Bridging the gap between health and safety

Wesley Kosiba has an innovative solution for dangerous driving conditions that will also reduce toxic pollution in our environment.

“Each winter, Toronto uses enough salt on its roads to fill Toronto Met's Student Learning Centre three times,” says MEIE student Wesley Kosiba. “Now imagine dumping that into Lake Ontario. We’re actually starting to toxify our freshwater resources. But what if, instead of salt, we could use a heating system on our bridges? That’s what Liminal Power aims to do.”

As CEO and Co-Founder, Wesley has a passion for sustainable urban innovation. His vision is to bring Liminal Power’s prefabricated, modular heating system to the Ministry of Transportation and other partners as a creative solution for bridge icing and environmental damage. Currently emerging out of the ideation phase, Liminal Power is hiring engineers to help build the prototype.

Wesley did not initially see himself as an entrepreneur. After graduating with a bachelor of science in biology, he wasn’t sure what direction to take. “Playing volleyball at Toronto Met developed my work ethic and passion for bringing people together in a shared cause. But I had a science degree. Then I heard about the MEIE program, which offers business development for grads like me. Right away, I knew it was right.”

What does Wesley most appreciate about the MEIE program?

“I’ll give you a list. Amazing relationships. A network of experts. The tools to start a company. A space at IBZ. Mentors you can call on. Our success is ultimately on us. But we have incredible resources and a safety net.”

Wesley Kosiba and Liminal Power are winners of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Norman Esch Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards as well as Stage 1 and Stage 2 DMZ Sandbox Awards.