Through this project, interns will support organizations and initiatives advancing climate finance and social entrepreneurship in the Victoria and British Columbia ecosystem.

In Canada’s remote and weather-challenged regions, inspecting critical infrastructure like bridges or monitoring agricultural sites such as vertical farms often involves costly, dangerous, and infrequent field visits. This project explores whether there is a commercial market for a new platform that enables engineers to perform these inspections remotely, using virtual reality (VR), autonomous drones, and […]

The project focuses on creating a new software tool that combines multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods with BIM, a 3D digital modeling system used in construction. This tool will assist architects, engineers, and builders in selecting materials and elements by evaluating multiple criteria, such as cost, durability, and their environmental impact. By addressing challenges like too […]

Bioinformatics is fundamental to modern medicine, driving breakthroughs in cancer, pandemics, and disease understanding, however, while demand for this field continues to grow, its workforce still does not reflect the people it serves. Fewer than 20% of bioinformaticians are women, and less than 5.7% are Black [1]. This homogeneity reflects and perpetuates systemic biases across […]

The NutraMate project aims to revolutionize prescription management in pharmacies by implementing an AI-driven automation system that replaces traditional manual processes. Our cutting-edge technology will significantly reduce the documentation and data entry time while also having high accuracy and improving patient safety through advanced verification processes. Our product is seamlessly integrated into existing pharmacy workflows […]

This project aims to help older adults and people with neurological conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease stay independent longer by developing a tablet-based digital therapeutic tool called SynapPlay. The platform combines physical and cognitive tasks with real-time feedback to improve balance, thinking skills, and motor control, all from the comfort of home. Through […]

Healthcare workers face increasing challenges in protecting themselves from injuries caused by physically demanding tasks. One of the most injury-prone activities is repositioning patients in bed, such as sliding them up or down the mattress or turning them onto their side for sling placement and backside care. These tasks often require significant manual effort and […]

The goal of this research is to employ protein derived from canola meal, a readily accessible agricultural byproduct generated in Canada, to create a biodegradable, non-toxic adhesive. This breakthrough contributes to Canada’s agriculture sector, lowers environmental and health concerns in the wood production industry, and promotes the country’s green economy goals by eliminating synthetic, petroleum […]

The project background for JOYfuel stems from the pervasive issue of current social media platforms, whose default algorithms often prioritize engagement over user well-being, leading to passive consumption, digital distraction, and a significant ‘time tax’ on individuals’ productivity and mental health. Laroye AI’s core business idea is JOYfuel, an AI-powered mobile application that provides a […]

We are developing a next-generation cybersecurity tool that uses large language models (LLMs), a form of generative AI, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) detect hidden weaknesses in their systems before they can be exploited. Unlike traditional tools that rely on fixed rules and often flood users with too many alerts, our platform understands […]

Minerva Analytics Inc. is a technology startup focused on automating manual and repetitive processes in research laboratories. The goal is to free scientists from routine tasks so they can concentrate on complex analysis and innovation. Through AI-powered software tools, Minerva transforms traditional lab workflows—often reliant on manual data entry, disconnected spreadsheets, and inefficient communication—into streamlined, […]

This project aims to strategically grow Road Ally, a new mobile app that connects drivers facing roadside emergencies with nearby helpers, offering a faster and community-based alternative to traditional services. The intern will conduct market research and develop data-driven strategies to attract more users and helpers, and explore new ways for the app to generate […]