Elevate Screen Ads Inc. (ESA) is redefining digital advertising within condominium communities by installing free monitors that display curated content. This innovative startup provides local businesses a unique advertising platform in high-visibility residential areas. As the digital advertising landscape rapidly evolves, ESA, in partnership with Mitacs, is focused on enhancing its business model to better […]

The project has three objectives: 1. Establish a replicable approach to maintain a view of member perspectives: Review academic research and peer practices to recommend an approach to surveying members on responsible investing-related priorities, preferences and expectations. 2. Recommend an approach to developing materials for pension plan members on UPP’s Responsible Investing (RI) practices. Topics […]

Cervical insufficiency (CI) is a condition in which the cervix prematurely shortens and dilates during pregnancy, typically resulting in mid-trimester pregnancy loss or premature labour. The causes of CI are currently unknown. However, recent studies have associated abnormalities in immune system regulation with pregnancy complications such as spontaneous abortion and premature birth. Since the immune […]

Collins Executive Search (CES) is a small, specialized firm focused on executive-level placements across industries. While the firm has a strong reputation in Canada, its limited digital presence—including an outdated website, minimal social media activity, and no structured digital marketing—has constrained growth, particularly in the U.S. market. This project has five key components: 1. AI-Driven […]

Quantum imaging is a microscopy technique that uses special properties of light to observe smaller features and have higher sensitivity than classical methods, especially in low-light or noisy environments like deep tissue imaging. It uses special quantum properties, such as entanglement, which is often called “spooky action at a distance” and photon-number squeezing, which is […]

DIA Inc. is a Canadian women-led startup focused on building a digital platform and community that empowers ambitious, multi-passionate women to balance their personal growth, professional goals, and creative pursuits. The platform combines elements of networking, learning, and habit-building tools to help women navigate the challenges of “doing it all” in today’s fast-paced world. This […]

Understanding Barriers to AI Adoption in Canada Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, yet Canada faces significant barriers to widespread adoption. This C.D. Howe Institute policy paper will examine the current state of AI adoption in Canada, assess its economic, social, and productivity implications, and identify key challenges hindering broader implementation. These challenges include […]

In my role as a summer growth strategy intern, I will be directly assisting the CEO and co-founder of the firm in her duties. Proxure is currently in the process of raising their pre-seed funding round; I will be working to enhance and simplify this process to ensure all goals are met in a timely […]

At Venn, we’re not just building a product—we’re revolutionizing how Canadian businesses operate. As a rapidly growing fintech startup serving over 3,000 Canadian businesses, our ambition is to streamline our internal processes as we scale towards supporting over 10,000 companies. To achieve this, we’re looking for a motivated individual to take ownership of high-impact projects […]

The project comprises internships in a variety of technical and business roles within our organization and within our GovLab program. Within the organization, roles include associate machine learning developer, business development associate, communications associate and finance associate. Within GovLab specifically, roles include associate machine learning developer, associate business solutions consultant, and project delivery associate. The […]

Standard medical imaging techniques used to diagnose and inform treatment of spinal conditions include X-Ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These images neglect to capture the in vivo dynamic behavior of the spine during activities of daily living, since patients remain as still as possible to capture clear image. In 2023, 20% […]

WizeWerks is developing a cutting-edge AI-powered platform to help businesses streamline financial document processing. Designed for SMBs and enterprises in transportation, logistics, and finance, the platform automates the extraction and organization of key financial data from unstructured documents like invoices and rate confirmations. Using a state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM)-agent, it enables users to interact […]