Women-led startups are underrepresented in VC despite strong results in revenue generation, capital efficiency, ROI, and out-performance of peers. Among the first all-woman GP funds in Canada, Sandpiper invests in Canadian women entrepreneurs who bring diverse perspectives and unique insights leading to more creative solutions to complex global and industry challenges and potential for superior […]

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) molecular defense response to microbial fungicide Bacillus amyloliquefaciens under greenhouse conditions This project is a collaboration between Dalhousie University and the Arctic University of Norway. Under the tutelage of Dr. Laura Jaakola, Research Leader and professor of plant biology at the Climate Laboratory, the intern will attend the Environmental Molecular Genetics course […]

This is a project that aims to deploy a new sensing system that allows the estimate of nutrients in potato plants in near real-time by scanning their leaves in two different modes: fresh when still intact and dried. This sensing system would replace manual sampling and wet tissue chemical analysis to allow immediate response to […]

In providing care and services for older adults, Shannex relies on quality data and information to improve our practice. With increasing amounts of data available through innovative business systems, we are striving to mature our data analytics and reporting processes. Improving these process will ensure we can provide the best information to our team members […]

The province of Nova Scotia is currently pursuing the goal of being the most environmentally and economically sustainable province in Canada. The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is a major retailer in the province and, with the help of the branding agency Revolve, the NSLC would like to echo the provincial goals within its own […]

The proposed project focuses on addressing poverty in the Yukon through innovative approaches in basic income and food security. The first project deliverable is a comprehensive paper on basic income, outlining potential pathways for its implementation in the Yukon. By engaging in socioeconomic and policy research, the paper aims to contribute to policy decisions around […]

Clearwater Seafoods Ltd. Partnership (Clearwater) is a global seafood company concerned with the long-term sustainability of marine resources. A number of Clearwater’s products are MSC certified. This is a voluntary program which involves verifying that the rigorous standards outlined in the federal fisheries regulations are being followed. Annual audits are conducted to ensure they are […]

ExactDeposit is an online tool that enables real-estate buyers to pay deposits on real-estate transactions electronically via credit or debit card. In addition to facilitating the deposit transaction, it will allow real-estate brokers and agents to log in and view transaction statistics both in real-time and historically. The tool will provide a user-friendly online form […]

The Peskotomuhkati people have been living and caring for the lands and waters now colonized as southwestern New Brunswick and eastern Maine since time immemorial, living in balance with nature. The marine space here is rich in nutrients from the highest tides in the world in the Bay of Fundy and provides life to many […]

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Spending time in natural environments and nature-based programming is associated with significant health benefits. These outcomes are particularly important for young people, whose mental health and wellbeing continues to be a priority for healthcare. Recent studies show gaps exist in access to, and provision of, these nature-based opportunities. There is a need for further research […]

Today’s Canadian children and youth are bigger, weaker and less fit than they were a generation ago. Only 5% of children and youth meet the recommended Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines while spending 8.6 hours per day in sedentary pursuits. These results suggest that Canadian children today do not have the capacity to achieve and maintain […]