The general objective of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for the purpose of enhancing patent generation and brainstorming processes across various domains. The project follows an agile project management approach, emphasizing continuous small releases. The project is important to XLSCOUT as it aims to enhance text clustering, […]

The cornea is a thin transparent tissue that protects the internal parts of the eye and refracts light onto the retina. Severe corneal damage can lead to irreversible scarring that prevents light from passing through the cornea, causing long-term vision loss. The best treatment for severe corneal damage is to transplant donor corneal tissue from […]

Seaweed aquaculture is an important and increasingly large part of the global economy, and, more recently, a potential solution to combat climate change. The element nitrogen is a key limiting resource for the growth of marine plants, including seaweed. Tracing and modeling nitrogen in the environment is challenging at large scales and requires substantial computational […]

The proposed project will investigate different nitrogen fertilizers in grain corn including products developed to release nitrogen more closely with when the crop demand is higher to reduce environmental impact. Results from the project will provide recommendations to growers regarding the best type, and the optimum rate and nitrogen split application timings of EENFs in […]

Medventions is a full-time 14 week paid program that allows students and new graduates to take part in physician-led, hospital-based fellowship training. Fellows come from different areas of study and will get hands on experience in a clinical setting with innovators and experienced mentors. It equips fellows to identify priority healthcare needs and develop their […]

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 […]