Developing an online and e-commerce strategy to meet increased business demands requires a structured approach by focusing on enhancing customer experience, optimizing digital presence, and streamlining operations. By implementing an e-commerce strategy, we can drive sales, enhance brand loyalty, and successfully move our business from a 7-month seasonal business to 12 months of the year, […]

This project will be conducted in collaboration with Island Nature Trust (INT) to develop a user-friendly digital platform for volunteers in their Coastal Guardian and Conservation Guardian Programs. Currently, the organization faces an innovation challenge in coordinating and supporting a geographically dispersed network of volunteers, many of whom have limited technical experience. Also, existing processes […]

mRNA vaccine technologies came to the forefront of public health during the recent global pandemic and this technology also has great potential for other therapeutic approaches. These vaccine platforms require that the mRNA be encapsulated by fat molecules into structures called “lipid nanoparticles”, and the specific chemical formulations of the mRNA and fats determine the […]

Various methods have been developed to extract compounds from fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Subcritical and supercritical extractions are the most promising techniques with high output qualities and high cost efficiencies. Running the systems at different pressures and temperatures, the essential bi-product can be extracted from the natural compounds matrix. In addition to their effectiveness, the […]

The proposed research project aims to optimize the conditions for Carbon dioxide eXpanded Liquid Extraction (CXLE) which uses liquefied Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and ethanol as co-solvents for extraction of compounds from natural sources. Design alterations will be implemented to a Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) unit at the partner organization (BioFoodTech) to perform CXLE and further […]

Colostrum is the initial secretion from the mammary gland after parturition and it is a crucial source of immunity and nutrition for newborn calves. Because of the placental barrier to immunoglobulin transfer in ruminants, colostrum provides the neonate with immunoglobulins (mainly IgG) essential for passive immunity that plays a key role in the prevention of […]

Dams can be problematic for fishes, particularly those that migrate. In order to help fish move around dams, fisheries managers may construct fishways (aka “fish ladders”). However, these structures do not always function properly, often because they were built only to pass trout and salmon and are thus inappropriate for other species. This project aims […]

The necessity of cost-efficient and reliable wastewater treatment processes has increased in order to meet more stringent levels of environmental regulations, increased system reliability requirements and tightening operational budgets. To aid in meeting these operational goals, a strong market for low-cost, high-fidelity sensor technology that can relay real-time information to system operators on all aspects […]

Micro-chip implantation provides a reliable, cost effective and less painful method of reuniting the lost pets with their owners. However, the formation of tumors and inflammation at the micro-chip implant sites has been observed in companion animals as well as rats and mice. Therefore, there is an emerging need for alternative material to coat or […]

This research project aims to develop a novel treatment for diabetic foot ulcers. Individuals with diabetes (3.4 million Canadians) exhibit impaired healing of acute wounds, and 15% (~510,000) are estimated to develop chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). DFUs precede 84% of all diabetes related lower leg amputations. Typical DFU treatment is excising devitalised tissue […]

The necessity of cost-efficient and reliable wastewater treatment processes has increased in order to meet more stringent levels of environmental regulations, increased system reliability requirements and tightening operational budgets. To aid in meeting these operational goals, a strong market for low-cost, high-fidelity sensor technology that can relay real-time information to system operators on all aspects […]

Creatine is a supplement known to improve performance over repeated high intensity exercise, seen in most sports. Typical creatine supplementation involves ingesting large amounts of the supplement, leading to side effects of weight gain and GI distress. Delivra™has formulated a new way to supplement creatine through a topical cream applied to the legs, which can […]