Sales and Marketing Internship

Market research – Research North American and European cannabis industry / Bee and honey products and by-products (food products, lipbalms, topicals, etc.), identify price points, competitors, target consumers, consumer needs and preferences. Intern will gather as much information as possible from online sources as possible. Sales Approach – Identifying and contacting retailers (NL Cannabis, OCS, […]

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BSI – Fatima Yousafzai

This project aims to tackle the challenge of finding different ways Viva could optimize its existing work processes to generate maximum results, as well as innovating in the marketing domain. This requires the intern to observe technical insights such as user interaction and behaviour, as well as traffic across various virtual platforms. This understanding would […]

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FFUN – Scorecards

Take steps to address worker shortage by improving recruitment and retention rates. Focus on alignment of the competencies required for a role and those the employee/applicant possesses resulting in greater employee performance, satisfaction and overall retention. Work closely with operations to understand positions and develop scorecards.

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Accelerate Getting Research into Practice (A-GRIP)

There is a growing disconnect between the areas of focus in innovation research occurring at universities and the practical concerns, needs and direction of the animal production industry. Research has shown that ongoing communication and interaction between researchers and end-users is necessary, both before and during research, in order to ensure that research conducted is […]

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Accounting Internship

The purpose of this project is to ensure Breakaway remains at the forefront of technology utilization in the accounting industry. Our belief is that embracing the next generation of accountants and their unique experiences and perspective surrounding technology and communications will provide our firm with innovative strategies for the adoption and utilization of tools and […]

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Wellness @ Work, Stage 1

According to the HRPA “1 in 5 Canadians are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder and 68% who reported a mental health issue reported that their mental health has worsened since the pandemic.” In the private sector, depression alone causes an estimated 200 million workdays per year, or about $17-$44 billion in […]

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Efficacy of Compliance and Ethics Training using a Virtual Reality Interface

V-Train wishes to research and test how to best use virtual reality to improve outcomes in ethics and compliance training in the financial services industry. Current training methods such as eLearning and traditional classroom-based instruction have proven ineffective in information retention and improving behavioural outcomes. Key aspects of the project include: – Creating VR training […]

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Neuroptik Eye/Brain Concussion Diagnosis

The partner organization’s primary stakeholder, Dr. Behzad Mansouri is a domain expert in the field of clinical eye examinations and their relationship to brain health. Dr. Mansouri knows the applications that are necessary to provide those in remote areas with access to health care related to his field, but does not have the means to […]

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MateMachine BSI

The intern will help guide technology start up MateMachine with regards to their content strategy. This strategy will focus on the benefits of MateMachine to marginalized folks including LGTBQ+ and disabled persons. This technology will provide new ways for individuals to connect and share their feelings with one another.

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Business Development: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Equipment

Instruments for monitoring human metabolism (CPX) represent a distinct Qubit product line (VOCO) with markets within and external to our traditional academic markets. As well as being used for research and teaching purposes, the equipment could be used in gyms and sports clubs worldwide, providing scientifically accurate data concerning personal fitness related to metabolic rate. […]

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Market Analysis and Launch of Diagnostic and Prognostic Health Monitoring Sensors in the Aviation and Industrial Markets

Shimco has invested significant resources to develop a proprietary smart shim (“IntelliShimTM). IntelliShim utilizes a self-powering nano material to which sensors may be affixed for use in Diagnostic, Prognostic & Health Management aerospace (DPHM) and industrial applications. This technology would allow sensors to be affixed to any mechanical structure locations on which a shim is […]

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