In Canada, greenhouse operations heavily rely on fossil fuels. This research proposes designing an optimized pilot simulated rooftop greenhouse, showcasing the feasibility of a combined solar photovoltaic (PV)–heat pump (HP) energy system for Canadian weather conditions. Key innovations include open-source models for Canadian greenhouse heating/cooling loads, the integrated PV-HP system, and the use of open-source […]

Cette recherche doctorale examine le rôle de la communication interne dans la croissance socio-économique pérenne des startups (Fintech) en Afrique de l’Ouest (Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire et Nigeria). S’appuyant sur l’approche constitutive de la communication, elle scrute comment la communication interne (dés)organise les dynamiques internes des startups et leur croissance. Positionnant la startup comme une […]

This project will help an intern develop Lumos, a made-in-Canada light therapy glasses venture that aims to improve sleep and alertness. With support from the Lab2Market program, the intern will gain practical experience in identifying target users, developing a go-to-market strategy, and collecting early product feedback. Lab2Market will provide mentorship, training, and access to a […]

Forensic analysis of biological evidence typically takes weeks, sometimes years. Through years of research, we have developed tools that can automate the workflow in a forensic lab, enabling processing complex samples such as sexual assault evidence in 4 hours. BioRush enables forensic labs to treat all cases as rush cases. BioRush integrates and automates all […]

Contemporary machine learning has been very successfully applied to processing static images and words in consumer applications, resulting in billions of dollars in recent acquisitions of machine learning companies by Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and Google. However, applications to dynamic information (e.g. movies, controlling robotics) has been less well-developed. In this project, will develop and apply […]

This project, in partnership with The County Foundation (TFC), supports the work of the Community Benefits Network (CBN), a coalition of 23 local organizations working to ensure that new development in Prince Edward County delivers lasting, positive outcomes for the community. With major public and private development projects on the horizon—including housing developments, a new […]

This project will support the development and validation of a novel vibration energy harvester (VEH) with resonant frequency tuning. VEHs convert mechanical vibrations into electrical energy and can be used to power wireless sensor network (WSN) nodes for machine condition monitoring in manufacturing and processing. Conventional VEHs are resonant devices with inherently narrow bandwidths, making […]

The Centre for Local Innovation & Collaboration (CLIC) project will team up with small businesses from Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise Centre. Interns from OCAD University’s Strategic Foresight and Innovation (SFI) Master of Design program will (through research) help these businesses with their innovation challenges using various methods like human-centered design, futures thinking, and strategic […]

We are developing DePerio, a fast, non-invasive test that uses saliva and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of gum disease. Traditional dental methods are slow and only find problems after damage has occurred. Our solution uses a small chip and smart software to analyze immune cells in saliva, giving results in seconds. This tool […]

The proposed project focuses on developing and commercializing a novel method called Compressible Flow Exfoliation (CFE) for producing high-quality 2D materials like graphene and boron nitride. Traditional production methods are expensive, inefficient, and environmentally harmful, limiting their widespread use in industries such as electronics, energy storage, and composites. The CFE method offers a scalable, cost-effective, […]

Over 30% of deaths globally are reported to be caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), making CVDs recognized as one of the leading causes of death annually by the World Health Organization.1 The high prevalence of CVD, in combination with the demographic shift towards an ageing population with high incidence of chronic diseases, make CVD a […]

This project will help evaluate the market for ComfiDam, a breathable rubber dam that makes dental procedures safer and more comfortable for patients. Rubber dams are considered mandatory for root canal procedures, which are performed over 15 million times each year in the United States, essential for infection control and patient safety. However, their adoption […]