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Access and Equity for LGBTQ2S+ Businesses in Canada

The Diversity Institute (DI) aims to work in partnership with CGLCC to identify barriers for entrepreneurship in the LGBTQ2S+ community and drive inclusive innovation in the Canadian business ecosystem. Through in-depth interviews with LGBTQ2S+ business owners across Canada, recruited through CGLCC’s supplier network and diverse partners, the project aims to fill the gap in available data on these businesses. It will shed light on the specific barriers and challenges that these businesses face, and the areas where they tend to differ from other Canadian businesses in terms of processes, culture, leadership and support needs. Finally, the project aims to identify opportunities and offer recommendations for policy-makers, funders, investors and other businesses to foster equity and inclusion for LGBTQ2S+ entrepreneurs and leaders.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Cukier

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un bioréacteur à base de macroalgues pour la régulation des concentration en azote et en phosphore dissous dans les systèmes d’élevage marins en recirculation intensive

Dans les aquariums publics, les animaux marins sont maintenus dans des systèmes d’eau de mer recyclée à 100%. Dans ces systèmes recirculés, l’accumulation d’azote et de phosphore minéral dissous peut atteindre des valeurs toxiques pour les animaux. Les macro-algues marines sont connues pour leur capacité d’absorption et de séquestration de ces minéraux dissous. Certaines d’entre elles, à croissance rapide, peuvent être cultivées en suspension et/ou propagée végétativement dans un bioréacteur. Contrairement aux bio-filtres bactériens, un bio-filtre algal possède la capacité d’absorber les nitrates, les phosphates et le CO2 mais aussi d’avoir une action bactéricide, sans nécessiter d’apport en oxygène. Ce projet vise à développer un prototype de biofiltre à macro-algues et à le mettre en opération au Biodôme de Montréal. Il permettra de réguler la qualité de l’eau dans les systèmes d’exposition et d’enrichir ces aquariums avec des algues indigènes vivantes. TOBECONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Grant Vandenberg

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Montréal (Espace pour la vie);Société des Amis du Biodome de Montréal;Organicocean inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Effective Forest Management in Areas Impacted by Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect from Asia that was detected in Ontario in 2002 and has caused severe declines in ash trees. EAB is able to kill a healthy ash tree in 3-4 years and has caused declines of up to 99% in some areas 8-10 years after arriving. Although there is substantial research on EAB and its impacts, there is not a lot of research on the aftermath of EAB. Credit Valley Conservation, a conservation authority in Ontario, has noticed an abundance of invasive plants and ash regeneration in areas impacted by EAB. This is resulting in degraded habitats since native plant species are being suppressed. This project seeks to (1) identify optimal management techniques to deal with the invasive plant increase and ash regeneration, (2) use GIS (geographic information systems) to identify areas where restoration should be prioritized, and (3) create restoration plans for the priority restoration areas.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sandy Smith

Student:

Partner:

Credit Valley Conservation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Improving stirred milling performance by selecting suitable media type with optimum bead sizing

This research intends to investigate the impact of media type and size on stirred mill performance. Stirred milling tests will be performed with ceramic medias of different mechanical properties and sizing. The energy-size reduction relationships under each test condition will be analyzed. The effect of media type and size on media wear rate will also be investigated as the media cost accounts for a
large portion of the total cost of stirred milling process. The overall benefits, including energy saving, media saving and product quality improvement, of selecting suitable media type and sizing for stirred milling applications will be evaluated with the case study on a copper mine operation at Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bern Klein

Student:

Partner:

King’s Beads Canada Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Water Quality Modelling for Etobicoke Creek

The Etobicoke Creek watershed is heavily urbanized with significant water quality issues. As part of the development of a watershed plan, scenario analysis allows for modelling different future land use and climate conditions to understand how watershed conditions will change. The purpose of this research is to establish and utilize an appropriate water quality model for investigation of parameters of concern in Etobicoke Creek. The first step will be to identify and apply the appropriate model platform. Once a model is selected and the scenarios run, the model results will be analyzed and interpreted to inform future land use and infrastructure decisions within the watershed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Wellen

Student:

Partner:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Vaughan, ON)

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Potentials of DfMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) in reducing GHG emissions in timber construction

The project aims to study the carbon footprint of pre-manufactured timber sections in the construction industry over its supply chain. This will include the following subobjectives: 1) Mapping of the activities of the supply chain. The aim here is to formalize a process model for all activities related to pre-manufactured timber. Equally important, the study will benchmark best practices in other countries (especially in Europe) and in other industries. 2) Estimating the contribution of each activity to the carbon footprint. This will include considering different scenarios for the structure of the supply chain, which can be helpful in conducting a sensitivity analysis to evaluate the relative role of each activity. 3) Examining best practice in reducing the carbon footprint and suggesting realistic means to implement them, with analysis of the return on investment for key best practice: positive impact on carbon footprint vs. the cost, schedule, and risk implications of each best practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tamer El-Diraby

Student:

Partner:

Promise Robotics Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Réalisation de la mission sociale d’un musée d’art : méthodes et pratiques du laboratoire de médiation numérique PRISME au Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

Depuis quelques années, les musées tendent à se responsabiliser socialement et à intégrer les technologies à leurs activités. Ainsi, la recherche vise à étudier les stratégies de médiation culturelle proposées par le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal par rapport aux nouvelles tendances qui relèvent du champ scientifique de la muséologie. Il s’agit plus précisément de rendre compte des méthodes et des pratiques du laboratoire de médiation numérique PRISME par l’observation, la documentation et l’analyse d’un projet spécifique réalisé au sein d’une cellule d’innovation dont l’objectif est de créer une expérience muséale numérique pour des élèves à besoins particuliers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Marie Lafortune

Student:

Partner:

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Technology; New and Digital Media

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Économie sociale : Enjeux de gouvernance démocratique

Ce projet va analyser la gouvernance démocratique (GD) des organisations d’économie sociale (OES) au Québec en vue d’illustrer une diversité de situations où cette pratique incarne la spécificité des OES mais aussi de leur complexité. Au Québec, l’économie sociale regroupe plus de 11200 coopératives, mutuelles et associations à but non lucratif, actives dans tous les secteurs économiques. L’application de la GD ne saurait être identique dans toutes les OES mais ne saurait pas non plus imiter simplement la gouvernance des corporations privées qui n’ont pas de visée sociale et démocratique. La recherche va dégager de nouvelles connaissances et produire de
nouveaux outils d’accompagnement sur la GD des OES. Les connaissances issues de cette recherche viendront directement alimenter le travail de transfert de connaissances en gouvernance démocratique mené par l’organisme de transfert Territoires Innovants en Économie Sociale et Solidaire (TIESS).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marie Bouchard;Annie Camus;Maude Léonard

Student:

Partner:

Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

User-Centred Industrial Design of a Collaborative Service Robot for Long Term Care Facilities

When designing a Collaborative Service Robot (CSR) for Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) its appearance and how its look and feel is perceived by its human counterparts play an essential role in its acceptability. This fact highlights the importance of gaining user feedback during the design process. In this project, we will adopt a user-centered industrial design approach to design and produce the first prototype of a CSR enclosure. We will focus on various industrial design aspects such as shape, size, color, production and assembly methods, and cost. Since COVID-19 has introduced significant challenges in gaining access to LTCFs, we will utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and computer simulation to gain caregivers’ feedback on the look and build of the CSR design before production of the first prototype. The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a user-friendly CSR that assists seniors or adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) and their caregivers in LTCFs. The premise of this project is to integrate user feedback into the design process of the CSR appearance in a safe and cost-effective manner.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hendrik F Machiel Van der Loos

Student:

Partner:

JDQ Systems Inc;Developmental Disabilities Association

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Navigating Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare in BC: Perspectives of Im/migrant Youth

Im/migrant populations, particularly youth, experience higher rates of unmet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs. In the absence of culturally appropriate and accessible SRH care, they may face an increased risk of harm when engaging in normal, healthy sexual behaviours for their age. We hope to describe and analyze the individual, sociocultural, economic and immigration specific factors that influence the access of SRH among im/migrant youth through the collection of qualitative data. Understanding the specific needs of the im/migrant youth will allow us to develop strategies to address these gaps, inform policies and optimize SRH programs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Munro

Student:

Partner:

Options for Sexual Health

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Bien-e?tre et performance des athle?tes en de?veloppement canadiens: cre?er un environnement propice a? l’atteinte de l’excellence personnelle et sportive.

Malgré la présence de ressources de soutien dans les organismes sportifs, les recherches effectuées auprès d’athlètes de haut niveau suggèrent la présence de barrières au recours aux services.
L’objectif de cette recherche est d’étudier la prévalence et la prise en charge de la santé mentale des athlètes en développement selon l’environnement sportif afin de pouvoir mieux accompagner les athlètes dans la recherche de l’excellence sportive mais aussi personnelle.
Cette recherche comprend deux études, en deux volets : un volet quantitatif et un qualitatif. Le premier volet vise à étudier la prévalence et les facteurs de risque associés aux problèmes de santé mentale à l’aide d’un questionnaire en ligne destiné aux athlètes en développement du Québec (athlètes élite ou relève). Le deuxième volet vise à explorer les barrières, facilitateurs et besoins concernant les ressources d’aide en santé mentale selon des athlètes, entraîneurs, parents et administrateurs sportifs à l’aide de focus groups.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Véronique Boudreault

Student:

Partner:

Comité Olympique Canadien

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Digitization of Workflows in Heavy Industrial Construction Projects using Internet-of-things (IoT) Applications

The efficiency and productivity of the construction industry has been stagnant due to lack of innovations in technologies, as compared to other industries (e.g., manufacturing, etc.). The digitization of the workflows can help the construction companies to become agile and collecting process related data, which can be further used for decision making and continuous improvement purposes. The industry partner, Element 6, has a fully digitized platform Hexagon Xalt with potential to automate and digitize their workflows. In this project, the team at Universitiy of New Brunswick will help Element6 to prototype Internet-of-things (IoT) applications through the Xalt platform. This involves development of SQL databases on the Xalt platform and user interfaces to collect process related data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zhen Lei

Student:

Partner:

Element6

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

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