The need for more sustainable buildings has driven demand for tall mass timber structures in Canada. However, these structures must be designed to prevent structural collapse and protect human life in the event of a large earthquake. As a result, it is crucial that the structural members and their connections be designed to have sufficient […]

Morphocell has developed a cell therapy platform for the treatment of acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure, consisting in the implantation of organoids that can fulfill the liver’s main functions. These liver tissues are embedded within a hydrogel that forms a support to the biological material. This hydrogel enables the diffusion of all nutrients, small molecules […]

Osteoporosis is a prevailing skeletal disease that was diagnosed in over 2.3 million Canadians as of 2016-2017, with 80% of this population being women. Osteoporosis imposes many health complications such as increased likelihood of bone fractures and implant failures. Since bone is a dynamic material that is constantly remodelling, it’s important to understand how osteoporotic […]

Spinal fusion surgery and the use of spinal implants to mechanically stabilize the spine have significantly increased over the last decade. Octane has developed a proprietary bioactive spinal implant with active remodeling capacity. The immune response to the implant is an important aspect to determine if the implant has any negative (inflammatory response) or positive […]

The research project will focus on the development of assisted reproductive technologies for Canadian snakes at risk of extinction. Assisted reproductive research include studies focused on increasing the fecundity or reproductive success of a species; many technologies such as artificial insemination are well developed for mammals. In contrast, studies on augmenting snake reproductive success are […]

Penrose Partners is a blockchain startup firm that provides transactional, educational, and corporate consulting/material production services to businesses, institutional investors, and disruptive tech companies in the blockchain space. We are the trusted advisor that bridges the gap between businesses with great ideas and blockchain adoption. In April 2023, Penrose Partners hosted the 4th annual International […]

Adwow Marketing Inc. (a AI-powered marketing start-up) is seeking expertise of an intern who has background in Digital Marketing and Analytics. The collaboration with MITACS will provide Adwow with access to valuable resources and expertise that can help Adwow strengthen its unique selling proposition and develop an effective go-to-market strategy.

The project aims to analyze the existing psychoeducational materials that exist for individuals who have experienced psychosis and their families. A focus group will be developed to explore what skills or knowledge might support family members of individuals who are experiencing or have experienced psychosis. Using this focus group, we will develop educational materials with […]

As new innovation (AI) develops and grows, Crowdiate must constantly shift and adapt to maintain their competitive advantage, while also seeking opportunities to implement the new advances into their offerings. They additionally are looking to grow their creative community – prioritizing quality over quantity, along with deepening the relationships with these creative individuals. The team […]

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) is a global collaboration of financial institutions that aims to develop and promote a standard methodology for measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas emissions associated with their lending and investment portfolios. Although the financial sector gradually accepts this standard, practitioners still face several implementation challenges. In this project, we […]

Artificial Intelligence in Modern Hospitality will analyze the effects and business applications of AI in various aspects of the hospitality industry, including but not limited to food & beverage, travel & tourism, lodging, and recreation. Specifically, it will analyze how AI fits into various consumer profiles, allowing for greater flexibility, efficiency, and profitability for companies […]

The project, “AI/ML Data Analysis of Fashion Consumer Trends in Social Media: An Impact Report for Canadian Businesses,” aims to analyze fashion consumer trends on social media platforms and produce an impactful report for Canadian businesses. The intern will employ and develop advanced data analysis techniques to collect and process data from various social media […]