community organizations. This allows students to address real-life challenges and potentially contribute to positive change in the world.
2025 Capstone Highlights
Our ENVE Sustanablity Award Winners:
Team E7. Organomission
Violet Cotton, Marie Brulé, Laurel Pierroz-Wong, Carter Quimpo, Sheila Wu
Organomission is developing an improved organic waste management system designed for use in the Region of Waterloo to address its growing population and maximize the benefits yielded from waste streams. This project aims to allow the city to implement promising technology that aligns with Canada’s sustainability objective to reduce emissions. This project will provide several ancillary benefits to the industrial and agricultural sectors by leveraging the diverse capabilities of anaerobic digesters and biogas.
