Bringing Biogas to Mexico: From Responsible Waste Disposal to Circular Economy

Serious environmental problems exist in Mexico, but changes can still be made, especially where renewable energy initiatives can help individual companies derive economic benefits from responsible disposal of the waste they produce. This project will conduct market research for Mexico to understand food processing businesses and explore other potential target markets. By quantifying the advantages […]

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An Economic and Policy Assessment for a more Sustainable Electricity Grid in Alberta

This project will investigate the impact of the suspension of the distribution connected generators credit by the Alberta Utilities Commission in July 2021 on the economics of utility scale renewable energy projects in Alberta, and how their economics compare to transmission connected projects. A cost benifit analysis will then be preformed. Based on the results […]

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Evaluating the Winter Economy in Saskatoon

This study examines best practices for winter economic opportunities with the desired outcome of increased economic activity during the winter months. This study will employ a social impact lens to evaluate the policies and programs in place which support economic activity in winter in Saskatoon. Adopting a social impact lens allows the research team to […]

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Équité, diversité et inclusion en contexte d’attraction et rétention d’étudiants athlètes collégiaux: Enjeux et possibilités en Chaudière Appalaches

Le présent projet, mené conjointement avec l’organisme Accent international et avec la collaboration du Cégep de Thetford et ses équipes sportives (les Filons), vise à améliorer les pratiques relatives à l’équité, diversité et l’inclusion (ÉDI) dans l’encadrement des quelque 300 étudiants-athlètes du Cégep de Thetford. Au-delà des bénéfices sociaux apportés par la mise en place […]

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Knowledge Recombination and Alliance Strategy in Science-based Businesses Year Two

Project Objectives: 1. To identify the best practices in knowledge recombination by comparing science-based multinational corporations and start-up firms. 2. To suggest refinements in alliance strategies for science-based multinational corporations and start-up firms. 3. To uncover processes and organizational structures to productively exploit the confluence of biotechnology and nanotechnology by MNCs. Motivation for Research: Successful […]

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Capacity Building for Competitiveness in Aboriginal forestry Year Two

This project recognizes the significant business challenges First Nations forestry enterprises face which have the effect of limiting the benefits to First Nations from forests (Wellstead and Stedman 2010). There is limited awareness of the conditions that affect the success and failure of Aboriginal enterprises in the forest sector (Trosper et al 2008). Research on […]

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Digital Innovation Marketing Specialist Part 2

CleanAir.ai is an internet-of-things startup and manufacturer of ALVI, a smart air purification system. ALVI provides high-efficiency particulate air aka HEPA-class air quality, lowers home energy consumption and provides data and alerts on indoor air quality and filter performance through the ALVI app. The company has two major lines: ALVI smart and ALVI air. ALVI […]

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Mise en place de stratégie de Marketing entrant

Uluumy est une plateforme de formation et de coaching qui aide les professionnel.le.s à améliorer leurs compétences et à se perfectionner à l’ère de l’IA et des transformations numériques. Le projet consiste à mettre en place une stratégie pour le marketing entrant (inbound marketing) . Vous aurez à contribuer à créer les fondations du marketing […]

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Payout restrictions and bank lending: evidence from a blanket dividend ban

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial system regulators around the world took an array of policy measures in order to stimulate credit supply from banks to companies that were temporarily suffering from a drop in revenues. Preventing interruptions in the credit supply during crises is crucial in minimizing damage to the economy and […]

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Accelerating ESG Related Innnovation and Strengthening Canada’s Financial Sector: Understanding Investment Thesis’ and Alternative Investments to Promote ESG

This innovation project aims to strengthen and accelerate ESG integration within Canada’s financial sector by analyzing key risks, mitigations, and financial processes for effective return on ESG investments. Through empirical research, industry expert focus groups, state/national policy due diligence, and field research, the project will conclude with a robust and industry-agnostic investment strategy for a […]

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Ayrton Energy Inc. – Meg Steeves

Current EV charging systems are forecasted to create a strain on the electrical grid system that will require large capital projects to upgrade by utilities and municipalities to manage. This project will be focused on customer discovery and market analysis of an new off-grid EV charging and energy storage system. The resulting data will be […]

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