Category: ‘success story’

WIMTACH, the Social Innovation Research Center, and the Scarborough Food Network host a successful hackathon event

WIMTACH, the Social Innovation Research Center, and the Scarborough Food Network, a Scarborough-based not-for-profit organization, collaborated on a two-day hackathon on November 7th and November 8th. The partnership enabled students to rise to the challenge of developing a web and mobile application to integrate different functionalities and features to support various food banks and community […] Read more

Dec, 01, 2023

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WIMTACH receives $4.5M in MITACS funding

WIMTACH and the Centre for Explainable Data Analytics (CEDA) are proud to announce a recent award of $4.5 million in funding from MITACS’ Umbrella program for a student internship called “Internships for Data-Driven Innovation Acceleration” (IDIA). With this funding, the WIMTACH and CEDA research team will be able to provide 300 applied research and experiential […] Read more

Oct, 18, 2023

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WIMTACH partners with Marion Surgical

Originally from a filmmaking background, when Ben Sainsbury purchased his first Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset, he was fascinated by the expansive potential of the immersive experience of this technology and motivated to explore this world further. As a result, he decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Ontario Tech University. His […] Read more

Aug, 11, 2023

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WIMTACH’s Workshop Series: The SolidWorks training session empowers young engineers to become SolidWorks experts

Engineering in the 21st century cannot be imagined without the assistance of 3D Computer-aided Design (CAD) modelling. Yet, just a few years ago, this technology was only a dream of a few talented engineers. In the early 1980s, new software emerged that assisted engineers to easily and quickly create 3D virtual models of objects they […] Read more

Dec, 19, 2022

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WIMTACH and Alphacor successfully develop an innovative energy management application

Bofa Udisi studied Energy and Petroleum studies focusing on the oil and gas industry. Later when he came to Canada he studied Energy Management, a decision that introduced him to opportunities and long-lasting connections. In 2015, Udisi co-founded his energy consultation company, AlphaCor Sustainability Solutions Limited with some of his friends. Alphacor was created with […] Read more

WIMTACH’s Workshop Series: The Retail Analytics session assists participants in developing their python analysis skillset

The retail industry has emerged as the new dominant force in the world economy. In 2021, the retail industry generated over $674 billion in sales just in Canada (which will only increase in the coming years). However, as the retail industry expanded so quickly, it saturated the market, enabling only those technologically advanced to thrive. […] Read more

Dec, 07, 2022

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WIMTACH’s Workshop Series: The Online Data Analysis using Python workshop provides industry professionals with tools to successfully program with Python

For many years, the concept of a “universal language” that can be spoken and understood worldwide was popular among sociology scientists. Interestingly enough, such a language already exists, and it’s called Python. Python is a programming language that is understood by over 4.3 million people worldwide. It is far from being the most popular language […] Read more

Nov, 16, 2022

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WIMTACH’s Workshop Series: The Online Data Analysis Using Python workshop helps industry professionals to learn Python easier

Python is one of the most popular programming languages used worldwide in multiple industries. Moreover, the popularity of Python allows for cross-platform usage making integration into new systems simpler. The open-source nature of Python allows for a low barrier of entry to the programming language. It enables flexibility and ease of change in the code […] Read more

Sep, 28, 2022

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WIMTACH and Elementary Curriculum Digitizers Inc. have partnered to support English literacy for young readers

While reading can afford many people with an escapist experience and a channel to a new world, it can also be hard to learn. So, when Eileen White, CEO and founder of Elementary Curriculum Digitizers Inc. decided to create supports for developing literacy in English, she hoped to arm young students with tools to access […] Read more

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WIMTACH’s Workshop Series: The Agile Methodology and Scrum Framework training session improves productivity and efficiency for industry professionals

Many Information Technology (IT) professionals employ the Agile Methodology approach in their day to day work. The Agile Manifesto, which forms the basis of the Agile Methodology, identifies four “core values” that guide the methodology. Prioritizing people and relationships over processes and tools, working software over detailed documentation, are only some of the main values […] Read more

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