(1) Activities of partner: Moonrise Medical is developing an AI-enabled ultrasound-based device to evaluate flow hemodynamics in the peripheral vascular system. They are targeting peripheral artery disease [1] and diabetic foot ulcers [2] to promote improved wound healing and prevent amputations. (2) Challenges the partner aims to solve: The main challenge being addressed is how […]

Docugami is a document engineering company registered in British Columbia that transforms how businesses create and execute critical business documents. Leveraging breakthrough Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) Docugami enhances productivity, compliance, and insight across industries such as finance, law, and business operations. This project addresses a key challenge or objective for […]

This community based participatory research project will seek to understand the motivational, capability, and opportunity factors that enable SMEs to hire people with disabilities, and to investigate what kinds of messaging strategies are effective in encouraging employers to develop their capacity for disability inclusive hiring. The project will be conducted in collaboration with the Canadian […]

This project involves partnering with a medical device company focused on supporting older adults with heart failure through an innovative self-management software. Key activities include developing comprehensive documentation to support the company’s quality management system, contributing to a usability study to evaluate the software’s real-world impact, and refining the design to ensure it meets both […]

This project, a collaboration between 3Tenets Consulting Inc. and Dr. Wenjing Zhang from the University of Guelph, seeks to address emerging security and privacy vulnerabilities associated with the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprise environments. The initiative will focus on developing a prototype Privacy Leakage Assessment (PLA) Toolkit to evaluate and mitigate risks […]

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is an emerging service that enables users to plan, reserve, and pay for different on-demand and shared mobility services through an integrated platform. MaaS is relatively more advanced and widespread in European countries than in North America. In parts of Europe, shared mobility services can also be found in mobility hubs (dedicated on-street […]

This project aims to develop a robust foundation model designed explicitly for financial time series representation learning. The core of this approach is an autoencoder framework capable of capturing multi-modal relationships in financial data. Once trained, the encoder will be deployed as a general-purpose model for various downstream financial tasks, including predictive analytics and asset […]

This project focuses on developing innovative, biocompatible microrobots for targeted drug delivery, particularly in cancer treatment. By integrating smart hydrogels with magneto-active properties, these tiny robots can navigate the body and deliver highly precise chemotherapy drugs, reducing side effects and improving patient outcomes. Advanced 3D microfabrication techniques, such as two-photon lithography and digital light processing, […]

AMD is a leading innovator in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies, focusing on gaming, immersive platforms, and data center solutions. The company develops cutting-edge hardware and software solutions to enhance computing performance across various applications, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and edge computing. AMD is seeking to apply advances in AI and […]

Substantial research has been implemented to delineate the efficacy, mechanism of action and identification of the medicinal components of natural extracts for clinical use, especially in the field of cancer. This project is aimed at identifying all biologically active components of dandelion root extract (DRE), a natural health product (NHP) that has shown potential as […]

This project’s goals include optimizing and documenting the development of zwitterionic hydrogels that will be used as injectable hydrogels to substitute current hyaluronic acid-based viscosupplements to treat osteoarthritis. During this internship, the intern will be able to work on the synthesis, characterization, purification, and packaging of zwitterionic hydrogels and document these protocols by establishing standard […]

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 […]