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AltaML – Associate Business Analyst

We continue to build our capacity but at a slower rate to ensure that we survive the slowdown that the pandemic has created. We have focused on internal projects but are now returning to client projects as the market picks up. The Intern will research markets to understand evolving customer needs, market size, trends, and competition. They work closely with Product Management and Business Development Managers to understand how our individual customer’s needs relate to broader market needs to help us build products that will achieve broad market success. Our future growth in wealth and job creation will scale dramatically from our work on the product side of our business.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

AltaML

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Easy Care At Home- ECAH: Health-Tech Innovation: EasyCare, Anytime, Anywhere

The vision of ECAH (Easy Care at Home) is to become a one stop shop for all healthcare, wellness and fitness solutions delivered anytime, anywhere. The ECAH App was launched with a mission to simplify the care and wellness process in the Health-Tech space in Canada. Given that ECAH is looking to penetrate the market and to expand its operations, I will be assisting with project strategy and implementation, digital operations management and product marketing. I will be responsible for making the ECAH app accessible to more care providers and care recipients in the GTA region and beyond. Over time, I will also research into additional virtual healthcare services and delivery models and focus on expanding our brand across to the whole of Ontario and Canada and then to the southern territories of USA. Specifically, the internship will aim at achieving the following milestones:
1. Enhancing the quality of healthcare and home care in Canada while reducing their cost of delivery.
2. Capturing “Voice of the Customer” and working with technology team to improve experience.
3. Using social media to improve brand visibility.
4. Developing blueprint for additional capabilities (Embedded Software and Hardware to improve Virtual Care)

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elspeth Murray

Student:

Partner:

Easy Care at Home

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Development of Technologies to Extract and Stabilize DNA from a Broad Spectrum of Microorganisms

We propose to continue with our novel approach to high-efficiency nucleic acids extraction from bacteria. Once complete, DNA Genotek Kits are expected to: be relatively simple to use; be applicable to high-throughput environments; release DNA efficiently from a variety of microorganisms; stabilize the profile of the sample species by (i) stabilizing the released DNA at room temperature for extended periods of time and (ii) preventing overgrowth of microorganisms in collected samples. To assess the efficiency of Kits to extract and stabilize microbial DNA, they will be tested using pure bacteria as well as biological samples containing microorganisms. The ability of the kits to prevent growth/effectively kill bacteria will be tested. The metagenomic DNA of gut microbiota will be analyzed. When Kit development is complete, it is expected to be valuable both for basic researchers and for analyzing clinical samples. The_combination of the Kit (DNA_Genotek)_and the improved_Illumina_sequencing_protocol (University-of-Ottawa) promises_to_improve_the_understanding_of_the_relationship_between_the_microbiota_and_its_effect_on_human_health_and_well-being.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alain Stintzi

Student:

Partner:

DNA Genotek

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Business strategy internship

VoltSafe Inc. is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada and produces magnetic plugs for vehicles and homes. VoltSafe’s patented technology is the first outlet to be created to enable outlets worldwide to be safe, sustainable and smart while allowing for an easy and secure electric connection. VoltSafe’s technology is a smart outlet with its electrical contacts always exposed and de-energized. When the plug sides magnetically connect together, it actuates the flow of electricity. When the two parts pull apart, electricity flow immediately stops. VoltSafe’s patented technology acts like a ‘gate-keeper’ and never allows electricity to flow unless all contacts on the respective plugs are touching simultaneously (VoltSafe LinkedIn). VoltSafe’s design is revolutionizing the way the world connects to electricity (VoltSafe.com).
After 6+ years of research and development, the innovative technology behind the world’s first prong-less electrical plug is now Safety Certified and ready for market. VoltSafe entered the commercialization phase of its technology in June 2020. The company aims to build out the required systems in marketing and customer success for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Customer).
The objectives of this project are to support the business team with B2B support, prospecting, and sales-related efforts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Selena Martin

Student:

Partner:

VOLTSAFE INC.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Vancouver Island University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

CityFlats Development Internship

The project I am undertaking will consist of researching, marketing, and implementing a virtual leasing platform for a student housing project in Kingston, ON. The onset of COVID-19 has radically changed the student housing industry, and CityFlats Investments will require a rapid retooling in order to remain competitive in a dynamic marketplace. I will be using social media marketing, marketing analytic tools, virtual reality tours, and many other potential technologies in order to increase the attractiveness of the offering. I will be also responsible for determining rental rates based upon the market and demand at the time.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yolande Chan

Student:

Partner:

City Flats Holdings Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Métrique de performance pour détection d’anomalie automatisée dans les groupes turbine-alternateur

Le projet de recherche consiste à développer une méthodologie pour identifier les métriques adéquates permettant de comparer les performances de différentes approches de détection d’anomalie en fonction d’un contexte donné et d’en implémenter une preuve de concept adaptée au problème de surveillance des groupes turbine-alternateur chez Hydro-Québec.
Lorsque les données pour définir explicitement des classes de comportements anormaux sont insuffisantes et que la quantité de données correspondant à un comportement normal est grande, il devient préférable de modéliser des classes de comportements normaux. La détection d’anomalie correspond à identifier les données qui diffèrent du comportement normal.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samuel-Jean Bassetto;Luc Adjengue

Student:

Partner:

Hydro-Quebec (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Sustainable Agri-food Research Initiative

Interns will work with beef and crop producers to collect farm-level production data and provide basic training on the Cool Farm Tool sustainability calculator. The collected data will be used to calculate the farm’s relative sustainability metrics, such as greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.
The partner organizations (TrustBIX and Viresco) will benefit from the work conducted by the interns by using the research outcomes to:
• Identify common data gaps in the industry.
• Develop benchmarks for beef and crop production in the province, based on location, stage of production, size, operation type (grass-fed, organic, conventional).
• Train the next generation of producers and sector-experts in the merits and practicalities of data collection, sustainability, and corporate supply chain sustainability initiatives.
• Create sustainability metrics and protocols for the Canadian environment.
• Develop beneficial management practice scenarios and reanalysis of data to assess management impacts.
The abovementioned benefits will help Viresco and TrustBIX meet the deadlines of a larger, 5-year project called the ‘Sustainable Agri-Food Traceability (SAFT) Initiative’, that the two companies have undertaken with Lakeland College and FarmLead (SAFT grant application attached; Appendix 2). Upon commercialization of the SAFT platform, both organizations are positioned to benefit financially (disclosed in grant application).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Obioha Durunna

Student:

Partner:

Viresco Solutions;TrustBIX Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Lakeland College

Program:

Accelerate

APEX Total Compensation Study

The APEX (Association of Professional Executives of the Public Sector of Canada) total compensation study seeks to provide a current assessment of executive compensation philosophies and governance within the public service sector in Canada. Issues related to limited differences in compensation between senior level managers and less experienced managers will be explored including the various compensation policies in place within federal, provincial, and municipal public sector organizations. A benchmarking of current practices will be undertaken using existing information contained within APEX’s database and additional information gathered through a survey and interviews. An analysis of the data gathered will result in a summary report and related recommendations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philip Walsh

Student:

Partner:

The Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Condensation Droplets Shedding in Microgravity

Our experiments will investigate the shedding of condensates when exposed to airflow (aerodynamic forces) in the microgravity environment. Shedding of droplets from a surface is a critical part of the dropwise condensation process to improve heat transfer. Because the use of gravity as a droplet removal technique is not available in space, the use of airflow for shedding droplets needs to be considered for condensing heat exchangers in environmental control and life support systems that operate on near-earth space vehicles like the ISS. The use of surface coatings can increase or reduce the energy requirements for this process. The adhesion of the droplets which form because of condensation is a function of surface properties and the condensing period. We will test different surfaces, and condensing periods to understand the effect of the droplet distribution on the multi-droplet dislodging due to airflow (aerodynamic force).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alidad Amirfazli

Student:

Partner:

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Nanotechnology; Water

University:

York University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

MBA – Inside sales Intern – NTWIST

NTWIST currently has a few AI based products that can help industrial clients to enhance process stability, profitability, and trouble shooting capabilities. It has also designed tools that can carry out scenario analysis & act as a training tool for operators, technical staff, and management.
NTWIST is looking to market the existing products to new customers and also design new products based on the needs of other customers.
The key deliverables of this project are: –
• Identify AI/NTWIST opportunity/use case
• Develop a Unique Value Proposition
• Quantify value delivered through UVP to a single customer
• Size the market
• Characterize the market (segmentation, concentration, competitive landscape)
• Establish market trends (technological, societal, economic, regulatory)
• Prioritize target customers
• Understand customer problem
• Understand customer revenue and cost structure
• Quantify cost of the problem to a customer
• Develop a customer-specific pricing strategy
• Develop customer-specific sales and marketing strategy (Go to market strategy)
• Develop a validated learning framework (continuous updation of sales strategy based on lessons learned)

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Maier

Student:

Partner:

NTwist

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Electronic Wills Business Development

COVID-19 pandemic and safe distancing protocols set by government officials mean in-person witnessing and execution of various legal and “personal planning” documents (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Agreements) have been challenged, which directly reduced our revenue. A direct result of the state of emergency declaration (Emergency Program Act) for all of British Columbia, are two ministerial orders (M162 and M161) that allow for remote witnessing (“in the electronic presence”) by a Notary Public for Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Representation Agreements.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ignace Ng

Student:

Partner:

Beverly Carter Notary Public

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Mechasys

Le projet consiste à l’optimisation des processus opérationnels et comptables interne. Dans le cadre du projet, l’étudiante travaillera directement avec le Département des Opérations dans la gestion de la comptabilité, l’amélioration de processus internes ainsi que dans la gestion des opérations internes. Son objectif sera de soutenir le département des Opérations dans l’amélioration de ses processus, l’amélioration des stratégies d’opérations de l’entreprise en plus de développer de nouvelles méthodologies organisationnelles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Perron

Student:

Partner:

Mechasys

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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