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Modélisation de la corrélation des pertes pures par chapitre pour l’assurance-auto au Québec.

Les modèles de tarification actuels en assurance-automobile traitent les chapitres (responsabilité civile, collision responsable, bris de vitre, vol, etc.) comme étant complètement indépendants les uns des autres; la fréquence et le coût moyen des réclamations sont aussi généralement considérés comme indépendants! Notre objectif est d’explorer de nouveaux modèles de tarification qui tiennent compte du fait que ces différents chapitres, ainsi que les fréquences et coûts d’accident, ont des facteurs en commun (style de conduite, par exemple). L’objectif est d’en arriver à un modèle de tarification plus robuste et plus précis, pour fournir des primes d’assurance plus justes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Philippe Boucher

Student:

Partner:

La Capitale Assurance et Services Financiers (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Genome-scale metabolic models for the characterization of genetically modified microalgae for cannabinoid production

Algae-C is a company specialized in algal biomass production. It enables on-site production of algae for a wide variety of sectors (aquaculture, nutraceutical, cosmetic and biofuel). To date, many fuels, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products are extracted from plants. These valuable plant natural products (PNPs) are often produced in low quantities in plants and extraction methods can be long and expensive. Thus, there is much interest in metabolic engineering for developing microbial platforms to produce specific PNPs. Microalgae are well-known systems for plant biology and metabolic engineering and are interesting and suitable hosts for the reconstitution of complex plant pathways. Algae-C wishes to translate metabolic engineering research into industrial processes. This project aims to optimized microalgae platforms for the production of valuable PNPs. This project focuses on PNPs produced by cannabis, i.e. cannabinoids. These ventures are motivated by consumer demand for products that are environmentally friendly, less expensive, and possess properties similar or superior with those generated by PNPs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Isabel Desgagné-Penix

Student:

Partner:

Algae-C

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating Quantum Search Applicability to NP-Hard Problems in Industry

Quantum computers, that is, computers that exploit quantum mechanical phenomena to process information, have been shown to theoretically perform some computations faster than the best available methods on traditional computers. One widely applicable quantum computing technique is quantum search which offers an improvement to the problem of finding a needle in a digital haystack. Despite its wide applicability, the usefulness of quantum search to performing any single computational task must often be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. As a result, the full applicability of quantum search is unknown. We analyze computational tasks important in industry and aim to determine if and when quantum search could offer improvements to these computations. Developing this knowledge is directly aligned with the Quantum Algorithm Institute’s goal of bringing together industry and academia to harness the power of quantum computing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Barry Sanders

Student:

Partner:

Quantum Algorithms Institute

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

A Neural Investigation of Trust in Digital Influencers

Virtual agents based on artificial intelligence have become increasingly popular on social media. Examples of Lil Miquela or
Shudu Gram show how completely artificial agents can have a significant influence on our social lives, and especially social
media marketing. However, it stands to question how these virtual influencers are actually perceived by consumers, whether they
trust them more than live influencers, and whether there are unconscious processes that are driving their ability to influence.
Since trust and social processes are routed in brain regions, a neuroimaging experiment using both EEG and fNIRS is to be
conducted to receive deeper insights. There are brain signals that have already been established to correlate with interesting
measures, such as trustworthiness, attention, and emotional valence. Results will show how differently virtual influencers are
perceived and processed when compared to human influencers. From this, findings inform both theory and practice and help to
more effectively plan and design virtual influencers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Colin Conrad

Student:

Partner:

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Entertainment and Media; Information and Communications Technology; Technology

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Factors that Encourage and Impede Missing Middle housing on Vancouver Island

Missing Middle Housing (MMH) encompasses several moderate density housing types which offer similar features to a single detached home, while reducing costs to the buyer, reducing the environmental footprint and reducing the amount of land used. Although many Municipalities on Vancouver Island are beginning to encourage MMH, there are still relatively few of these homes being built. The proposed research will identify factors that encourage and impeded the development of MMH on Vancouver Island. The outcome of this research will be a technical report and a list of recommendations that will help facilitate the partner organization in the development of MMH. A publishable research paper will also be completed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Holland

Student:

Partner:

Wiser Projects

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Vancouver Island University

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of Large-Scale Power Systems with Electromagnetic Transient Simulators

Design of modern electric power systems in which renewable energy resources are included is a challenging task. This is because these power systems employ a large number of sophisticated power converters and control methods that need to be accurately tuned. The task of tuning and optimizing these converters and their controls is tedious, repetitive, and time-consuming. This research aims to tackle this problem by developing novel computerized methods for simulation-based optimization of large systems. By doing so, it will significantly enhance our ability to design more responsive and more efficient power system rapidly and with much less effort.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shaahin Filizadeh

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro International Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Developpement d’appiication mobile pour la carboneutralite

Le projet de recherche consite en Ie developpement d’une application mobile permettant la quantification carbone de differents projets. L’etudiant devra developper la methodologie de quantification carbone visant les evenements, les voyages, et les petites entreprise. De plus, etant donne que Ie projet s’enligne dans une perspective dedeweloppement durable, Ie stagiaire devra et approfondir ses connaissances en la matiere afin de transferer Ie savoir dans I’entreprise. L’entreprise partenaire benificiera du developpement d’une nouvelle pratique et d’un nouveau produit qui favorisera sa visibilite dans ce secteur d’activite.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michel Denault

Student:

Partner:

LANDRY et associés

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Mapping Artificial Intelligence (AI) on K – 12 curriculum, learning theory, Indigenous ways of knowing, and the Cortic Technology Software

The objective of this research partnership is to map Artificial Intelligence (AI) to elementary curriculum and Indigenous ways of knowing using Cortic Technology’s software. We hope to build a theoretical framework and instructional approach for AI education for children at an elementary level. A review of current research will set the context for AI and digital fluency in elementary classrooms and will map the skills, concepts and perspectives relevant to elementary aged children. Working with teachers and students in elementary classrooms with the Cortic Technology software in a French Language and Indigenous context will provide the opportunity to evaluate the impact of AI education on learning outcomes and inform the future development of tools and resources for AI education. Cortic Technology will be able to improve and grow their AI software based on the findings to be used in K-12 schools across Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julie Mueller

Student:

Partner:

Cortic Technology Corp.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program:

Accelerate

Building the Durham Region Food System Report Card: Assessing the opportunities and gaps in attaining a sustainable and just regional food system (Phase 2)

To address local food system issues like loss of farmland, people without enough food, or climate change impacts, it is important to see such issues as all related. This project will assess Durham Region food system resources, like local research and policy documents, to find strengths, areas to be addressed, and areas to be studied more. It will develop a more comprehensive picture of the local food system. This, along with the input of people who play various roles in the food system and people whose voices may not often be heard, will help in developing report cards to show the health of food system components in all of Durham’s municipalities. This project will help Durham’s residents better understand what is going well in the food system and what needs to change. The lead community organization partner will learn how to better help its community and how to advocate for change with other food system actors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patricia Ballamingie

Student:

Partner:

The Nourish and Develop Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Carleton University; Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Opérationnaliser l’entrepreneuriat responsable et la tri profitabilité au sein de l’entreprise MOS (9358-3433 Québec inc.)

Le présent projet de recherche vise à outiller et fournir des pistes de solutions concrètes aux entrepreneurs, et plus
particulièrement aux fondateurs et gestionnaires de l’entreprise québécoise MOS (9358-3433 Québec inc.), afin de faciliter
l’intégration et l’opérationnalisation de la responsabilité et de la durabilité sociale, environnementale et économique à leurs
stratégies d’affaires ainsi qu’à leur processus de réflexion et de prise de décisions. L’organisme partenaire du projet de
recherche est MOS, une entreprise établie à Québec et fondée en 2017 par 2 jeunes entrepreneurs, dont l’actionnaire
majoritaire est d’origine Atikamewk, un peuple des Premières Nations du Canada. L’équipe MOS, constituée de 11 jeunes
diplômés et stagiaires, conçoit et commercialise du matériel et des accessoires pour simplifier le transport des équipements
de sport et de plein air sur les véhicules. Étant au début du parcours entrepreneurial et dans une première phase de croissance,
l’intégration d’outils de gestion permettant d’atteindre une tri-profitabilité (économique, sociale et environnementale) consiste
en une priorité d’ordre stratégique et éthique pour les dirigeants de l’entreprise afin d’aligner les valeurs organisationnelles et
leur mission à l’ensemble des activités et processus décisionnels de façon durable et responsable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Audebrand

Student:

Partner:

MOS Racks

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Towards Improving Stainless Steel Cathode Performance during Copper Electrodeposition

Stainless steel permanent cathodes are widely used in the electrodeposition of copper during its production. Copper is mechanically-stripped from the permanent cathode on a regular basis, after which the cathode is typically visually inspected, water-washed and returned to the production cell. However, offline refurbishment is required to ensure a high quality product (chemical purity, surface roughness and morphology), and efficient mechanical stripping and tank house operation. The objective of the research proposed is to develop physical description of used cathode surface as it evolves during offline refurbishment based on advanced surface characterization. The knowledge generated will identify promising refurbishment strategies to provide improved performance and thus, increased lifetime. Benefits specific to EPCM Services include a made in Canada knowledge-based approach to providing top quality refurbished cathodes, which will only maintain, but grow, their market share of the global mining industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joey Kish

Student:

Partner:

EPCM Services

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Automation of multi-factorial neurodevelopmental toxicity and neurodegeneration analysis using Ananda Devices NeuroHTSTM plates

Ananda Devices has developed an innovative technology to produce high-throughput organ-on-chip technology for
commercialization in the pharma industry and cosmetic industry. For cost effective and fast commercializing the device, semi
automation/automation is required for the high throughput data analysis. Further validation of the automation algorithm is
required for data accuracy. So, our aim is to develop and validate the automation strategies to be used for analysis of high
through put imaging of the Neuro-HTS device, more specifically analysis of neuronal growth, cell counts, connectivity and
degeneration.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dan Nicolau

Student:

Partner:

Ananda Devices

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

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