In order to address expanding blockchain technology adoption and rapidly developing digital asset regulatory frameworks, this project, through research and reporting, will assist in developing an updated and clear understanding of regulatory environments to better inform businesses seeking to engage in this market.

The project being undertaken by the intern will be to develop a sustainability strategy/plan in the form of a report for the host organization’s Okpik Arctic Village. This report will be developed by the intern as they gain important and relevant information though consultations with related stakeholders, conducting environmental impact assessments (based on fuel consumption, […]

This role is a critical and multi-faceted position. The intern will be an active contributor to the venture-building and studio asset allocation process. At the heart of FutureSight is a four-phase venture lifecycle – which systematically moves opportunities through ideation, validation, formation, and growth stages. New ideas are rigorously screened, market-tested, and validated before a […]

Online business incubation is a rapidly growing field. For many First Nations entrepreneurs who live in remote locations away from large cities, these online incubators allow access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. While online incubators are becoming more prevalent, the majority of business incubators still operate through face-to-face methods. As such, there is […]

We are looking to work with an experienced masters student who can serve in a Marketing Innovation Specialist role, which will include Marketing Operations, Business Operations, User Research, and Business Development. We are in the process of raising our seed round so we can build out the commercial features of what will be our SaaS […]

Acuicy Inc. is an early-stage, pre-seed startup based in Halifax. Acuicy is an innovative business intelligence platform that provides tailored, data-driven insights, helping managers identify and deploy the most capital-efficient clean technology solutions for their company (acuicy.com). Acuicy leverages the power of business intelligence, climate science, and economics to provide effective decarbonization strategies and delivers […]

NTWIST is a company based in Edmonton, Alberta. Since 2018, NTWIST has provided Artificial Intelligence solutions to the industrial sector to achieve Industrial Excellence. However, the company is under a transition period which response to its recently renewed purpose: to reduce 100 million tonnes of GHG while improving $1 billion in revenue for our industrial […]

Mentorship programs are integral to the success of startup businesses. However, there are currently no mentorship programs designed specifically for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. This internship aims to create a guide for a successful Aboriginal mentorship program that emphasizes a productive relationship between mentor and mentee. To this end, the project will examine: successful non-Aboriginal youth mentorship […]

This project will provide the necessary research for the development of a business model for Aboriginal entrepreneurs in Northwestern British Columbia. Nesika Management Ltd. has previously used Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas to teach First Nations entrepreneurs, but finds that the model lacks cultural specificity and is not ideal for the needs of Aboriginal entrepreneurs. […]

Sliike is developing an App that is unique and in the market space. The App is also tailored for the English speaking and French customers and clients in Canada. We are currently at the advance stage of the Mobile App design and getting close to launch. The App has a new feature that requires B2B […]

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the transformation of the global workforce, The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (DSORC) has adapted by transforming our organization to align with the current times. Throughout the pandemic, a multitude of our services have gone virtual and all of our employees have been working from home. […]

We want to improve how we digitally reach our target markets, so that we can grow awareness and increase revenue. To achieve that, this project has several core elements (to be refined with a successful applicant): Audit: To examine our web, ecommerce and social media channels to understand who we are reaching and how they […]