Drug Free Kids Canada (DFKC) is a Canadian, independent, registered charity whose vision is to ensure that all young people will be able to live their lives free of problematic drug use. DFKC accomplishes this by educating and empowering parents and supportive adults to have non-judgemental dialogue with kids at every stage. The organization is […]

Early detection of infectious diseases requires rapid, portable and highly sensitive molecular diagnostic platforms. This project aims at creating a point-of-care (POC) device that simplifies the efforts in monitoring and eliminating infectious diseases in rural low-resource areas. Low-cost, paper-based devices based on microfluidics have been developed but none currently meet the “ASSURED” criteria for effective […]

The demonstration project provides the opportunity to substantiate the ability of the POWER system to repurpose wasted thermal energy from a cooking appliance’s exhaust gases and improve the overall restaurant energy performance across three Pizza Pizza locations within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The data collected through the project will also allow for […]

I will be helping PredictNow.ai grow thier business by working in a marketing/sales role. As recently formed startup PredictNow.ai is still in the process of establishing thier digital footprint from a marketing perpective, which I will help grow. Additionally I will help answer customer questions and help communicate the technical end of the product to […]

The McMaster graduate student will be involved in various aspects of the design and development of a point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic and data gathering system. The intern will be responsible for preparing and testing saliva samples for the Sars-Cov-2 virus. An innovative colorimetric paper-based test strip will be used to detect the presence or absence of […]

Viruses are susceptible to antioxidants. COVID-19, to which the grant is directed, is also affected by surface active species, like soap. These two vulnerabilities of the virus will be combined to create silicone coatings that will render relevant surfaces anti-viral (e.g., doorknobs, facemasks and shields). Antioxidants will be modified with entities that allow them to […]

CANDU 6 is a Canadian technology 700 MWe class nuclear power reactor. CANDU 6 reactors are performing well on four continents with over 150 reactor-years of excellent and safe operation. Candu Energy is a Canadian-based company that is enhancing this reactor design based on the experience and feedback that was gained in the development, design, […]

The retirement home sector in Ontario is rapidly expanding, given the need for assisted living services to support an aging population, coupled with health system issues related to hallway health care and a deficit of long-term care capacity. However, there is no research on this sector to inform policies related to risk assessment, quality of […]

The main objective of this project is to a) investigate feasibility and suitability of a new proposed DC-DC converter based on a novel “Dual Input Clamp Unidir DC-DC Converter”, and b). validate and quantify its projected benefits including reduced parts count, higher efficiency, lighter weight and more reliable as compared to existing commercial products. Cost-effective, […]

Poster Digital Networks is a startup Ontario company seeking to install an architectural videowall display having a large and continuous viewing area. Ruben Barbosa of Poster Digital Networks has extensive display experience in installing and maintaining displays in professional commercial venues. Requirements of a suitable display include high resolution,” . . ease and convenience of […]

The project would be to analyse the current online marketplace in the natural health and beauty segment. Define and recommend brand strategy around positioning and points of difference for an online presence. Create an online brand strategy and implementation plan which would include fulfillment recommendations. If time allows, help implement the plan. Urban Spa’s online […]

The project would be to analyse the current online marketplace in the natural health and beauty segment. Define and recommend brand strategy around positioning and points of difference for an online presence. Create an online brand strategy and implementation plan which would include fulfillment recommendations. If time allows, help implement the plan. Urban Spa’s online […]