This research aims to develop and utilize a virtual human evaluation model using the concept of dimensionality in XR interfaces. The phased goals to achieve the final goal are Research phase 1) Experimental design by designing virtual humans according to dimension levels in XR interfaces and deriving types of usage purposes, Research phase 2) Evaluation […]

There is a growing demand for training simulation programs using Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) in various industries such as nursing and construction worldwide due to safety and high cost issues. Additionally, the need for collaboration among workers within a country or across multiple countries for practical training and education is expanding in certain industries. However, there […]

Energy use in buildings is among the largest energy users, accounting for about 13% of the total energy use and over 12% of the total CO2 Omissions in 2020 in Canada. The buildings sector is viewed as one with the potential for significant CO2 emission reductions by transitioning from the current fossil fuelled energy systems […]

Automation of medical diagnosis/detection process is very important in terms of enhancing diagnostic accuracy, increasing throughput, reducing cost, and training new staff. Our current goal is to go from the proof of concept stage (automatic recognition and classification of human blood images) to a complete working optimized prototype and to start testing it in an […]

Propel Impact will be working with Mitacs interns across two universities to support social innovation and impact investing organizations in Canada.

Soil contaminated with organic and inorganic contaminants represents the largest waste stream in Alberta’s landfills. Electro-Kinetic Solutions Inc. (EKS) has developed the Electrokinetic Soil Treatment (EKST) Process to cost-effectively decontaminate soils onsite, instead of disposing them in a landfill. This innovative technology, based on the proven physics of electrokinetics, is effective even for fine-grained soils […]

Peritoneal adhesions are the leading cause of the postoperative bowel occlusions and are often associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. There is no successful treatment developed yet and adhesion re- operations are only a temporary solution. Thus, there is a strong unmet clinical need to develop novel therapies to help patients. We developed a […]

On June 1, 2021, Futures First Canada and FinML began a pilot collaborative project involving three Canadian universities by-way-of a MITACS Accelerate internship (IT25712) to jumpstart an initiative to use cutting edge techniques in machine learning, financial mathematics and AI for making predictions in financial markets. This goal is integral to the business operations of […]

The project involves enhancing and extending the in-house fluid flow solver using advanced mathematical and computing framework to be undertaken at the host university. The current in-house solver code can be efficiently applied to aerospace, marine and environmental flow problems. The collaboration with host university will result in a more advanced version of the code […]

The need for carbon reductions, and looming energy supply transformation has had and is having a profound impact on economy and marketplace, particularly in Calgary, Alberta, the heart of Innervision’s business and clientele. As such, Innervision has recognized the need to build a more robust, innovative, and competitive subsurface and environmental division. This is crucial […]

A Lumiio Project Management Intern is responsible for working with new and existing clients to understand their needs and provide guidance on registry development in association with the client success team. This intern will champion innovative operational strategies to improve the client success teams efficiency and ability to serve clients quickly and professionally.

Fledge is an educational technology intervention for preventative mental health that will be implemented in classrooms for children from kindergarten to grade 3 to target stress/anxiety, focus, and emotional regulation. In order to assess the effectiveness of this intervention, the proposed research project will evaluate mental health literacy/social emotional learning and application of skills by […]