The subproject focuses on the intersection of cultural policy and responsible AI development. The problem of data bias and automated recommendation are two known problems in cultural industries and AI development relevant to the Discoverability project. The project seeks to develop alternative forms of algorithmic recommendation that differ from the de facto emphasis on personalization. […]

Rogers Communications, with around 8,000 cell towers in Canada, faces challenges in manual inspections, which are slow and risky. In collaboration with Rogers, our research team is developing a cutting-edge solution: small drones enhanced with 5G and AI technology. This approach aims to revolutionize tower inspections by providing faster, more accurate, and safer methods. The […]

Access to specialist care, especially in rural and remote locations, is a growing challenge in Alberta. Patients with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, and macular edema must travel to large urban centres for assessment by retinal specialist ophthalmologists. Assessment typically requires OCT imaging, which is now broadly available through optometrist offices across the […]

Upgraded uses software to help software, hardware, and venture-backed startups find and claim tax credits, grants, financing, technology savings & other hard-to-see opportunities. Upgraded aims to streamline marketing processes using artificial intelligence (AI) to provide insights and streamline content creation. The core focus is ensuring that the content we generate is not generic but highly […]

Upgraded uses software to help software, hardware, and venture-backed startups find and claim tax credits, grants, financing, technology savings & other hard-to-see opportunities. We’ve indexed thousands of savings opportunities to algorithmically recommend savings where they couldn’t find them before. Upgraded aims to streamline client fulfillment processes using artificial intelligence (AI) to provide insights as well […]

It’s generally well-accepted that some technical teams are more agile than others in their market. These traits are often associated with startups, and statements like “Startups move faster” are rarely challenged. We would like to observe these organizations in their natural habitat, collect data across a wide range of activities, and find correlations between these […]

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Our state-of-the-art online reservation software (Activebooker) is tailored specifically for entertainment businesses, including axe-throwing venues, indoor golf facilities, bowling alleys, pickleball venues and more. Our software aims to revolutionize the booking process for these unique entertainment experiences by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to streamline operations, increase business revenue, and enhance customer satisfaction. […]

NexaDeeds, in collaboration with Concordia University interns, is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to develop NetGreener, an AI tool designed to monitor and manage the carbon emissions associated with computational tasks in machine learning. By analyzing the complexity of AI models and providing actionable insights, NetGreener aims to strike a balance between efficient AI operations […]

DeedDex is set to redefine the landscape of document handling. Using cutting-edge AI and machine learning, this innovative tool will transform how both individuals and businesses organize, access, and interpret their vast document repositories. Through valuable collaborations with prominent institutions, the project aims to hone DeedDex’s capabilities, ensuring fast, accurate, and intuitive document retrieval and […]

Wireless technologies offer new opportunities in the field of telecommunications and computer networks. Wireless sensor networks are a new technology that has emerged after the great technological progress in the development of smart sensors and powerful processors. The city of Trois-Rivieres is currently in the heart of a project to develop a smart public lighting […]

This project focuses on assessing the commercialization viability of Rogers Communications’ investments in 5G technology, with a specific focus on connected robotics, smart healthcare, and climate management. The project aims to support ongoing innovation projects in partnership with the University of Waterloo by evaluating their commercialization potential through qualitative research. The project will benefit Rogers […]