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Les systèmes alimentaires territoriaux au Québec : enjeux, projets porteurs et vision commune

La crise de la COVID a mis en lumière, plus que jamais, l’importance de l’accès à une alimentation saine, locale et durable pour tous et toutes. Elle a aussi mis en lumière les actions d’une diversité de réseaux et d’approches ayant chacun ses forces et ses aspirations. Malheureusement, les synergies entre l’ensemble de ces initiatives tardent à s’organiser. Souvent l’arrimage entre des actions territoriales et des actions sectorielles ne se réalise pas. Pour accélérer les apprentissages mutuels et les collaborations entre les divers réseaux, quels sont les outils et les stratégies déjà existants et ceux à développer collectivement? Le projet du Forum sur les systèmes alimentaires territoriaux (SAT) permettra de réunir, concerter et mobiliser les acteurs en faveur de la mise en place de SAT partout au Québec et d’identifier des modèles et des stratégies porteurs.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mélanie Doyon

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université du Québec à Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Intelligent and Autonomous Monitoring of Peak Demand Avoidance in Commercial Refrigeration Systems

The utility service providers calculate the peak demand charges based on the highest level of power consumption that a facility uses in any interval (usually 15 mins) during the billing cycle. The peak demand charges in facilities such as supermarkets could represent nearly up to 40% of the total utility bill. In supermarkets, besides the building, refrigeration systems could potentially play a major role in affecting the peak demands. Traditional threshold-based load shedding rules are not effective in controlling the peak demand of the refrigeration system since tailoring the power demand solely due to the reduction of the peaks above a specific threshold could create new peaks with higher values in the future. To reduce the peak demands effectively, forecasting methods to estimate the power demand based on historical data and weather predictions and operational optimization methods to improve the power demand flexibility are required. The goal of this project is to develop highly accurate forecasting/optimization systems using neural networks and machine learning models to reduce the peak demands based on refrigeration systems and expand the capabilities of existing edge devices for autonomous decision-making.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ayan Sadhu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Kalder at Neelands

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Construction and infrastructure

Université :

The University of Western Ontario

Programme :

Accelerate

Chemical nanosynthesis of laser filters for aviation applications

Protection from laser light has become increasingly important due to the proliferation of cheaper and more powerful laser systems, especially in regards to interference with aircraft operations. Laser attacks, otherwise known as laser illuminations can be serious safety risks for aircraft operations as it can cause temporary flash blindness or irreversible injuries to the eyes of the pilot during takeoff or touchdown. Such incidents are increasing at an alarming average annual rate of 63% over the past ten years. The goal of this project is to aid in the development of a platform thin film filter technology called metaAIR that can be adhesively applied on the inner surface of an aircraft’s cockpit glass window and block any laser beams of predetermined light wavelengths. Large-scale metaAIR films will be superior to existing inadequate laser filtering solutions and reasonably cheap to fabricate, providing passive, hassle-free laser protection.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Felipe Chibante

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Lamda Guard Inc (Fredericton, NB)

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

University of New Brunswick

Programme :

Accelerate

Potential of seaweed to mitigate effects of ocean acidification on young oysters

As we burn coal and gas worldwide, excess carbon molecules are released into the atmosphere. The ocean absorbs much of this carbon through a process called ocean acidification (OA), which impacts the growth of marine organisms with shells and skeletons. This increase in oceanic acidity has ecosystem-wide impacts and threatens our global food security. Fortunately, algae have been shown to remove carbon from the ocean, providing us with a tool for OA reduction that is also a nutritious food source. Studies show that algae increase OA tolerance in organisms sensitive to acidity, such as single-celled plankton (foraminifera) and shellfish.
This proposed research project will examine the potential for sugar kelp, a widely consumed macroalgae, to increase OA tolerance in the Pacific oyster, a widely consumed shellfish. More specifically, the study will test whether growing sugar kelp in tanks with Pacific oyster larvae decreases the negative effects of OA on the larvae. The research will occur at Cedar Aquaculture Research and Development, where adult oysters will be held in flow-through tanks with ambient seawater before reproducing.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Andrea Frommel

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Cedar Aquaculture Research and Development;Cascadia Seaweed

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Innovative nucleic acid extraction and enrichment protocols for human microbiome samples

The aim of the project is to develop innovative workflows to recover genetic material (DNA & RNA) from human microbiome samples collected in DNA Genotek’s devices. The project will also test novel genome-editing tools (i.e. CRISPR) and their ability to selectively remove human DNA in samples containing high quantities of host background. The project will generate insights that will help improve and streamline current processing strategies for microbiome samples which can be lengthy and prone to significant experimental bias. The workflows developed as part of our proposed aims will provide novel innovative processing means for samples collected in DNA Genotek’s devices. This will be extremely useful to the company’s customer base and to the broader microbiome field and it will help increase DNA Genotek’s competitiveness and leadership position in the space.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Maxim Berezovski

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

DNA Genotek

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Ottawa

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Competition and Market Analysis Research

We’re seeking someone who can work closely with our executive team to support market research and due diligence in the fields of cell and gene therapy. Specific tasks will include conducting secondary and primary source research and producing reports to support decision making. The research will be directed at identification of potential business opportunities, industry trends, competing organizations, customer demographics, and emerging technologies. A competition analysis and market analysis of potential disease indications of interest are two key sought deliverables.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Krista Pettit;Kirk Kristofferson

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Virano

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

The University of Western Ontario

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Roll-to-Roll Functional Material Deposition System

The manufacture of “smart devices” requires a large number of connected, low-cost embedded digital systems that are typically electronically connected on circuit boards. Our project develops a system to integrate functional materials directly into these boards which can provide or extend the capabilities of devices with functionalities such as memory, batteries or sensors. We develop a deposition system that directly structures these functional materials in a roll-to-roll system with improved characteristics as compared to requiring discrete extra components. The created circuit boards will be manufactured as thin films on a flexible substrate film by a process called sputter deposition. This can allow the resulting product to bend without damage to the electronic circuitry. Our results will help our partner organization in the development of a competitive commercial system for device electronics manufacturers and academia.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Andreas Ruediger

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Plasmionique Inc.

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Programme :

Accelerate

Digital transformation in management of consumer’s over-the-counter medicine cabinet (Problems/Solutions Validation)

MED-IBOX is a Vancouver-based software-as-a-service startup in the healthcare industry. We are passionate about developing software tools enhancing the competitiveness of independent pharmacies and bringing more added value to make life healthier and easier. Founded by an entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience in distributing healthcare products and supported by Empowered Startups, we are a mission-driven team supporting independent pharmacies to identify key challenges and new opportunities in the context of fierce competition with big pharmacy chains and new trends like personalized medicine, telemedicine. Our solution of digital transformation in the management of consumer’s over-the-counter (OTC) medicine cabinet allows independent pharmacies to increase customer touchpoints, build services and promote healthcare products around consumers’ needs and their desires for self-care in a digital world.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Guneet Nagpal

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Medibox Solutions Inc.

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of Western Ontario

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Power Tower Wind Turbine Innovation Project

The Quidi Vidi / Rennie’s River Development Foundation (QVRRDF) is developing a Power Tower initiative to promote the use of renewable energy and conservation practices in Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed project will provide the knowledge, understanding, and confidence needed to incorporate advanced wind turbine technology into the QVRRDF’s Power Tower. Installation of a small wind turbine for use in an urban area requires careful planning, permitting and engineering knowledge to complete successfully. The proposed project will address each of these factors.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Kevin Pope

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

The Fluvarium - The Quidi Vidi/Rennie’s River Development Foundation

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration)

Université :

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Harm Reduction

Although my initial project was just working harm reduction, the organization I will be assisting has an opportunity to help a community center that has gained new ownership; they have been asked to help create a plan on how to use this space as an opportunity to bring better programming into the area whereas this center has not been being used to its full potential in the past. My main project this summer will be to research the neighborhood, meet with local businesses and members within the community, see what programming is currently offered and what needs still need to met to create a plan of how this space could be used. My secondary project will be to work with Jacob on his current harm reduction project. This includes weekly ran seminars to the public that are held via zoom. During the time duration prior to my starting, I am doing my research and plan on attending Jacobs current seminar meetings to gain a sense of what this program offers from the attendees perspective.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Shauna MacKinnon

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

West Broadway Community Organization

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

Université :

University of Winnipeg

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

CLTB Housing Initiatives Feasibility Study

Community Living Thunder Bay (CLTB) provides various services to ensure the rights and quality of life of persons with intellectual disabilities, including residential and housing services. The rental expenditure of CLTB has significantly increased in the last 10 years, The people CLTB support are some of the most vulnerable, while the waitlists for subsidized rent are long and many of them rent from local landlords from the private sector. To face these challenges and utilize organizational opportunities, CLTB believes it would be better to build equity in the non-profit sector and to operate a separate entity. A not-for-profit housing corporation would create affordable and inclusive housing alternatives for people that CLTB support. This project conducts a feasibility study to ensure successful delivery of this affordable housing project. It will help CLTB determine how to achieve the best use of the land and property while leveraging the existing financial resources.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

ShiKui Wu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Community Living Thunder Bay

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

Lakehead University

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Can brain fitness mobile apps really make you smarter?

Mobile brain fitness applications such as Vivity Lab’s Fit Brains aims to improve cognitive performance through frequent brain exercise games. This concept is based on previous research that frequent video gaming can produce transferrable cognitive improvement in another related cognitive task in the same domain (i.e. reaction speed while driving). Although the efficacy of mobile brain fitness application had been shown in elderly, more efficacy studies are needed for other populations. Vivity lab has a large user database describing user age, background, gaming behavior, and resultling game scores. This database, when properly analyzed, can produce useful information for future product development. In addition, several external researchers have used Fit Brains to investigate the efficacy of brain fitness applications in various subject pools such as football players recovering from concussion, but currently Vivity lab does not have the resources to provide data analysis services for these external efficacy studies. This internship will analyze exsiting database, establish data analysis services for external researhcers, and use the resultling tools to create efficacy studies for Fit Brains. The outcome of this study will create new services and a framework for the company to empirically assess cognitive outcomes from future product developments.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Catharine Rankin

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Vivity Labs

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

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