Project Timeline

2024
Novascience grant deadline

All equipment modules will be completed by this date, as well as: Full cloud infrastructure Multi-lingual capability New virtual cleanroom V.2 Mature permissions and roles for teachers and participants Mature navigation tutorial

Beta release 1.00

The Beta release will include mature functionality for most models, as well as: New virtual cleanroom V.1 200L bioreactor, Single-use bioreactor, Wave bioreactor additional functions We expect to make a number of changes based on Alpha user feedback, but don’t know what they are yet

Alpha release 1.20

200L bioreactor Single-use bioreactor Wave bioreactor Closed-system centrifuge (model & basic functionality only)

Alpha release 1.10

The second Alpha release will include improved models from Alpha 1.0, as well as: Tube welder Lyo freezer Autoclave HPLC & Biosealer additional error codes  

2023
Alpha release 1.00

The Alpha release of the VR/AI simulation includes the following: DLS Biosafety Cabinet BioSealer (partial error codes) HPLC (partial error codes) Incubator Grade A gowned avatars First cellular animation experience VR/AI website VR/AI mobile application

First live demo

First opportunity for our partners and select members of the biomanufacturing sector in Quebec to see our progress first-hand in a limited multi-player demonstration.

Hardware acquisition

Thanks to the Novascience grant, we were able to purchase the following hardware for development and classroom use: 4 X Meta Quest 3 4 X Alienware X16 laptops

Novascience grant awarded to the VR/AI project

The MEIE, through the Novascience grant, awarded our project and partners $246,000 to make this project a reality