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Furfural production process optimization and co-product development

The proposed project aims to address a critical need for DMT, specifically focusing on the valorization of side streams from furfural production. DMT is currently commissioning a furfural pilot plant and will begin commercial sales soon. However, for the pilot plant to be successful the facility needs to utilize more of the lignocellulosic biomass (miscanthus). Levulinic acid, derived from the cellulosic portion of the biomass, with its versatile applications in various industries, presents a compelling avenue for innovation and economic growth. The ultimate goal of this project is to incorporate levulinic acid production into the current furfural production pilot facility at DMT’s site. The successful results of the proposed project will support establishing a new chemical product that has the potential to reduce the import/export deficit. Additionally, growing the agri-based value chain, which benefits local farmers by using crops and residues from Ontario’s farming community. Furthermore, a 1 ton per day capacity pilot plant would generate additional annual revenue of $350,000 and create 7 new jobs. While a 30 ton per day capacity commercial plant would generate additional annual revenue of $10M and support the creation of 25 new jobs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Nicol

Student:

Partner:

DMT Bioproducts Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Emergency Department (ED) Wait Times at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – ED Challenge – PhD Intern

Despite numerous system interventions, emergency department (ED) wait times at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) remain a critical challenge. As part of an Innovation Partnership Procurement by Co-Design initiative led jointly with the University of Waterloo under the CareNext Coalition, WRHN is now engaging vendors and internal stakeholders to co-develop novel interventions that improve patient flow and care experience.
This project seeks to embed a PhD-level intern with advanced expertise in health systems, policy analysis, and clinical evaluation to assess the impact of pilot innovations. The intern will work closely with WRHN’s Innovation and ED teams to evaluate outcomes from both a clinical efficiency and user experience lens, while also identifying enabling or obstructive policy frameworks. The intern will be instrumental in informing procurement decisions and policy recommendations for scale-up.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zahid Butt;Elena Neiterman

Student:

Partner:

Waterloo Regional Health Network

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Atomistic Modelling of Material and Planetary Surface Processes

This project will study how space weathering, such as solar wind radiation and micrometeoroid impacts, affects planetary surfaces, materials, and biomolecules that are important for future space exploration. Using advanced computer simulations and machine learning, we will model these processes at the atomic level to understand how they alter the chemistry of planetary and material surfaces. The research will also explore how amino acids, the building blocks of life, survive under space conditions, providing new insights into astrobiology. By combining expertise from Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Helsinki, the project will strengthen international collaboration, offer knowledge exchange, and support Canada and Finland’s growing roles in space exploration and the Artemis program.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liam Morrissey

Student:

Partner:

University of Helsinki

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Glycoproteomic analysis of erythrocytes and PBMCs

The healthcare system relies heavily on blood and blood products for a large variety of life-saving treatments. However, blood products are perishable and have short shelf lives. Given the continuous demand for these products, this issue must be addressed. As blood is stored, the profile of cell surface sugars, known as glycans, has been shown to change. However, the mechanism behind the modification of the glycans remains unclear. Red blood cells (RBCs) themselves have been studied from many different perspectives, but a critical analysis of these glycans has not yet been conducted. We hypothesize that such an analysis would reveal important links between the structure and function of these glycans and their role in stabilizing RBCs for storage as well as reducing adverse events following transfusion. This project will focus on analyzing RBCs and platelets through a glycoproteomic lens in order to gain valuable insights into the biological contribution of glycans to blood and blood products. The findings of this project will set the stage for investigating the impact of the glycosylation of blood and blood products on immune regulation and inflammatory response.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lisa Willis

Student:

Partner:

The University of Melbourne

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Designing cross-species-reactive compact promoters for targeting specific cell types in the body

The interns will first conduct market research to determine the demands of the current life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical companies, gene therapy development companies, and companies that offer transgenic animal models. With this data, the interns will work together using a proprietary machine-learning algorithm from Re:Pair Genomics to design a catalog of 5-10 different compact, synthetic DNA sequences used to target different brain cells, heart cells, and cancer cells. These DNA sequences are predicted as compactible with mice, monkeys, and humans. These synthetic sequences will be tested at a wet lab facility at Re:Pair Genomics, and the data will be used to refine the software model. In addition, the interns will work with legal experts to search for various IP strategies and the patentability of these synthetic DNA sequences. Re:Pair Genomics will then commercialize this catalog of synthetic DNA sequences for research in the life sciences and gene therapy field.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Keith Pardee

Student:

Partner:

Re:Pair Genomics Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

ContactNB/UNB AI Efficiency Project for the NB Contact Centre Industry

The McKenna Institute and ContactNB are collaborating on an initiative to promote AI adoption and responsible use within New Brunswick’s contact centre industry, aiming to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability by supporting SMEs with AI integration, workforce training, academic collaboration, and attracting investment in the business services sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leah Bidlake;Lana Reid

Student:

Partner:

ContactNB Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Residual Stress Dynamics: Bridging the Gap Between Manufacturing Heterogeneity and Shakedown Relaxation

This research project investigates how residual stress heterogeneity generated during manufacturing affects the performance and durability of gears, which are critical components in power transmission systems. When properly controlled, residual stresses can improve fatigue resistance and extend the service life of mechanical parts. However, their behavior of relaxation during the early stages of operation is still poorly understood.
The project focuses on understanding how manufacturing-induced residual stress heterogeneity influences stress redistribution during gear operation, a process known as shakedown. By combining experimental techniques such as X-ray diffraction, topography evaluation, mechanical properties, and mechanical testing, the project aims to generate new insights that can improve the design and production of more reliable components.
The research supports advancements in strategic sectors like electric mobility and wind energy, where gears face increasing mechanical demands. Conducted in partnership between the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA, Brazil) and ÉTS Montréal (Canada), the project promotes international collaboration and contributes to the global effort to develop sustainable and efficient mechanical systems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philippe Bocher

Student:

Partner:

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive; Advanced Manufacturing; Aerospace

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Multi-Modal Data Fusion for Satellite Based Analysis Ready Surface Reflectance

Optical satellite imagery used for monitoring the Earth’s dynamic surface is frequently limited by persistent cloud cover. This creates significant data gaps and inconsistencies in daily surface reflectance products. This project aims to advance how we combine optical data with different data modalities that can see through clouds, like active radar and passive microwave data. By leveraging these multi-modal datasets together, we can fill in the cloudy regions and make Planet’s “Planet Fusion” product — which provides a daily, complete picture of the Earth’s surface — even more accurate and reliable. For Planet, this means providing customers with better quality, uninterrupted data, helping to expand their services, particularly in areas often covered by clouds. Ultimately, this work will improve the quality of information provided by Planet Fusion for monitoring land surface changes irrespective of cloud cover conditions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Kelly

Student:

Partner:

Planet Labs Geomatics Corp

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Development of Mechanochromic Cellulose Films for Damage-Indicating Packaging

This project will develop color-changing films made from plant-based cellulose that can show visible signs when packaging is damaged. These smart films are designed to respond to pressure or impact by changing color, making it easier to detect if a product has been dropped or crushed during transport. The focus is on using sustainable materials and safe chemical methods to create reliable damage indicators without electronics. The project will explore how to attach special dyes to cellulose to improve film performance. This work supports new research directions in green materials at both institutions and provides hands-on training in advanced materials design and testing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Johan Foster

Student:

Partner:

Institut polytechnique de Grenoble

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Enquête sur la pratique ostéopathique au Canada: Une analyse transversale

Au Canada, environ 8 millions de personnes souffrent ou souffriront de douleur chronique, un nombre en hausse avec le vieillissement de la population. L’ostéopathie, basée sur des techniques manuelles, vise à soulager ces douleurs et améliorer la fonction. Toutefois, l’ostéopathie n’est pas réglementée au Canada, et on en sait peu sur les ostéopathes et leurs patients. Cette étude cherche à recueillir des données sur leurs caractéristiques et leur pratique.
L’enquête OPERA, un questionnaire de 54 questions adapté pour le Canada, sera diffusée aux ostéopathes entre août et décembre 2025. La promotion se fera via les associations professionnelles, les écoles et les réseaux sociaux.
Les résultats pourraient influencer la pratique, la formation et la collaboration entre professionnels de la santé mais également favoriser l’accès aux soins pour la population.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Lalonde;Alain-Steve Comtois

Student:

Partner:

Fédération Canadienne des Ostéopathes

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Throughput Optimization of Paint Shop Operations in Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters Canada’s one of the main important activities is to serve the Canadian market in helicopter completion and customization of civil and parapublic helicopters, including private, corporate, EMS, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, oil & gas, utility, and tourism. With the recent orders from Ontario Government and other customers, the production capacity is expected to double within the next two year. In helicopter completion, the paint shop process particularly creates challenges in terms of bottlenecks and high turnaround times. This process is particularly challenging to tackle due to specific constraints in paint applications, process time variability, as well as the need to use insulated paint room, causing limitations in achieving continuous operation flow. The objective of this project is to provide new facility design for paint shop process to achieve continuous flow and reduce the turnaround times from 6 weeks to 3 weeks. To achieve this objective a simulation-optimization approach will be implemented. The final recommendation of this work will lead to an updated production system design that is capable of meeting delivery targets in a cost efficient manner.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Onur Kuzgunkaya

Student:

Partner:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’une plateforme interactive de diagnostic durable basée sur des agents conversationnels guidés par des modèles causaux et des LLMs.

Ce projet vise à aider les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) à mieux comprendre et améliorer leurs pratiques de développement durable. Pour cela, nous allons créer une application web interactive qui permet aux entreprises de répondre oralement à un questionnaire. Grâce à l’intelligence artificielle, les réponses seront automatiquement analysées et résumées. L’application pourra ensuite proposer des recommandations personnalisées pour améliorer les pratiques environnementales, sociales et économiques de l’entreprise. Le partenaire, CAE Laprade, utilise déjà un programme appelé PROAction pour accompagner les PME. Ce projet leur permettra d’automatiser et de rendre plus accessible ce service, tout en conservant une approche humaine. Il contribuera à accélérer la transition durable des PME québécoises, tout en positionnant le Canada comme un leader de l’IA éthique et responsable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Usef Faghihi;Nadia Ghazzali

Student:

Partner:

CAE Laprade Trois-Rivières Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

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