Understanding Barriers to AI Adoption in Canada Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, yet Canada faces significant barriers to widespread adoption. This C.D. Howe Institute policy paper will examine the current state of AI adoption in Canada, assess its economic, social, and productivity implications, and identify key challenges hindering broader implementation. These challenges include […]

The dramatic growth of the Internet has enhanced access to information, fostering seamless communication and promoting effective collaboration. Unfortunately, advanced network traffic control and monitoring systems have empowered state-level actors to deploy large-scale surveillance and censorship mechanisms that track people’s Internet activities or limit their ability to freely access and publish information. Recently, multiple initiatives […]

The transition to electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, particularly school buses, presents a significant opportunity for sustainable transportation. School buses are ideal candidates for electrification due to their predictable daily routes and manageable travel distances. However, establishing the necessary charging infrastructure and charging schedule at bus depots is a major barrier to this transition. Installing […]

The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) is exploring innovative ways to leverage its vast research data holdings to generate value and advance its missions. While this data holds significant potential value for external stakeholders across healthcare, academia, and industry, the organization currently lacks a strategy for ethical and sustainable monetization. The innovative challenge at hand is […]

In my role as a summer growth strategy intern, I will be directly assisting the CEO and co-founder of the firm in her duties. Proxure is currently in the process of raising their pre-seed funding round; I will be working to enhance and simplify this process to ensure all goals are met in a timely […]

Since our company was founded, IndigenousTech.ai Corporation (IndigenousTech.ai) has focused on improving the quality of life for Indigenous peoples living on reserve. To advance economic development, self-determination, and reconciliation of Indigenous communities in Canada, our company offers financial literacy training, housing reviews, credit projects, implementations of new technologies for remote communities, professional skills, and mentorship […]

Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is leading a Black Needs Assessment Study to identify service gaps, barriers, and opportunities for Black families in Cambridge and across Waterloo Region. As the only Black-led nonprofit service provider in Cambridge, Rhythm & Blues Cambridge is committed to expanding culturally affirming programs, strengthening community partnerships, and advocating for equitable access […]

Boson AI is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI research, specializing in large language models for interaction and entertainment. The company focuses on developing innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance human-computer interaction, particularly in speech and language processing. One major challenge Boson AI aims to address through this project is improving AI’s ability to detect subtle emotional […]

Boson AI specializes in AI-driven simulation and optimization, focusing on multi-modal learning, generative modeling, and structured state-space architectures. The company develops AI models that integrate text, audio, and structured signals to enable high-fidelity simulation and synthesis across domains like speech processing, acoustics, and human-AI interaction. Through this project, Boson AI aims to address key challenges […]

Our project aims to transform realtor communications by introducing an AI-powered voice cloning voicemail application that delivers personalized messages at high speed. Using advanced voice synthesis technology, the system replicates each agent’s unique tone, enabling them to reach out quickly and efficiently. This rapid outreach is particularly beneficial during busy, high-traffic events, ensuring clients feel […]

Our project aims to streamline vendor coordination in real estate by embedding AI-powered scheduling and payment automation into a task-based workflow system, similar to Monday.com. As agents move through their listing tasks—such as booking photography or staging—the system will intelligently schedule the right vendor at the optimal time and automatically process payment, without manual intervention. […]

Couth Studios is a fashion-tech startup that leverages AI-driven design and community-driven voting to create unique, sustainable fashion pieces. The brand operates at the intersection of fashion, technology, and sustainability, redefining traditional design processes by integrating data-driven insights and consumer engagement into product development. Couth Studios is in the early stages of brand development and […]