LOOLOO BOX Inc. BSI

Looloo box Inc. does digital marketing and makes video commercials for a global social network and dating startup named MateMachine. During COVID-19, planning marketing events or shooting commercial videos in public was more challenging than before due to safety reasons related to covid. There are many competitors in our space, and there is a need […]

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Silicon photonics-based biosensor for multiplex detection

Our goal is to research, develop and commercialize an advanced biosensor that detects many different pathogen infections and immunity for diseases such as COVID-19. We are using a new sensor technology realized with semiconductor manufacturing technology (silicon photonics) and integrated optics and electronics. Our hope is that our sensors can provide answers to individuals, to […]

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The potential to co-process biogenic feedstocks in commercial oil refineries

To decarbonise, the participation of the oil industry is key. Rather than process crude oils, refineries are able to co-process biogenic feedstocks alongside their fossil fuel to reduce the carbon intensities of the fuels they produced. Our project will evaluate what’s the impact of adding these biogenic feedstocks to the existing refining units by long […]

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Machine Learning for Ocean Data – Ocean Allies Project

MarineLabs provides super high resolution real-time wind, wave, and other data for marine safety and climate resilience by operating a North America wide fleet of compact, rugged, self-powered, marine IoT. With vast data accessible on the CoastAware cloud, MarineLabs is pursuing a number of Machine Learning opportunities. The MarineLabs MITACS internship is aimed to power-up […]

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ERP Systems Coordinator

As an intern at Reliance Foundry, I am tasked with the following key duties: Coordinate and work with our network of Netsuite and Excel contractors to detail and execute on development projects. Coordinate and work with department stakeholders on improved reporting. Coordinate and work with department stakeholders on improved algorithms related to Inventory, Forecasting, Bin […]

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Ocean Allies 7

The Ocean Allies project has a total value of more than $420,000 where the Ocean Supercluster will provide $250,000 with the balance of funding coming from project partners. Led by Pisces Research Project Management Inc together with partners Upswing Solutions, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Assembly of First Nations, BioNB, Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship […]

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Active children today, healthy adults tomorrow: Getting serious about physical activity and physical literacy in our schools

As the intern, I will be taking on specific components of this evaluation as my own research contribution. These select components form the research project for which we are seeking Mitacs funding. Specifically, this research project, as a component of the overarching evaluation, will examine: 1) the role, bringing together their perspectives on implementation facilitators, […]

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Exploring the Potential of Convalescent Plasma Therapy as an Intervention in the Pandemic Response

Convalescent plasma–used for over a century as the first treatment option in outbreaks caused by novel pathogens. The therapy involves transfusion of blood plasma from recovered donors, which contains antibodies, that can prevent or treat infection in recipients. Convalescent plasa therapy has been observed empirically or in small studies to confer passive immunity to susceptible […]

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DECAP – Summer 2021

This project intends to achieve the following goals: actualize logistics and manufacturing pipeline for 3D-printing and plastics manufacturing for DECAP devices, finalize agreements with manufacturers to produce the device in Canada, bring it to market in North America and begin organizing B2B sales, complete Health Canada certifications/regulations, finalize agreements with distributors, and assist with beta-testing […]

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Project Manager Intern

I am anticipated to be working in the marketing and product development of the Athlete Character Evaluator which is a question-based test that through the use of behavioural and psychological analytics gives an understanding of the athlete’s mental makeup based on 25 different personality ranges. The test is based upon the premise that athletes that […]

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Virtual Events Engagement

Following the COVID-19 pandemic that adversely affected the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, this research project involves innovative means of communication; engagement; solicitation of members, grants, and government aids amongst other initiatives. It will help increase the financial sustainability of the Chamber, strengthen connections to the community, bring local businesses back to shape, and consequently help […]

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Intelligent Scaleable Contest Platform

The proposed research is to investigate and prototype an intelligent architecture for the MemeLabs contest platform that will support advanced features such as multi-layer access control, scaleable design, and to explore innovative mechanisms such as generation and embedding a watermark in shared media of both photo and video. The project is important in the company’s […]

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