This project will investigate the usability and feasibility of implementing physiological monitoring approaches to Bruce Power heat-stress management program. The project will involve personnel working in hot environments at Bruce Power conducting work as per normal in addition to peer monitoring using perceptual measures (ratings of perceived exertion and thermal sensation), and wearing a physiological […]

The Energy potential of water has been successfully harnessed to produce electricity since the late 19th century. In 2018, hydropower production accounts for approximately 61 % of the total electricity produced in Canada. To exploit this source of energy, water is stored in dams and is strategically used based on hydrological cycles. Over the years, […]

Penrose Partners is a blockchain startup firm that provides transactional, educational, and corporate consulting/material production services to businesses, institutional investors, and disruptive tech companies in the blockchain space. We are the trusted advisor that bridges the gap between businesses with great ideas, and blockchain adoption. In June 2021, Penrose Partners launched the i3 Incubator program […]

Discoverability is the degree to which a piece of content or information can be found in a search of a file, database, or other information system. The term aptly identified the fundamental challenge of making original screen media content, e.g., a TV show, film, or web series, stand out in a content abundant world. As […]

Replica Analytics provides technology for generating synthetic data. This data is generated from real data. Although it shares statistical properties with real data, it is not real data. Replica Synthesis is Replica Analytics’ flagship product that generates synthetic data. The intern will carry out a case study by identifying real data to generate synthetic data, […]

Taal Innovation Advisors Inc. (“Taal”) is an innovation firm focused on business, and technical consulting, and go-to-market execution for SME sized innovative businesses. Its clients primarily include small startups that have or are receiving their first few rounds of funding and looking to enter the market. Taal currently has experienced professionals that work and operate […]

The industrial partner, Mission Control Space Services (MCSS), is a participant in an upcoming mission to launch a rover to the moon. In this project, Western students will assist MCSS by developing algorithms using techniques from deep learning to support the lunar mission. The interns will have two primary responsibilities. One intern will develop a […]

With the recent geopolitical frictions between Canada and China impacting businesses, there have been discussions about reducing the trade an investment between the two markets. However, China-related interactions generated more than $55 billion of cumulative GDP in 2018, and as of 2020, Statistics Canada demonstrated that there was $31.7 billion in trade (2) between the […]

In this application, we are requesting funds to assist the non-profit organization, SARE Centre, in developing a strategy for scaling up the implementation of a new sexual assault resistance program for teen girls. A-EAAA (Adolescent EAAA) is based on Dr. Charlene Senn’s Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) sexual assault resistance program, the only program available […]

Debican is a Canadian startup with the mission of preparing youth for their future financial life through real-life experience through their digital city App for youth where they will be able to learn money management. Under parental control, Debican will give youth their own debit cards to shop in the Debican city marketplace and will […]

The following project will be concentrated on developing an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte. The proposed project will consist of reviewing background reports and documents as well as the current Economic Development Strategic Plan to determine what progress has been made in the strategies, goals and actions that were outlined […]

Microplastics cause severe environmental issues, damage to ecosystems and harm animal and human health. This project aims to develop low-cost and/or portable microplastic detection platforms. In the proposed project, a particle focusing microfluidic device will be developed and integrated with the Raman spectroscopy equipment at industry partner site to maximize the light scattering effect and […]