The proposal of a comprehensive solution to creating a price-competitive berry production solution to alleviate Canada’s food vulnerability is impossible without a complete understanding of the business case model. Argus is in a unique position to leverage its relationship with the growers in the market, as well as its vast experience to provide a view […]

Our solution provides modular floating solar array units that aggregate into a scalable platform with energy generation capacities between 50kWh/day (0.35MWh/week) and 0.5MWh/day(3.5MWh/week), similar and compatible with the current energy needs of small and medium-size indigenous coastal communities.

We are hoping to explore the market potential and customer base for the Antifouling and Anti-corrosive Marine Coating. There is a need for durable antifouling and anti-corrosive coating for marine applications which are made within Canada (doesn’t have supply chain issue), could be easily scale-up in production and industrial application, are economically viable, confirms to […]

Marine data is vital for protecting fisheries, understanding climate change’s impact, and supporting ocean industry. However, collecting data is costly, challenging, and time-consuming. Renewable energy powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer a promising solution for marine data collection due to their maneuverability, sensor payload, and ease of use. Yet, uncertain environmental factors lead to intermittent […]

In Canada today, more than 80% of stroke survivors face the enduring challenge of long-term functional disability, significantly impacting their quality of life. The integration of brain stimulation with post-stroke rehabilitation holds great promise as an intervention. A key factor contributing to this variability is the exclusive targeting of the primary motor cortex, overlooking the […]

The requested Mitacs-Accelerate Internship application will support Dr. Yishan Liu (as an intern) and Dr. Yonghao Ni (as supervisor) of the University of New Brunswick and Neucel Specialty Cellulose. The overall objectives of the project are: 1) to improve the quality of dissolving pulps; 2) to decrease the manufacturing costs by using low-cost wood material. […]

This project will deliver year-round pesticide-free berries in energy efficient, carbon-neutral Smart Greenhouses, replacing imports with their superior quality and price point. Local berries will be available across Canada, year-round, close to home, with a low carbon footprint. Canadian consumers will have the opportunity to explore new berry varieties with superior flavour and health benefits […]

The dye and pigment industry continues to be identified as one of the biggest pollutive and toxic industries. Textile dying is the second largest water polluter and produces 20% of the world’s wastewater using almost a million tons of synthetic dyes annually. Because many of the dyes and chemicals used in this industry can cause […]

Disturbance by boats to marine mammals, including strikes and noise, comprise the most frequent human-caused threats to marine mammals, having significant impacts on individuals, populations, and boater safety. The proposed project aims to observe boater behaviour and assess how local regulations and guidelines are used in a region with high boater and marine mammal activity. […]

Communication skills are among the most valuable abilities managers bring to their roles. Strong communication skills are essential for workplace productivity, safety, teamwork, and employee engagement. However, research shows many managers struggle to communicate effectively. This project will assess which communication skills are important to employers, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) staff and students […]

Elemental Sulphur (So) is a natural crop input commonly used in organic farming. It can be used to fertilize soil, make soils more acidic or control pathogens. These multiple uses make So a unique organic input that can improve growth conditions for crops. The effect of So on soil microbes is largely unknown, despite the […]

The mandate of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness is to end homelessness in the Capital Region by 2018. Significant progress has been made, 162 units of supportive and 129 units of affordable housing have been built since 2009, yet homelessness remains a significant problem in Victoria, BC (Pauly et al., 2013). There continues […]