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Digital Innovation Marketing Specialist

The CleanAir.ai customer base has been commercial for the past year and would like to de-risk and diversify it’s business model by tapping into the consumer segment. The consumer segment represents a $476.4M market share (20% of total market) and is understood to be a major untapped market for CleanAir.ai. This can be seen through the rise of online filter delivery companies such as https://www.secondnature.com/ . The Digital Innovation and Marketing specialist plays a critical role in the company’s growth through value creation, revenue generation through online marketing for the consumer segment. The digital marketing specialist will build on the existing shopify platform, existing data from Google Analytics, previous advertising tests and independent market research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Donna Smith

Student:

Partner:

CleanAir.AI

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Economic and sustainability values of a mixed staple and forestry farm

In recent decades, the pacing of global warming has intensified significantly, highlighting the imbalance between sustainable footprints and availability of farming resources. The proposed research extends the development of machine learning platform that tracks the economic and sustainability values on productive surface areas such as mixed staple and forestry farmlands. Beside enabling consumers to reduce vulnerable consumption patterns in light of extreme climatic phenomena, the outcomes of this project will equip the agricultural industry with research-based technology to enhance multidimensional variables of environmental pillar and optimize consumer trust.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Trevor Maber

Student:

Partner:

BOLTZ.AI

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Minimizing Mental Health impact of Burnout and Vicarious Trauma on Front-line Workers of the Residential Care Agencies

The Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth (OARTY) is a provincial association of private
residential services. OARTY members provide support to individuals needing temporary, short or longterm
residential care; including those suffering the aftermath of abuse and neglect, and those with
developmental challenges, among others.
The problem that OARTY and its members are facing is a high staff turnover. While there are many
contributing factors, including limited financial resources, shift work, etc., from the mental health
perspective, two of them stand out: burnout and vicarious trauma. The mental health implications related
to burnout and VT are felt not only by residential care workers who choose to resign from their workplace,
but also by the children and youth in care, as losing staff has a significant negative impact on their care
and treatment.
OARTY is partnering with Seneca researchers, Professor Enza Badolato and Selvini Devasagayam, to
identify strategies that, when implemented by OARTY and its members, will help minimize the negative
impacts of burnout and vicarious trauma.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Enza Badolato

Student:

Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada;Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Seneca College

Program:

Accelerate

Maximisation du réemploi et recherche de la carboneutralité dans la gestion des matières résiduelles au Lac-Saint-Jean : moyens crédibles et innovants pour un écosystème d’entrepreneuriat collectif en économie sociale et circulaire

Peu de connaissances existent sur les impacts du réemploi de matières résiduelles comme solution de réduction de l’élimination et des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) à l’échelle fine des réseaux d’entreprenariat collectif en économie sociale oeuvrant en gestion des matières résiduelles. Ce projet proposé chez une entreprise d’économie sociale au Lac-Saint-Jean, Réemploi+, répondra à ces défis de recherche par deux objectifs : déterminer des moyens crédibles et innovants pour 1) détourner de l’enfouissement 5 000 tonnes par année de matières résiduelles vers le marché local du réemploi et 2) atteindre la carboneutralité des opérations des écocentres. Les retombées de ce projet sont en ligne directe avec les valeurs de l’entreprise visant à créer une richesse autrement par l’écologie industrielle et l’économie circulaire. Les résultats fourniront un modèle d’application transposable à d’autres entreprises canadiennes en économie sociale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patrick Faubert;Claude Villeneuve

Student:

Partner:

Réemploi+

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Agneau-info : Plateforme intelligente sur la mise en marché de l’agneau

La mise en marché de l’agneau au Canada est diversifiée, puisqu’il est possible pour les producteurs de mettre en marché des agneaux ayant un poids allant de 25 à 55 kg. Par contre, ceux-ci doivent relever le défi de lier l’offre à la demande pour répondre au besoin du marché et optimiser les prix obtenus. Cette tâche de synchronisation de l’offre et de la demande requiert un accès aux informations du marché et nécesssite d’être en mesure de prédire l’offre et la demande dans le futur. Avec l’ensemble des données collectées sur les fermes et l’avènement de la science des données et l’intelligence artificielle, tout cela est maintenant possible. L’objectif du présent projet est de fournir un outil innovateur permettant à la filière ovine canadienne d’avoir accès aux donn

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alphonse Singbo;Éric Paquet

Student:

Partner:

Les Éleveurs d'ovins du Québec

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool for Amputee Patients Wearing a Prosthesis

In this project, we propose a universal internet of things (IoT) device that connects between the residual limb of an amputee patient and the prosthesis to measure the patient’s comfort levels. This device’s novelty lies in its ability to physically connect to most of the currently available prosthetic devices to provide the user with insightful and relevant data such as the pressure points, the wear time per day, or feedback on movement efficiency. The data collected using a combination of pressure, proximity, and IMU sensors is collected and transmitted via Bluetooth to the user’s corresponding cellphone application. Additionally, we focus on building a comprehensive and easily expandable design for future iterations by developing easy to use and expand hardware and software architecture. This device will lay down the groundwork for a future artificial intelligence-enhanced feedback system for amputee patients wearing prosthetic devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jason Gu

Student:

Partner:

Awenza Health Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Estimating Organic Matter, Soil Surface Roughness, Plant Stand Count, and Inter-plant Spacing from High-Resolution RGB Imagery

Precision agriculture is adopting site-specific agriculture practices reducing farm inputs and increasing productivity. Site-specific agriculture requires information about every inch of the field. Provided the large farm holding of the Canadian Prairies, getting extensive information about the field is an uphill task. Currently, limited samples are taken from the field resulting in low spatial resolution. Thanks to progress in economical image acquisition methods, acquiring high-resolution field imagery has become more accessible. The project aims to use high-resolution field imagery to reduce the burden of manual soil sampling and field scouting. This project studies relationships of different field attributes and investigates whether soil attributes like surface roughness and organic matter content can be predicted for RGB field imagery using machine learning and deep learning methods.
Similarly, plant stand count and inter-row plant spacing are estimated from RGB imagery. Additionally, the project studies seed mortality as a function of plant stand count, inter-plant spacing and soil attributes. Lastly, yield is estimated at the early growth stage of plants through non-destructive biomass estimation using high-resolution RGB ground imagery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Abdul Bais

Student:

Partner:

Croptimistic Technology Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Agriculture and Food

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of the Group Living Compatibility Assessment Tool (GCAT)

For the past two years, Kerry’s Place Autism Services has been developing a tool to measure compatibility between housemates on the autism spectrum in a group living setting. The Group Living Compatibility Assessment Tool (GCAT) is to be used as a guide to identify whether or not two persons are likely to cohabitate safely. This project will evaluate if the GCAT includes all the relevant areas of compatible incompatibility between future housemates and environments for autistic adults (e.g., person’s sensory preferences, medical and behavioural profile, general house requirements, and lifestyle and social interactions). We will also determine if the GCAT is considered appropriate based on feedback from professionals, self-advocates and their families. The information gained from the GCAT will then inform areas for intervention to improve compatibilities, such as the physical environment, skill development, daily activity schedules, and social interactions, and create more harmonious living situations and improved quality of life.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laura Mullins

Student:

Partner:

Kerry’s Place

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Brock University

Program:

Accelerate

Re-imagining knowledge mobilization in a carbon-constrained world: A study of academic conferencing in the sustainability sciences

Academic conferences are important forums for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge and address real-world challenges. Especially for early career scholars and scientists in parts of the global South, attending conferences is a vital part of their career development. However, going to a conference often involves long-distance air travel, so the benefits of attending need to be weighed up against its environmental impact. This collaborative project between McGill University and Ouranos aims to develop low carbon- and travel-intensive alternatives for academic conferencing. The interns will help to develop and test the alternative at the upcoming Adaptation Futures conference, which is expected to host over 2,000 participants worldwide. This partnership contributes to Ouranos’ mission to help Quebec society better adapt to climate change based on rigorous scientific knowledge. Ouranos will also benefit from the University’s capacity to attract and bring in exceptional students from different parts of the world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Blane Harvey

Student:

Partner:

Ouranos Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Accommodation and food services; Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

HiSarah: A Voice Assistant for Seniors

Many voice and chat systems have emerged with the advancement of deep learning and big data processing technology like
Alexa. However, there is still a large gap in implementing human-like conversation systems and there is a stigma around
acceptance of the technology. In this project, we reduce the gap by building a personalized a voice bot, HiSarah, for seniors
by extending existing voice bots to: a) give reminders about medication; b) answer personal health related questions from a
predefined list of questions, and c) launch contactless wellness monitoring application “Veyetals” for checking vital signs and
make phone calls. By allowing the caregivers to set up HiSarah for patients’ caregiving tasks, the voice bot can serve as a
great assistant for the seniors to perform regular caregiving tasks on their own and age comfortably in their home environment,
and thereby, leverage the senior care quality in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Farhana Zulkernine

Student:

Partner:

MarkiTech

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Developing and optimizing a novel multi-material binder-jetting additive manufacturing system

Located in Montréal, Canada, NG is a pioneer in the high-precision metal AM market and the premier Canadian metal 3D printer provider. To solidify their unique market position, it is key to increase their deposition process expertise and explore technologies for process performance improvement and added value proposition. The proposed project aims to support this mission by developing binder-jetting functionality in NG’s AM technology and characterize their multi-material (metallic and ceramique feedstock) and multi-scale (nanometer to micometer particles) deposition process. Since NG is based in Montréal, expanding and improving their patented AM technology capabilities will secure their leading market position in the customized metal product manufacturing field and could lead to the creation of new jobs and future recurrent sales on consumables thereby providing a benefit to Canada overall. In addition, this project will contribute to the formation of two HQP (graduate students), providing valuable industrial experience at the same time.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucas Hof

Student:

Partner:

Nanogrande Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancing the efficacy of pedagogical practices in the context of fine arts instruction in Canada

The mission of Teaching and Learning Research In Action (TLR) is to conduct and disseminate research on effective, innovative educational practices. Recognizing the importance of the arts in higher education, both for students specializing in fine arts disciplines and students who enroll in fine arts courses as electives, TLR is working towards enhancing the instruction of fine arts in higher education based on pedagogical investigation and evidence. The purpose of the proposed project is to conduct market research on post-secondary institutions in Canada that are engaged in fine arts instruction. This information will be used to inform TLR’s development of pedagogical resources, research, and outreach initiatives directed towards the fine arts disciplines.

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Faculty Supervisor:

MJ Thompson

Student:

Partner:

Teaching and Learning Research In Action

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.