Diabetic foot ulcers are a major complication of diabetes, often leading to serious infections and even limb amputations. These chronic wounds heal poorly due to prolonged inflammation, oxidative stress, and tissue damage. This project aims to develop an advanced wound dressing that combines natural and synthetic materials with innovative nanotechnology to improve healing outcomes. The […]

Fluxscopic Ltd. is an independent video game studio currently developing its new game, “Ammonite”. Their work is important in pushing the boundaries of interactive story telling and experimental mechanics. The game centers around an avatar navigating a puzzle-based world, where players interact with objects that respond dynamically through audiovisual and tactile cues. The internship will […]

Hospital-associated disability (HAD) occurs when patients are admitted to the hospital for acute treatment, but experience an extended stay resulting in reduced functional independence (1,2). Approximately one third of older adults will become disabled as an unintended consequence of hospital admission, resulting in a significantly increased risk of being institutionalized after discharge (1–4). Frail older […]

This project will train the intern in using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision to improve aircraft tracking in airports. Specifically, the intern will work on automating the measurement of the Runway Occupancy Time (ROT) in aircraft, reducing the need for manual tracking and increasing accuracy. The project involves designing a multi-camera system to track […]

Our project is about creating a truly usable bone glue that can safely and effectively bond to bone while naturally breaking down in the body. Right now, our bone cement doesn’t adhere well enough on its own, so we’re adding special additives to improve its adhesive properties and make it more reliable for medical use. […]

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is seeking two Mitacs interns to support the organization in two of its ongoing research projects that are focused on leading-edge technologies: (1) advancing regional knowledge and cooperation on technology-related policy issues, including artificial intelligence (AI); and (2) investigating ‘emerging issues’ that will help define cooperation between […]

This project focuses on developing smart materials that can move or change shape in response to light and magnetic fields with the synthesis of Thiolacrylate-Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCE) with the incorporation of superparamagnetic or ferromagnetic particles. These materials, called liquid crystal elastomers, have potential applications in soft robots, which are flexible machines that can be […]

For a long time, scientists have been trying to unify the theory of gravitation with quantum physics. Quantized gravity is necessary to correctly describe phenomena where huge masses combine with tiny dimensions such as at the big bang or in black holes. The latter can be observed and thus can serve as an ideal testbed […]

KidsAbility is the leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation in Waterloo and Wellington, supporting 17,000 children each year. Rising demand and a shortage of trained clinicians have made it difficult to keep up, leading to longer wait times for families in need. KidsAbility is exploring the use of group therapy in their Speech Language Therapy (SLT) […]

Lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional theoretical specific capacity of approximately 3,590 mAh/g at room temperature—nearly ten times that of conventional graphite anodes (~372 mAh/g). However, the practical application of silicon anodes faces challenges such as significant volume expansion during lithiation, solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation, and capacity fading […]

softwareQ develops open-source software tools for quantum computing, focusing on fault-tolerant architectures and distributed quantum systems. The organization collaborates with companies like nuQuantum, a hardware company building quantum interconnects for distributed quantum networks. A key challenge for softwareQ is bridging the gap between theoretical proposals (e.g., semi-hyperbolic Floquet codes) and real-world hardware constraints from platforms […]

This project focuses on developing innovative, biocompatible microrobots for targeted drug delivery, particularly in cancer treatment. By integrating smart hydrogels with magneto-active properties, these tiny robots can navigate the body and deliver highly precise chemotherapy drugs, reducing side effects and improving patient outcomes. Advanced 3D microfabrication techniques, such as two-photon lithography and digital light processing, […]