After several years of exploration, SSMPA members believe there to be opportunity for growth of the pasture-based poultry sector in BC, given an increasing number of small-scale poultry farmers, increasingly adequate processing facilities and access to the significant consumer markets. This belief was confirmed in 2022-2023, when SSMPA leadership met with producers all over BC. […]

Solid State, based in Surrey, provides support to BIPOC and racialized communities through cooperative development and social enterprise incubation. To meet our goal of onboarding 12 new cohorts annually, we need to build capacity within our development team by training young post-secondary students in cooperative development, a field growing in importance as communities seek sustainable […]

Weather is a significant driver of daily natural gas and electricity price moves in various North American markets. Weather drives retail energy consumption, which in turn drives market prices through a supply and demand process. The combined volume and price uncertainty is one of the main financial risks for an energy retailer like Direct Energy […]

The Link Between Worlds is a project that focuses on bringing creative expression to peoples and communities that typically are not given a voice. The objective of The Link Between Worlds is to create sustainable and repeatable film creation opportunities for Indigenous people to grow and learn skills in the film industry, creating an outlet […]

The proposed project aims to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to develop a predictive model that assists in predicting delinquency in financial contexts. By integrating AI and predictive modelling approaches, the project seeks to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and interpretability of delinquency predictions within the residential mortgages space. The focus […]

This Mitacs Business Strategy Internship project unites Intact Insurance’s extensive insurance data and industry expertise with Western University’s Banking Analytics Lab’s advanced skills in deep learning, actuarial science, and data analysis. The project’s goal is to build an unsupervised deep learning model for detecting significant changes in claim patterns, surpassing the limitations of traditional change-point […]

Sycodal Electrotechnique Inc specializes in making intelligent robotics technologies accessible to small and medium-sized businesses through innovative solutions. This project will help Sycodal improve its sales strategies and decision-making processes via a comprehensive sales data analysis and the development of interactive dashboards.

SmartSustain Invest Copilot provides sustainable investing by combining advanced AI technologies with comprehensive ESG analytics and delivering cutting-edge portfolio management to individual investors. The platform transforms complex ESG data into actionable investment strategies, offering a sophisticated yet accessible solution for those seeking both financial returns and positive impact.

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In the field of speech-language pathology, the tongue’s role cannot be overstated. It is crucial for articulating speech sounds and ensuring the safe passage of food and liquids from the mouth to the esophagus. Yet, despite its importance, speech-language pathologists face significant challenges in evaluating tongue performance due to the lack of effective tools. This […]

Le secteur des technologies propres est en effervescence depuis près d’une décennie. Ces innovations, la plupart du temps trop risquées pour avoir accès à du financement standard, sont généralement financées par des firmes de capital de risque. Ces nouvelles technologies qui visent, par exemple, l’utilisation efficiente des ressources, constituent des opportunités d’investissement à potentiel de […]

Connections Community Services Society (CCSS) faces the critical challenge of securing sustainable funding to support its wide range of community-focused programs for children, youth, and families. Founded in 1974, CCSS has been a cornerstone of the Richmond community, providing essential services that promote growth, resilience, and well-being. However, like many non-profits, it operates in an […]