Transition to a circular economy (CE) can lower emissions from the built environment by reducing material consumption and waste generation. Because of this, CE policies and adoption of CE practices are increasingly being seen across the globe. This project assesses the current state of transition to a CE in the Canadian and UK built environments, […]

In general, Canadians are proud of their universal health care system, but an often heard complaint is the slow and convoluted specialist referral process, and the lengthy wait times to see specialists. An Ontarian waits, on average, 11.3 weeks for a non-urgent specialist referral and 7 weeks for an urgent specialist referral. (Keely and Liddy, […]

Public procurement plays a crucial role in enabling governments to achieve their goals. Unsolicited proposals represent a departure from the usual procurement process used by governments, in that they involve a private firm submitting a proposal to develop a project or to deliver goods and services in the absence of a formal or informal request. […]

UAVs are becoming essential solutions in a wide range of industries. In this market growth, the potential of UAVs to fly in indoor environments represents a massive opportunity for companies. In particular, for applications such as medical care, search and rescue operations, and industrial management and inspections. The main concern of UAVs flying indoors is […]

Diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, accompanied by disturbed metabolism of fats and proteins. In the present project, a non-invasive wrist-worn device (Watch HOP) will be designed and fabricated to obtain physiological data (digital biomarkers) from participants to enable the creation of an algorithm that will ultimately allow to […]

At Walletifai, we have spent the past couple of years building the smartest personal financial solution that helps Millenials and Gen Z overcome their financial anxiety and make financial decisions with confidence. Who we are: We are building a smart personal financial coach and assistant mobile app that helps Millennials and Gen Z understand their […]

Virtual reality surgery simulation is an emerging technology in surgeon training to train surgical motor skills in virtual environments. This technology reduces the need for training on patients, cadavers, and animals, and enables objective evaluation of the skill acquisition process in a systematic manner. Although this technology has attracted a great deal of interest in […]

The project being undertaken by the intern will be to develop a sustainability strategy/plan in the form of a report for the host organization’s Okpik Arctic Village. This report will be developed by the intern as they gain important and relevant information though consultations with related stakeholders, conducting environmental impact assessments (based on fuel consumption, […]

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in twin pregnancies. A variety of parameters, such as cervical length, maternal medical history, demographics, and obstetric characteristics all have been shown to affect the risk of PTB. However, the relationship is not obvious. Early prediction of PTB in these pregnancies can assist physicians in identifying […]

imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content. They have been recognized globally for their innovative programming and as the global centre for Indigenous media arts, known most prominently for the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival that takes place annually in October. As a subsector within the creative industries, the film industry […]

Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, […]

At Onova, we help large companies and institutions empower their employees to create new innovative products and solutions. We help set up a culture of innovation and impact, all while leverage design sprint methodologies and startup mindsets to do so. Additionally, as a business we, ourselves, create new startup solutions that drive positive impact in […]