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TRLUP – Advanced UAV System for Indoor and Confined-Space Navigation

We are developing a compact, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform engineered specifically for operation in GPS-denied, confined, and hazardous environments. Designed for use in search and rescue (SAR), industrial inspection, infrastructure monitoring, etc., the platform addresses key limitations of conventional drones and ground robots, which often struggle with maneuverability, stability, and situational awareness in tight or cluttered spaces. The UAV features a lightweight aerodynamic design and an advanced flight control system that enables multidirectional movement and stable navigation in enclosed or obstructed areas. It integrates onboard sensors, including LiDAR, depth cameras, and inertial measurement units (IMUs), to support real-time mapping, collision avoidance, and autonomous operation without GPS. Its modular payload architecture allows users to attach mission-specific tools such as thermal imaging cameras, chemical sensors, or gas detectors, making the system highly adaptable to diverse operational needs. Initial R&D has demonstrated strong performance in lab-scale testing, validating flight stability, environmental awareness, and payload flexibility. The next phase of development focuses on ruggedizing the design, optimizing for manufacturability, and refining autonomy and sensor fusion for real-world deployment. Through the TRL program, we aim to complete field trials, secure intellectual property through a provisional patent filing, engage regulatory bodies like Transport Canada, and build partnerships with early adopters across the public safety, mining, infrastructure, and defense sectors. By offering fast, safe, and reliable access to environments where human entry is dangerous or impractical, our UAV platform has the potential to reduce operational risks, improve emergency response times, and enhance data-driven decision-making. This project supports Canada’s broader innovation goals by advancing autonomous robotics, improving safety across critical industries, and enabling scalable technology solutions for complex field environments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Robert Davies

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Étude sur l’émergence des figures prophétiques en Haïti.

Ce projet de recherche se penche sur l’émergence des figures prophétiques en Haïti, un phénomène religieux en plein essor, mais peu étudié sur le plan scientifique. Il vise à analyser ces personnages charismatiques qui, dans un contexte de crise sociale et spirituelle, émergent en tant que leaders spirituels, prônant un message de libération et d’espoir. Ce message est souvent accompagné de pratiques telles que la glossolalie (parler en langues) dans le christianisme, une pratique similaire étant également présente dans le vaudou haïtien.
Ce projet adopte une approche comparative entre ces deux traditions religieuses. Il repose sur une cotutelle doctorale entre deux universités : l’Université de Montréal (sciences des religions) et Aix-Marseille Université (anthropologie). Il vise à combler un vide dans la littérature sur les mouvements prophétiques haïtiens. Il s’inscrit dans une perspective à la fois anthropologique et théologique.
Ce séjour à Aix-Marseille offrira l’occasion d’exploiter les ressources des Archives nationales d’outre-mer pour analyser le rôle de ces personnages. Il nourrira également les réflexions universitaires sur les formes modernes du prophétisme.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ignace Ndongala Maduku

Student:

Partner:

Aix-Marseille Université

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

TRLUP – From Sparse Data to Actionable Insights: A Transit Ridership Platform

Public transit agencies in Canada often struggle to accurately measure and predict ridership patterns due to limited and incomplete data. Traditional methods typically rely on a single data source, which makes it hard to get a clear view of how people move across the transit network. Without this information, agencies find it challenging to match service levels to actual demand, plan future routes, and respond effectively to changing conditions.
This project aims to solve these issues by developing a scalable service that combines multiple sources of data such as automated passenger counting, mobile phone signals, and ticket validation into a unified view of ridership across the transit network. By integrating these different sources, the platform can produce detailed estimates of passenger movements, even when some data are missing or unreliable.
Using these estimates, transit agencies can make more informed decisions about service delivery, route planning, and operational adjustments. The platform can help match service to actual demand, reduce overcrowding, cut waste, and improve the overall passenger experience.
This technology has the potential to be a valuable tool for transit providers across Canada, from large metropolitan transit systems to small and medium-sized agencies. It supports smarter, data-informed decisions that can help make public transit more efficient, reliable, and sustainable, strengthening Canadian communities and reducing their carbon emissions in the process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Omar Wahdan

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRLUP – Advanced Microfluidic System for On-Site Milk Testing

We are developing a novel, low-cost microfluidic detection chip for rapid bacterial detection in milk, addressing critical needs in both maternal health and the dairy industry. Bacterial contamination in milk poses significant health and economic risks, from mastitis in breastfeeding mothers to large-scale spoilage in dairy production. Current diagnostic methods, such as culture-based assays, are time-consuming, require laboratory infrastructure, and are impractical for real-time, field-level testing. This often delays intervention, results in unnecessary milk waste, and contributes to antibiotic overuse and the global rise of antimicrobial resistance. Our solution is a self-powered microfluidic device that combines sample filtration and label-free bacterial detection in a compact, user-friendly format. Using engineered flow and microchannels, the chip autonomously processes milk samples without external power, pumps, or reagents. Integrated microfiltration structures filter bacteria from milk matrices, while the detection zone enables real-time analysis based on physical or optical changes. The device delivers results in under 15 minutes and has been successfully prototyped and tested in both human and bovine milk samples. This project is being advanced in collaboration with an applied research institute (e.g., SAIT’s ARIS), whose facilities and multidisciplinary expertise support device refinement, regulatory planning, and field validation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Paul Adams

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRLUP – Biomass-Derived Carbon-Negative Solvent and Biochar: Product Development Roadmap and TRL Advancement

This project focuses on advancing a carbon-negative biomass conversion technology that produces two high-impact products: a bio-based solvent for industrial and energy applications, and hydrochar for use as a regenerative soil amendment. Over four months, the intern will support the development of application-specific product formulations, engage with potential customers and offtakers to validate product-market fit, and map out regulatory and certification pathways for commercialization. In parallel, the project will continue to document technical performance and scale-up requirements to advance the technology from TRL 4 to TRL 5. The outcome will be a market-informed commercialization roadmap that integrates product development, customer needs, regulatory planning, and technical readiness, positioning the innovation for deployment in Canada’s energy and agriculture sectors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Mojtaba Karimian Kelishadrokhi

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRLUP – AI assisted Cloud based Simulation Platform Using Fine Tuned Large Language Models

In industry, a wide range of specialized software is used for optimization, design, and simulation across sectors such as oil and gas, with significant adoption in regions like Alberta. These simulation tools are powerful but require users to possess advanced knowledge of mathematics, physics, and coding. Setting up and running simulations can therefore be complex, time-consuming, and prone to failure, especially when clear documentation or support is lacking. This project aims to build specialized chatbots using large language models (LLMs) to provide an accurate and user-friendly simulation workflow. It will also provide cloud computing options to support hardware setup.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Omar Wahdan

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRLUP – SolarEvo Shingles

This project focuses on developing solar shingles that act as both a roofing material and a clean energy generator. The goal of this project is to refine the product design, build a go-to-market plan, and create a path to commercialization. These shingles are made from recycled materials and designed to be durable, weather-resistant, and visually appealing, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional roofing and solar panels. The project will help Edmonton Unlimited support local clean tech innovation, job creation, and the growth of environmentally responsible startups.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Olle Lagerquist;Tonya Wolfe

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Investigating community-based real estate options in Montréal’s Chinatown

??This project builds upon current and historical advocacy around cultural heritage in Montréal’s Chinatown, specifically addressing the desire for community control in urban development. In the context of historical disinvestment and current pressures of gentrification, JIA Foundation seeks to forward a pathway to equitable neighbourhood change through community-oriented real estate solutions. By creating practical and multilingual information on five community real estate models, this project aims to provide resources that property owners and residents can use to instigate community-led development. The resources will focus on processes like building conservation, project financing, and collective ownership structures. With a significant amount of property ownership in the neighbourhood tied to family associations and community organizations, the neighbourhood is well-positioned to utilize these tools to foster economic revitalization, affordable housing development, and cultural heritage conservation to the neighbourhood. The analysis will be informed by interviews with experts in the field, community consultation, analysis of internal research on neighbourhood land use and demographics, and a review of grey literature. With the growing housing crisis affecting more and more communities across Canada, this research will be able to offer insights to other community-based groups seeking to build community control in their own neighbourhood.?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ted Rutland

Student:

Partner:

JIA Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

TRLUP– Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC): Towards a pharmacologic exercise substitute

Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) is a protein that is more produced by athletes (muscles) compared to sedentary individuals. We have previously shown that this protein is responsible for some exercise-induced effects, its injections also produce exercise-like effects, and its decrease/absence speeds up ageing. Therefore, SPARC could be an exercise substitute – for instance – for individuals suffering from physical disability.
Within this context, the projects consists of exploring the possible usage of SPARC as a therapeutic agent via selected studies such as pharmacological stability and biological effects.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chantal Piché

Student:

Partner:

V1 Studio

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biomanufacturing

University:

Cégep de Thetford

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M Validation / QC Automne 2025 / Optimisation de la carbonatation minérale in situ accélérée des résidus miniers issus de roches ultramafiques

Ce projet de stage vise à étudier et à valider le potentiel commercial d’un procédé innovant de séquestration du dioxyde de carbone (CO2) par carbonatation minérale accélérée in situ des résidus miniers issus de roches ultramafiques (ou ultrabasiques). Il s’agit d’une solution prometteuse pour réduire l’impact des émissions de CO2 par les différentes industries. Ce stage vise à mener une étude de marché approfondie afin d’identifier les besoins, les attentes et les contraintes des secteurs industriels fortement émetteurs de CO2 tels que les cimenteries, la métallurgie extractive et l’exploitation minière. Pour ce faire, une méthodologie rigoureuse du programme Lab2Market sera suivie et qui propose un cadre structuré pour la validation de l’innovation à travers des ateliers pratiques, la découverte client et l’élaboration d’un modèle d’affaires solide. Des interactions directes auront lieu avec les acteurs clés des industries citées, afin de recueillir des informations précises sur le potentiel d’adoption de cette solution, ses avantages économiques, ainsi que les freins et risques associés à sa mise en œuvre. Une telle démarche permettra d’établir une analyse de marché complète, qui servira de base à la formulation d’un modèle d’affaires adapté, viable et durable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tikou Belem

Student:

Partner:

V1 Studio

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Sustainability & the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Improving EDI data collection practices in community-based seniors-serving programming in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) supports seniors-serving organizations throughout Edmonton. Currently, ESCC is implementing a 2-year Seniors Sector Inclusion Project (SSIP) to improve how these organizations understand equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices and how they welcome older adults from diverse backgrounds. The research intern will join the project team to find answers to our main research question: How can community-based seniors serving organizations collect and use EDI data in ethical ways? This includes exploring several components of data related to race, disability, 2SLGBTQ+, and ethnicity. ?We will work closely with two ESCC-led programs that directly support seniors. We will listen to staff and supervisors to understand the current situation, find missing pieces in EDI data collection, examine what’s working well, and create practical recommendations and a guide for ethical EDI data collection – for example, how to respectfully ask questions about identity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mary Beckie

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Performance and success metrics and impact evaluation of Surrey Innovation Boulevard health tech cluster

Innovation hubs or clusters are widely viewed as powerful engines of economic growth. Looking specifically at biotech cluster, each cluster / innovation hub varies from one another due to their origin and industry,thus each individual cluster needs customized research methodologies and metrics to track their success and impact on the Canadian health, economy and people. To support the recent and rapidly growing novel medical technology market and position Canada as a global player, it is critical to understand the unmet needs and success factors, within such clusters. Surrey Innovation Boulevard (SIB), a new and growing health technology cluster, offers a rare opportunity to track and understand the growth of a cluster from its birth and compare it’s performance with other clusters around the world. This research will provide recommendations that could help SIB attract firms / funds from other parts of the world and grow entrepreneurial firms commercializing local innovations. Tracking and comparing the success and failures of each innovation hub and benefits reaped by those high-technology firms within these hubs would provide insight the factors needed for cluster growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Lubik

Student:

Partner:

City of Surrey;NeuroCatch Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

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