Innovative Projects Realized

The Pîsim Collective – Ispiciwin Project

The Ispiciwin Project (I???????, the Project) is an outreach and awareness project that explores the way in which we travel in our modern age to promote the progressive transition our society is making towards zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Ispiciwin (I???????), in nêhiyawêwin, means to travel, and this Project focuses on the journey we are taking as a society towards more sustainable and affordable transportation solutions. The Project, at its core, is a public and industry education undertaking that seeks to promote knowledge around ZEVs and their adoption. This challenge will be addressed head on through the deliverables that form the main structure of Project.

The Project will be built on three (3) main deliverables structured in the form of outreach and awareness (O&A) initiatives. These O&A initiatives involve the development and publishing of informative and educational content through web and social media platforms (including written content and various multimedia), the development and delivery of an industry-based awareness and research program, and the development and delivery of a test drive partner program.

The Project requires input from a diverse set of experts because the issues at the heart of sustainability and new technology adoption are multi-faceted and interconnected. Each field—sustainability, business, marketing, and education—brings essential perspectives and tools to the table, which can increase the project’s effectiveness and impact. The Project is seeking interested candidates to assist with the development and delivery of industry outreach and research, program management, and web and social media content management. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in a variety of professional disciplines, excellent networking opportunities, and collaboration with a group of exceptional multi-disciplinary specialists.

Développement d’appareils de transfert robotisés multi-fonctions

Avec le vieillissement de la population, le personnel en soin de santé est de plus en plus demandé pour s’occuper
des patients. Un aspect important des soins est la mobilité des patients. La mobilité peut être séparée en deux
catégories, soit le transfert de patient qui permet d’amener le patient d’un endroit à un autre, et la réadaptation qui
permet à un patient de rester actif en ayant une assistance pour faire certaines tâches physiques comme la marche,
la verticalisation et s’accroupir. Présentement, pour remplir les deux tâches de mobilité aux patients, différents
appareils doivent être utilisés. Un équipement permettant à la fois le transfert de patients et la réadaptation
permettrait de simplifier le travail des préposés et d’apporter plus de mobilité aux patients, et donc d’améliorer la
qualité des soins. L’objectif du projet est d’approfondir et d’intégrer de nouvelles technologies de motorisation dans
les futures générations de produits Arjo afin d’augmenter leurs fonctionnalités.

CliniSonix Technology Development

1. Our primary mandate at API is to advance basic research and innovation to commercialization by providing access to world-class industry expertise, services, and infrastructure. Our activities focuses on engaging and supporting drug discovery and development initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving innovation and commercialization through collaborative research and clinical studies.
2. The project will address specific challenges including development of improved 3D ultrasound technology. It aims to reduce development timelines by leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and intern support while addressing talent gaps through hands-on training.
3.This social and economic benefit of the project is vast. Specifically, it will accelerate innovative ultrasound system development, reduces costs, enhances patient outcomes, and strengthens market leadership. It will also address workforce gaps by training skilled interns, boosting talent pipelines. These benefits drive sustainable growth, improve healthcare, and position our client as a leader in advanced ultrasound technology

Orange Orange Technologies Ltd

Orange Orange Technologies Ltd is a growing software consulting firm specializing in SAP, Salesforce, ZOHO, and ERP solutions, helping businesses optimize their operations through seamless system integration and digital transformation. As the demand for enterprise software solutions increases, the company faces the challenge of expanding its market reach, identifying high-potential clients, and enhancing engagement strategies in a highly competitive industry. Traditional lead generation and sales processes are time-consuming and may not fully capitalize on data-driven insights, automation, and emerging trends in business development. The key innovation challenge is to design and implement an improved business development framework that integrates AI-powered analytics, automated lead generation, and strategic digital marketing to enhance client acquisition and long-term partnerships. This project will go beyond routine sales and marketing activities by developing and testing new methodologies for data-driven decision-making, refining customer outreach strategies, and improving the efficiency of business development processes. The intern will play a critical role in researching and applying innovative CRM strategies, implementing automation tools, and exploring untapped market segments to create a scalable, technology-driven business development model. Solving this challenge requires expertise in business strategy, sales, digital marketing, CRM platforms, data analysis, and emerging sales technologies to develop and implement solutions that enhance Orange Orange Technologies’ market position and drive sustainable growth.

BSI- City of Langley Data Project

The City of Langley is in the process of establishing the City’s Citizen Assembly, the focus of which will be Transforming Community Safety through Well-being and Resiliency. The structure of the Assembly and its mandate is based on a robust community engagement model centering quantitative and qualitative data and an assessment of effective practices in other jurisdictions. The Community Health and Social Innovation Hub would support the Assembly’s work by engaging in the research activities to help understand how the municipality can best respond to community needs, calls to service, and public safety.

Contribution of power electronic circuits to the reliability of low-carbon electric power systems

Governments around the world are making considerable efforts to promote renewable energy generation in electric power systems, and to promote technologies such as electric vehicles to replace fossil energy by green electric energy in order to combat the adverse societal impacts of global warming. However, the rising uncertainties in power generation from renewable resources and uncertainties in energy demand profiles will create growing challenges in balancing the supply and demand, and maintaining the reliability of power supply to the consumers. The vulnerability and the performance characteristics of power electronic circuits that integrate the renewables, energy storage and EV technologies to the power grid will considerably affect the reliability of the system and the decisions to invest in maintaining the reliability standards. This research will develop reliability models and evaluation methodologies capable of incorporating the characteristics of the power electronic circuits and the associated components in the reliability of power system transitioning towards a net-zero emission target.

Optimisation du processus de déclaration des effets indésirables aux organismes de sécurité des patients et aux autorités de réglementation de Santé Canada.

Le processus de déclarations des effets indésirables est un élément clé dans l’enrichissement des bases de données de notre gouvernement (Santé Canada). Elle est également primordiale dans la prévention et l’élaboration de plan de gestion de risque, pour préserver la santé et la sécurité de la population canadienne. Lorsqu’un déclarant signale la survenue d’un effet indésirable en lien avec la prise d’un médicament, un processus complexe est consciencieux est entamé pour relayer l’information à la sécurité des patients. Qui eux se chargeront par la suite, de transmettre le tout auprès des autorités réglementaires concernées. Présentement, le processus de signalement des effets indésirables au département de sécurité des patients est complexe, exigeant et peut conduire à des points de friction entre les informations recueillies et soumises. Pour optimiser le flux de renseignements à l’intérieur de ce processus, plusieurs méthodes tels que : l’analyse des déclarations, la création d’un formulaire standardisé, et l’automatisation d’un système numérique seront utilisés. Ces approches permettraient de traiter ces déclarations d’effets indésirables à une plus grande vitesse.

Automated Runway Occupancy Time Computation Using Multi-Camera Computer Vision Tracking

This project will train the intern in using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision to improve aircraft tracking in airports. Specifically, the intern will work on automating the measurement of the Runway Occupancy Time (ROT) in aircraft, reducing the need for manual tracking and increasing accuracy. The project involves designing a multi-camera system to track aircraft from different angles, developing AI models for precise aircraft classification, and implementing an automated system to measure ROT efficiently. By the end of the project, the intern will gain hands-on experience in AI integration and system performance evaluation. These advancements will help improve airport safety, streamline operations, and create scalable solutions adaptable to different airport environments.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle dans la conception de revues systématiques de la littérature en recherche médicale

Ce projet vise à explorer l’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle dans la conception de revues systématiques de la littérature en recherche médicale. Ce projet cherche également à analyser le volet d’acceptabilité de ces nouveaux outils. En effet, certains enjeux en lien avec l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle dans le domaine scientifique.

Kootenay Outdoor Recreation

Textile waste accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions while millions of tonnes of jackets, clothes and backpacks end up in landfills every year. New gear manufacturing impacts the environment through production and distribution cycles, through the mining, synthesis and processing of raw materials, and through microplastic, chemical and dye discharge into the environment. But what if we could reduce that impact locally, lessen the burden on regional landfills and create an economy of sustainability? Travelling to 18 locations across the Kootenays this summer, including all the recreation hotspots, the KORE ReHub Repair and Sustainability Tour will assess and repair your outdoor gear, on site! Textile and apparel repairs that can’t be done onsite in our mobile custom repair trailer will be sent to a central location and outsourced to our network of repair specialists. Come and join us: reuse your gear, help the environment, and establish the Kootenay region as a leader in North America for outdoor gear circularity.

City of Yorkton Cemetery Walking Tour Guides

In 2024, Tourism Yorkton hosted a Guided Historical Cemetery Walking Tour, based on the book, “Yorkton Cemetery Walking Tour” published in 2000. Tourism Yorkton’s cemetery tour was well-attended and attendees inquired about the availability of different guided tours within the cemetery. These responses to the tour demonstrate the public’s desire to learn more about the stories in the cemetery and the history of Yorkton. The cemetery hosts many notable interments, is a source of historical facts and Yorkton folklore, is the oldest park in the city at over 100 years, and includes a section devoted to local veterans. The City of Yorkton supports the creation of an updated version of the cemetery walking tour information to both preserve local history and spark renewed interest in one of Yorkton’s primary historical locations. The City of Yorkton seeks an Intern Cemetery Historian to develop three new cemetery tours based on notable interments at the cemetery, historical facts and folklore of the cemetery, and the dedicated veterans’ section within the grounds. The new tour information would be made available both in print and online for residents and visitors of Yorkton to access and use on-demand as self-guided tours and as a source of local history.

Musique mécatronique

(1) Notre partenaire principal, Laura Lémerveil croit qu’il est possible que tous les jeunes s’accomplissent pleinement malgré le handicap ou les conditions de santé. Guide´ par cette mission, Laura Le´merveil exploite de´jà le potentiel de l’art et notamment la musique au sein de son offre de services. (2) Ce projet émane de la volonté de nos organismes partenaires de promouvoir l’accessibilite´ de l’apprentissage musical et de l’expression artistique pour toutes et tous, ainsi que la motivation des personnes dans un contexte réadaptation. À ce jour, les solutions existantes ne répondent pas aux besoins de la clientèle de nos partenaires, notamment en raison de leur manque de capacité de personnalisation, de leur exigence sur le plan moteur et sur le plan de l’accompagnement à l’apprentissage qui n’est pas assez progressif. (3) L’instrument musical de´veloppe´ dans ce projet sera co-développé en étroite collaboration avec nos organismes partenaires, afin d’être e´ventuellement inte´gre´ à leur programmation. Ce qui représente, pour Laura Lémerveil, 6 points de service et 200 utilisateurs potentiels et, pour le Lotus Center, notre partenaire externe. plus de 500 apprenants, sans compter les 1000 participants aux ateliers de sensibilisation ponctuels offerts par l’organisme.