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Impacts de la production d’hydroélectricité sur les écosystèmesaquatiques : Développement d’indicateurs environnementaux pourl’approche du cycle de vie (ACV)

In boreal and temperate regions, dams are mainly constructed to provide ecosystem services such as hydroelectricity
production. River impoundment and the alteration of natural hydrological regimes are suggested to be major disturbances to aquatic ecosystems. To meet long-term environmental objectives for sustainable development, Hydro-Quebec recently adopted the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach. LCA is an ISO standardized approach assessing the potential environmental impacts of product, services and processes throughout its entire life cycle. However, the LCA approach presently lacks strong empirical evidence of the effect of hydroelectricity production on aquatic ecosystems. which increase uncertainty in a decision making process and leaves hydroelectricity production under risk of criticism regarding this known gap in LCA and water footprint assessment. The proposed project aims at developing scientifically-sound environmental indicators to quantify the impact of hydroelectricity production on aquatic ecosystems and to integrate them into the LCA approach.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Gregory-Eaves

Student:

Partner:

Hydro-Quebec

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Technology; Natural Resources; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Elevate

JMCC Seating and Mobility Program – Custom Fabrication and Modification

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) provides rehabilitation and support services to children and youth with disabilities in Windsor-Essex. One of its key services is Seating and Mobility, which ensures that children have customized equipment—such as wheelchairs and adaptive seating—that helps them participate in daily life safely and comfortably. This project proposes placing a student from St. Clair College’s Biotech Engineering Program as an intern within JMCC’s Seating and Mobility team. The intern’s technical skills will allow the Centre to go beyond day-to-day operations and advance innovation in equipment customization and fabrication. This initiative will help develop clinical protocols, create reusable templates, and improve overall service delivery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Linton;John Lopez

Student:

Partner:

John McGivney Children's Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Conception et implantation d’un cadre de gestion de projets pour une start-up en innovation

Le stagiaire réalisera une analyse des meilleures pratiques, évaluera les processus existants et proposera des recommandations afin de mettre en place un cadre de gestion de projets innovants efficace. Ceci permettra à LT de mieux gérer les attentes et les demandes des clients, de prioriser les fonctionnalités et d’aligner la stratégie produit sur les objectifs commerciaux de l’entreprise. Cette expérience de stage sera bénéfique pour LT en renforçant sa capacité à développer et à commercialiser efficacement son produit sur différents marchés, et en améliorant sa compétitivité dans ses nombreux segments cibles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mathieu Blanchette

Student:

Partner:

LatenceTech

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Mieux comprendre pour mieux cibler : exploration intelligente des indications oncologiques adaptées aux thérapies conditionnelles

9Bio est une entreprise spécialisée dans l’ingénierie de protéines thérapeutiques pour l’oncologie. Cette jeune pousse a développé une plateforme de biologie structurale computationnelle dont le but est d’aider à la conception de traitements thérapeutiques qui ciblent sélectivement les tumeurs en fonction des signatures métabolomiques et chimiques uniques du microenvironnement tumoral, tout en épargnant les tissus sains.

Ce projet vise à améliorer la plateforme de 9Bio, plus particulièrement les prédictions associées à l’utilisation d’anticorps thérapeuthiques et à leur activation conditionnelle en microenvironnement tumorale. La diversité et la variabilité interindividuelle des microenvironnements tumoraux, ainsi que par le manque de données liant ces caractéristiques aux mécanismes d’activation conditionnelle rendent cette analyse complexe. L’étudiante aura donc pour objectif de collecter et structurer de nombreuses sources de données (ex: données biologiques, cliniques, entretiens avec des experts du domaines) pour mieux comprendre des indications oncologiques et identifier les biomarqueurs associés à des conditions chimio-physiologiques propices à ce type d’activation. Ces données seront ensuite structurées sous forme de graphes de connaissance. Des règles logiques seront induites des résultats, puis intégrées dans la plateforme de 9Bio. Ces travaux serviront donc de base pour améliorer les performances des algorithmes prédictifs intégrés à notre plateforme.

Cette initiative permettra de développer des thérapies plus sécuritaires, avantageuses non seulement pour les patients, mais aussi pour les hôpitaux et le gouvernement du Québec. Sur le plan économique, elle renforcera notre potentiel par des collaborations avec des partenaires biopharmaceutiques, générant des retombées concrètes pour le Québec : emplois hautement qualifiés, capitaux étrangers et dynamisation de l’écosystème d’innovation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bastien Castagner

Student:

Partner:

9Bio Thérapeutiques

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Impacts of hydroelectricity production on aquatic ecosystems: Development of key environmental indicators for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach

In boreal and temperate regions, dams are mainly constructed to provide ecosystem services such as hydroelectricity
production. River impoundment and the alteration of natural hydrological regimes are suggested to be major disturbances to aquatic ecosystems. To meet long-term environmental objectives for sustainable development, Hydro-Quebec recently adopted the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach. LCA is an ISO standardized approach assessing the potential environmental impacts of product, services and processes throughout its entire life cycle. However, the LCA approach presently lacks strong empirical evidence of the effect of hydroelectricity production on aquatic ecosystems. which increase uncertainty in a decision making process and leaves hydroelectricity production under risk of criticism regarding this known gap in LCA and water footprint assessment. The proposed project aims at developing scientifically-sound environmental indicators to quantify the impact of hydroelectricity production on aquatic ecosystems and to integrate them into the LCA approach.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Gregory-Eaves

Student:

Partner:

Hydro-Quebec

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Natural Resources; Entertainment and Media

University:

McGill University

Program:

Elevate

Biomaterial derived dendritic cells for regenerative medicine

This project will establish a commercially viable, regenerative biomaterial-based method for effective, reduced-cost and clinically feasible culture of immune cells for immune cell therapies. Argan Biomedical Technologies inc, partnering with the Sefton lab at UofT, has developed technology that uses regenerative synthetic biomaterials to reduce the use of expensive and otherwise problematic biological components used in typical culture of immune cells for immune cell therapy. The technology leverages the Sefton lab’s extensive experience with biomaterials; the immune cells generated appear more effective than those generated through conventional means. Here we will use the opportunity provided by MITACS to generate proof-of-concept data showing that these cells are effective and viable for clinical scale use, and that they are applicable for use from immunosuppression alternatives for transplantation to cancer therapeutics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Sefton

Student:

Partner:

Argan

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

L’état de la cybersécurité et l’impact de la Loi 25 sur la cyber-résilience des organisations québécoises

Ce projet de recherche vise à dresser un portrait rigoureux de la cybersécurité au sein des organisations québécoises, en analysant des données de Statistique Canada (2019–2023). Il se distingue par l’étude de l’impact de la Loi 25, en vigueur depuis 2023, sur les pratiques organisationnelles en matière de cybersécurité et de protection des données. En évaluant la préparation, les investissements, et les mécanismes de réponse aux cybermenaces, le projet met en lumière les défis spécifiques des PME. Il soutient les travaux du Human-Centric Cybersecurity Partnership en approfondissant la notion de cyber-résilience et en identifiant des leviers d’action concrets pour les décideurs. Il est mené conjointement avec l’organisme Prompt.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benoit Dupont

Student:

Partner:

Prompt

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Onecare Biotechnologies Market study

This project will support OneCare Biotechnologies, a Canadian startup developing a blood-based diagnostic test to guide treatment decisions for individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. These conditions are often misdiagnosed or inappropriately treated, leading to poorer health outcomes and higher healthcare costs. While OneCare has made strong progress in developing its technology, it now faces key business challenges, including identifying its target customers, setting an effective pricing strategy, and navigating reimbursement pathways. Through a structured market study focused on Canada and the United States, this project will provide insights into market needs, competitive positioning, and regulatory considerations. The findings will help OneCare create a clear and evidence-based commercialization plan to bring its innovation to market and improve mental health care delivery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aleksi Eerola

Student:

Partner:

OneCare Biotechnologies

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

EGM Occupancy Analysis: Contextual Modeling and Visualization for Machine Usage Patterns and Optimized Player Engagement

This project will analyze Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) occupancy patterns and player behavior using anonymous spin-level data to optimize machine usage and support data-driven decision-making. By examining how players select machines based on availability, time of day, and traffic conditions, the research will generate actionable insights for International Game Technology (IGT) and its casino partners. IGT is a global leader in gaming technology, operating in over 100 countries and offering EGMs, lottery systems, sports betting platforms, and digital gaming solutions. In Canada, IGT supplies casinos and gaming operators with hardware, software, and analytics tools. Its advanced data infrastructure collects detailed machine performance and player behavior data in real time, enabling operational optimization and compliance. Despite this, transforming large-scale spin-level data into targeted, actionable insights remains challenging. IGT aims to better understand player movement between machines, identify popular games during low-traffic periods, model conditional game selection probabilities, and assess the impact of high-traffic conditions on occupancy. Within the 4-month project window, the emphasis will be on exploratory data analysis (EDA) and visualizations—such as time-based heatmaps and grid charts—to address these needs. The project will strengthen IGT’s ability to optimize gaming floor layouts, machine placement, and game offerings, potentially increasing player engagement, dwell time, and revenue. Visual analytics will support quicker, evidence-based decisions, improving operational efficiency for both IGT and its partners. Beyond immediate business gains, the work contributes to the advancement of Canadian gaming analytics expertise, fostering innovation in a sector that generates significant economic impact through employment, taxation, and tourism.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hung Cao

Student:

Partner:

IGT

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Information and cultural industries

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Analyse géoéconomique et sectorielle de l’aluminium canadien dans le contexte des tensions commerciales et de la renégociation du CUSMA

Ce projet vise à mieux comprendre comment les tensions géopolitiques et les politiques commerciales, comme les droits de douane imposés par certains pays, influencent le commerce mondial de l’aluminium. L’accent sera mis sur les répercussions de ces mesures sur le secteur de l’aluminium primaire canadien, un secteur stratégique pour l’économie, l’environnement et la sécurité des chaînes d’approvisionnement. À travers une analyse rigoureuse de données économiques et de recherches internationales, le stagiaire explorera les risques associés à la fragmentation des échanges mondiaux, aux pratiques de contournement des tarifs, et aux pressions croissantes autour des minéraux critiques. Pour l’Association de l’aluminium du Canada, ce projet apportera des informations précieuses pour mieux défendre les intérêts de l’industrie, renforcer son argumentaire auprès des décideurs, et anticiper les impacts des futures négociations commerciales.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aleksi Eerola

Student:

Partner:

Association de l’aluminium du Canada

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing; Other services (except public administration)

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Stage de recherche sur les éléments clés pour outiller les personnes professionnelles à intervenir auprès des personnes en contextes de vulnérabilité

En 2023, le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec a reconnu le droit à la procréation comme essentiel au bien-être des personnes de la diversité sexuelle et de genre. Or, les ressources demeurent limitées et les professionnel·le·s de la santé et du social soulignent un manque de formation préoccupant pour répondre aux besoins en santé reproductive, particulièrement pour les personnes en situation de vulnérabilité (handicap, communautés LGBTQ+, diversité ethnoculturelle, Premières Nations et Inuits). Ce projet vise à combler cette lacune en identifiant les besoins et attentes des populations afin d’outiller les futur·e·s professionnel·le·s à offrir un accompagnement inclusif et respectueux des droits.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Émilie Hudon

Student:

Partner:

Université Toulouse (Jean Jaurès)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Effectiveness of industry test suites on advanced structural code coverage criteria

When engineers verify software products they need at the same time some guidance as to verification objectives and an idea of when it is reasonable to stop the verification activity. One such guidance comes under the form of criteria which are predominantly functional (typically, one exercises the software in ways it is expected to be used) and structural (typically, one ensures that the code is being exercised). This project focuses on the latter. A typical stopping criterion for a verification activity is to require that all the statements of the source code of the software be exercised at least once through tests; this makes sense since faults are inadvertently committed in the code. Another typical criterion is to require that alternative executions in the code be exercised. These are simple criteria and literature discusses several more advanced criteria. The more advanced criteria are seldom used because tool support is hard to find and because they tend to be more expensive to satisfy. The project is to assess how existing test suites created by engineers with the industry partner, which are meant to satisfy the simpler criteria, fare with those more advanced criteria.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yvan Labiche

Student:

Partner:

Cisco Systems

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate