RetinaLogik Biotech Inc. is a social enterprise based out of Calgary, Alberta. We believe everyone deserves access to quality vision care: With RetinaLogik software, life-changing eye exams can be delivered on intelligent and portable devices at a fraction of the cost. As we approach the beginning of our clinical trials, we see this as excellent […]

Bridging Knowledge Gaps for SMEs to Thrive in the Next Normal Economy Hiring and developing skilled workforce talent is a major challenge faced by all companies. However, this challenge is amplified when companies receive a high volume of applicants – particularly where the company is a labor-intensive business, or growing quickly, and or facing high […]

Headwaters OHT and the Professional Practice Centre for Health Systems at the University of Waterloo will work together to produce the Harmonized Information Management Plan (HIMP). The essential first step is to understand the digital environment including digital asset (information systems), data sources and data flows among the partner agencies. This information will enable us […]

This project will help 3D Planeta train interns to help towards novel product development. Through this project, all the interns will be engaged to take on specific tasks that will help build on the work 3D Planeta’s team has been developing. This work will help 3D Planeta to advance it’s 3D offerings from the advanced […]

Diagnosis of glaucoma during the early stages is critical to prevent permanent structural damage and irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is typically detected through an examination of structural damage to the optic nerve combined with measurements of visual function. This research project aims to focus on the development of an enhanced graphical user interface to perform, […]

Planet Hatch is an acceleration centre located in Fredericton, that helps entrepreneurs and startups grow into well-positioned, internationally competitive businesses through programs, funding, mentorship, coaching, facilities and events. The Planet Hatch Sales Accelerator program is the first sector-agnostic sales acceleration program in Atlantic Canada. The program helps startups build their sales pipeline, develop skills to […]

Destination Vancouver (DVAN) is seeking to investigate meetings and conventions impacts and understand their changes given the pandemic-induced increase of hybrid and online meetings. DVAN has sought the technical expertise of academic supervisors at Capilano University’s Centre for Tourism Research and Extension Services’ (CTRES) in understanding these impacts, especially for repeat and one-time international conferences […]

SIA is enlisting the support of a Mitacs intern to develop a Social Innovation Consulting Group (SICG) – a new initiative within the SIA umbrella. SIA is looking to expand its programs to include longer-term consulting engagements in partnership with a post-secondary institution in Canada. While the Social Innovation Fellowship currently offers 8-week projects, there […]

The objective of this research is to examine factors that promote job seekers’ engagement and success in their job search. Logistical characteristics of work (e.g., geographical location, hours, salary) are important, but a multitude of other psychological work factors (e.g., individual differences in work values, preferred job characteristics, personality) can influence a job seeker’s intent […]

L’objectif du projet de stage est de développer des outils afin d’identifier le profil de personnes désirant travailler dans les régions nordiques ainsi que les meilleures stratégies de recrutement pour les rejoindre. Pour ce faire, le stagiaire devra tout d’abord identifier les réseaux et les bassins de recrutement optimaux où l’on peut trouver de la […]

This work will support University of Alberta’s “IP and Commercialization Policy and Processes Review and Recommendations Committee”, responsible for creating a new IP and commercialization framework that supports innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Alberta. The work of this Committee will be transformational for the U of A, and will define its innovation and […]

2.2 billion people live with vision impairment: Over 1 billion are preventable or treatable. Even though the majority of cases are in Developing Countries, 75% of vision loss in Canada is preventable and 1 out of 5 Canadians are at risk of vision loss. Our emerging crisis of preventable blindness costs the Canadian government almost […]