PACTA is a cutting edge SaaS contract management and analysis product designed for SMBs that proactively manages and tracks business contracts and obligations, thereby minimizing business risk and saving up to 9% of the bottom line. The objective for the full-time 8-month internship, in partnership with Dr. Lingras at SMU and Mitacs is to identify […]

Project Summary TrendAI is an advanced AI-powered SaaS platform designed to transform the fashion industry by enabling brands to anticipate trends, optimize inventory, and improve customer engagement. This project centers on two complementary initiatives: primary market research and innovation development. The research project focuses on identifying niche opportunities within the Canadian fashion market and ensuring […]

This project will study consumer experience and reaction to shopping in a frictionless or autonomous store environment. Fricitonless stores offer a no-cashier shopping experience using advanced technologies such as computer vision , weight sensors and light sensors. The adoption of some or all aspects of this technology has significant potential benefits for retailers in terms […]

Although small and isolated populations experience increased extinction risk, recent research shows that not all small populations are doomed to extinction. The ability to predict the probability of extinction in nature could therefore direct conservation resources to those populations most in need. One theory is that small populations can evade extinction when directional selection removes […]

The proposed project will address the research question: what is the role of relatedness in shaping spatial and social associations of St. Lawrence Estuary belugas? This work is proposed in partnership with the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to both scientific research on the whales […]

Women Centre’s Connect (WCC) is launching a province-wide Impact Assessment Initiative that will rigorously measure—and transparently communicate—the economic and social returns generated by its programs, with the explicit goal of unlocking sustained government funding. This project will build a robust evidence framework that traces how WCC’s services move women from economic inactivity or precarious circumstances […]

B-Side Group is launching an operational excellence initiative aimed at significantly enhancing our firm’s scalability, efficiency, and client service quality. The primary objectives of this initiative include mapping and standardizing key workflows, developing automated tools and templates to streamline administrative processes, and establishing a centralized repository for firm-wide knowledge management. This project will deliver clear, […]

This research project aims to understand and improve leadership in Canadian healthcare organizations. Over the next five years, many healthcare leaders are expected to retire, creating a need for new leaders who are well-prepared to handle the challenges of a rapidly changing healthcare system. The project will use surveys and focus groups to gather insights […]

Being There is conducting a pilot program to help seniors live independently and comfortably in their own homes. The program offers regular check-ins, mobility support, and engaging activities, all tailored to each senior’s needs through personalized care plans. During the pilot, we will gather data to assess the program’s impact on senior well-being and caregiver […]

Alaagi Inc. is developing an innovative seaweed-based bioplastic to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution caused by single-use petroleum-based plastics. This project focuses on refining the bioplastic prototype to improve its durability, flexibility, and biodegradability while ensuring it is cost-effective and scalable for mass production. Additionally, it aims to assess market readiness by engaging […]

Coastal ecosystems are exposed to threats such as urban development and land use change, which result in the creation of edges. However, there have been relatively few studies on the impact of edges on vegetation in heterogeneous coastal ecosystems. Our proposed project will focus on edge influence on herbivory in the understudied spatially heterogeneous coastal […]

Women’s Centres Connect is the Nova Scotia provincial association of 9 Women’s Centres. It articulates common activities, concerns, and needs, and coordinates association activities and information sharing among Women’s Centres. Nova Scotia Women’s Centres provide services and programs based on the identified needs of women within the community of each Centre and continue to grow […]