Creating a Business Model for Food Hub Network in Newfoundland Labrador

The purpose of this project is to create a business model for a connected network of physical sites (called Food Hubs) across the province, connected by effective online links, to create a more direct system of food production, distribution, and education. It will connect growers and enable small-scale food producers, who typically have trouble accessing […]

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Easy Receipt – Phase Two

The proposed project aims to develop Easy Receipt’s software by integrating a receipt NFC transfer feature through the expertise of the intern Maryam. By leveraging her skills and utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework methodology, the project aims to improve the Easy Receipt application, leading to streamlined receipt management for users and increased brand visibility. This […]

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Artificial Intelligence Based Control of Dispension Vision Systems

Dispension’s core business is the development of intelligent kiosks equipped with peripheral technologies that are designed for distribution of restricted products (ie: alcohol, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, nicotine, etc). Dispension’s technology stack includes a series of vision systems that utilize different types of cameras to perform specific tasks. Among these systems include a thermal camera that takes […]

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Disparities in Settlement and Integration of Racialized Newcomers in Atlantic Canada: Lived Experiences, Root Causes, and Effective Remedies

There is a wide range of ways this project can contribute: from highlighting the lessons of history through literature review to amplifying marginalized voices in the community and investigating causes, channels, and consequences of such discrimination in accessing settlement services, to exploring the best possible anti-discrimination policies and practices, to developing a culturally and racially […]

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Data Farms’ Crop Monitoring Unit Design & Development

Data Farms is a precision agriculture internet of things (IoT) company using sensors to monitor crops in real-time. We help farmers use resources more efficiently, saving fuel and fertilizer costs, and optimize indoor and greenhouse environments to improve crop yield. Custom alerts allow farmers to react fast when conditions change to avoid crop loss and […]

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Power Tower Wind Turbine Innovation Project: Phase II

QVRRDF is installing a small vertical-axis wind turbine in Pippy Park, on the grounds of the Fluvarium. The installation of a small wind turbine for use in an urban area requires careful planning and engineering knowledge to complete successfully. The proposed project will address each of these factors by involving key stakeholders, performing a detailed […]

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Sustainable Management of Hazardous Material Transportation with Uncertainties and Disruption

Rooting in the present and aiming for the future, sustainability development has drawn more and more public attention lately. This proposed project focuses on embracing sustainability measures as the goal of managing hazardous material transportation. In more detail, we target the three pillars of sustainability, namely the economy, society, and environment, and incorporate them into […]

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NL Seafood Sector Organic Waste Inventory Assessment

The purpose of this study is to identify sources, locations, and quantities of unutilized marine biomass materials that are available within the province, and to identify opportunities for improving the industry’s utilization of these materials. The inventory assessment will focus on unutilized marine biomass materials generated by the seafood processing sector from landings of commercially […]

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