NeurotechUofT Student Design Team

NeuronMove - This flagship initiative is a yearlong research and development project focused on building a multimodal assistive medical device that mitigates Parkinsonian tremors using EEG and EMG biosignals. Supported by CPSIF, we hosted six open work sessions from October to March, each drawing 15–25 students and collectively engaging over 100 participants in hands-on technical development. The project involved 80+ team members and benefited from collaborations with leading institutions including the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, CRANIA, CAMH, and UHN. These sessions directly contributed to producing a functional prototype of the NeuronMove system, launching three spin-off neural signal processing sub-projects, and immersing junior students in high-level engineering work. The initiative advanced professional development, fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and raised the research profile of UofT Engineering within the neurotech space.

NeuroHack 2025 - The largest tri-club, 48-hour neurotechnology-focused hackathon in UofT history, co-hosted with CUBE and iGEM UofT. Held in February 2025, the event welcomed over 150 students from across UofT and external universities including McMaster, TMU, York, and Waterloo. With 23 submitted projects ranging from AI-driven brain-computer interfaces to synthetic neural circuits and biosignal-based diagnostics, the hackathon promoted interdisciplinary exploration and innovation. The event also featured industry mentorship, academic workshops, and recruiter engagement from neurotech startups and affiliated labs. It created a vibrant, inclusive platform for technical leadership, community building, and real-world problem-solving—directly aligning with CPSIF’s values around leadership development and increasing the visibility of UofT Engineering.

Intro to Neurotechnology Workshop - In January, we hosted an Intro to Neurotechnology workshop, which provided a beginner-friendly overview of EEG-based brain-computer interfaces, signal acquisition techniques, and real-time demo applications. Open to all UofT students, the workshop received over 200 registrations, of which 75 participants were selected due to space constraints. Delivered in collaboration with UofT Engineering Outreach and the UofT Neuroscience Association, the session helped demystify neurotech and sparked new interest across disciplines. Post-event surveys indicated that 90% of attendees felt more confident in pursuing neurotech opportunities, and over 20 attendees later joined technical teams within NeurotechUofT. The workshop helped bridge the gap between interest and involvement, especially among first-year students, and supported CPSIF’s goal of enhancing inclusive, skill-building educational access.