Student Design Hub

Meet Paradigm Engineering.

Paradigm Hyperloop is one of the student teams working inside the Student Design Hub, focused on autonomous electric vehicles.

This past season, the team took part in the Autonomous Karting Series 2026 National Grand Prix and received the NGTS Best Undergraduate Poster Award.

Experiences like this give students the chance to apply what they learn through hands-on design, testing, teamwork, and competition.

Learn more about the Student Design Hub and the teams working inside it by following along here.

Did you know this was built by students? ✈️

Phoenix Aerospace is one of the student teams working inside the Student Design Hub, taking aircraft concepts from design and CAD to physical prototypes and hands-on testing.

Projects like this give students the opportunity to turn ideas from the classroom into something they can actually build, test and improve.

Learn more about Phoenix Aerospace and what the team is working on at phoenixuav.ca.

🚀 Horizon Aerospace is off to Launch Canada!

The student rocketry team is heading to Timmins, Ontario to participate in Launch Canada 2026, where post-secondary teams from across the country will put their high-powered rockets and engineering work to the test.

Horizon has spent months designing, building, manufacturing and preparing its rocket for this opportunity, and these photos give just a small glimpse into the work behind the project.

We’re wishing the entire team a safe trip and a great competition week!

Be sure to follow Horizon Aerospace and Launch Canada to keep up with their journey in Timmins.

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Launch Canada

Your future teammates might already be here. Ready to join an SDH team this year? ⚙️🚀

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming students from West Point Grey Academy in British Columbia, St. Edward’s School, and Mary Queen of Peace for tours of the Student Design Hub.

It’s always exciting to introduce younger students to the SDH and give them a look at the creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning taking place in the space.

We hope these visits help spark their curiosity and inspire them to imagine what they might build, design, or create in the future.

💡 Ever wondered how great startups get started?

The Student Design Hub and Genesis Centre are excited to invite post-secondary students to Startups 101, a free, interactive workshop designed to introduce you to the way great entrepreneurs think.

Through hands-on activities and discussion, you'll learn how to:
• Identify real problems worth solving
• Talk to potential users
• Test your assumptions before building anything

No business idea or entrepreneurial experience is required. Whether you're part of a competition team, interested in innovation, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this workshop is for you.

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Student Design Hub (EN-1040)

🍕 Food and refreshments will be provided!

Please register in advance so we can plan for attendance and food:
https://forms.gle/Wf42TB8tth79NsCG8

Open to post-secondary students from Memorial University, the Marine Institute, College of the North Atlantic, and beyond.

A huge congratulations to Newfoundland & Labrador's teams on an incredible showing at the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship! 🌊🤖

🏆 Eastern Edge Robotics captured the Explorer Class World Championship
🥉 Western Wave Robotics earned 3rd place in the Pioneer Class

Hosted right here in St. John's, the competition brought together more than 80 teams from 16 countries, showcasing some of the brightest young innovators in underwater robotics.

We're especially proud of Eastern Edge Robotics, one of the Student Design Hub's student design teams, for representing Memorial University on the world stage with an outstanding championship performance.

Congratulations to every student, mentor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this event and these achievements possible. Newfoundland & Labrador has plenty to celebrate!

The 2026 MATE ROV World Championships are officially underway in St. John’s! 🌊🤖

From June 25–27, teams from around the world will compete across Memorial University, the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University, the National Research Council, The Launch in Holyrood and the JAG Hotel.

Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador and to our campus! We’re wishing Eastern Edge Robotics and all Newfoundland and Labrador teams the very best of luck as they compete on the world stage this week.

Swipe to view the local and Canadian team schedules for Thursday and Friday.

🚨THE TIME HAS ARRIVED🚨

🌊 Iceberg ASV is expanding, and WE WANT YOU on our crew! 🌊

🔥 We’re recruiting the brightest minds to join our team! This is your chance to help shape the future of marine technology! 🌐

👥 Who are we looking for?

Anyone passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomous tech! Details about the responsibilities of each of our sub-teams are listed in the post above!

🗓 Event Date: October 7th, 2024
📍 Location: MUN Engineering Building, Room - EN 1040
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make waves together with Iceberg ASV! 🌊🚤

LETS GO EASTERN EDGE!!!🌊

Four teams of students from Newfoundland and Labrador travelled to Kingsport, Tennessee to compete in the 2024 International MATE ROV Competition from June 20-22. In total, 45 students from Newfoundland and Labrador participated in the completion.

Congratulations to Eastern Edge Robotics, Cougar Robotics from Clarenville Highschool, Shark Tech from Labrador Straits Academy, and HHM ROV from Holy Heart of Mary.

Read the article here 🔗 https://www.mi.mun.ca/news/title,85744,en.php

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