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High performance engineered biocomposites for automotive sector

The proposed project seeks to develop biocomposite technology and products for the auto manufacturing industries. Five graduate students under the supervision of Dr.Mohini Sain, will work on manufacturing processes, mechanical characterization, composite rheology and development of molds for various types of bio-composites which have direct application in auto-industries and can act as substitute for fossil fuel based composites. The two partner organizations will be the Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing (CBBP), Faculty of Forestry, Univ. of Toronto and the Center for Power Train (PERDC) Ford Motor Co. based at Windsor. Ford Motor Co., Canada, has been interested in using biocomposites in automotive manufacturing and is therefore interested in collaboration with the University of Toronto and CBBP for the same. The above project proposal has been designed in consultation with representatives from Ford and matches their own priorities in biocomposites.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohini Sain

Student:

Partner:

Ford Motor Company

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Medium-scale stack testing to advance redox flow battery innovation

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are partnering with VanadiumCorp, Administration Gilles R. Dupuis Inc, and NanoNife to evaluate the performance of a redox flow battery stack prototype (9 cells, 9 × 500 cm²) developed by Administration Gilles R. Dupuis Inc and NanoNife. VanadiumCorp will supply the vanadium-based electrolyte, which will undergo conductivity optimization prior to testing. This collaborative effort aims to assess the stack’s performance and scalability, contributing to the development of next-generation energy storage solutions for a cleaner, more resilient grid.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maxime van der Heijden

Student:

Partner:

Administration Gilles R. Dupuis Inc.;VanadiumCorp Resource Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Enquête sur l’état actuel de la productivité, des interdépendances et des conflits juridictionnels dans l’industrie de la construction : vers des alliances d’avenir

L’industrie de la construction est un secteur majeur au Québec puisqu’elle représente à elle seule 13% du PIB et 1 emploi sur 20. Cependant, la réglementation qui l’encadre pose quelques difficultés. Cette réglementation date de 1968 et il s’agit de la Loi sur les relations du travail, la formation professionnelle et la gestion de la main-d’oeuvre dans l’industrie de la construction, ou loi R-20. La problématique soulevée dans cette étude est la partie de cette loi relative à la formation obligatoire pour les vingt-cinq métiers du bâtiment. En effet, ce nombre exagéré de métiers à formation obligatoire a de nombreux impacts significatifs : augmentation du nombre de contrats à signer, augmentation des coûts et des délais de réalisation d’un projet, difficulté de coordonner les travailleurs sur le chantier, moins de polyvalence des travailleurs, diminution de la motivation et de la fierté du travail accompli pour les travailleurs qui ne se participent qu’à une partie infime de l’ouvrage, etc. L’objectif de cette recherche est donc de mettre en avant ces points faibles et de proposer des recommandations afin d’y remédier et de faciliter l’introduction d’innovations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Constantine Katsanis

Student:

Partner:

EBC INC;Corporation des Entrepreneurs Généraux du Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISMS OF VIBRATION PERCEPTION BY PLANTS

Plants are not passive bystanders, they sense their surroundings and react to threats through chemical and vibrational cues. A key example of this is when a plant detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by neighboring plants that have been damaged by herbivores. Green leaf volatiles (GLVs), a subset of VOCs released in the atmosphere, are rapidly taken up by the inner tissues of plants via stomata, leading to [Ca2+]cyt increase and subsequent defense responses in Arabidopsis (GCaMP3) leaves. A key question scientists are now investigating is whether plants can use mechanical cues, such as the vibrations caused by herbivores, to activate defense mechanisms in a similar way to chemical communication. Thus, biotremology is a recently defined scientific discipline that studies the vibratory communication behavior through the use of substrate-borne vibrations. This research project aims to investigate the interaction between an herbivore species (L. trifolii ) and plants (Nicotiana tabacum), to investigate calcium signaling activation in response to vibrational cues emitted by chewing larvae. According to preliminary results, we expect that chewing vibrations will trigger a Ca2+ mediated signaling cascade in tobacco plants. These results will be integrated with other data to finalize a scientific publication.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Mason;Keiko Yoshioka

Student:

Partner:

University of Trento

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Integrated Resource and Energy Recovery System from Organic Slurries.

This is the first time that leading edge technologies are being put together: a microwave (MW) treatment process, a struvite crystallizer and an anaerobic digester, as a total manure treatment system for typical dairy farm operations. The new 915 MHz microwave unit will provide efficient nutrient solubilization and the resulting solution is suitable for generating struvite (fertilizer). Due to the efficient breakdown of solids particulates by the MW process, methane production via anaerobic digestion will be highly efficient with reduced digester footprint and huge savings in capital cost. This project will provide an opportunity for Opus DaytonKnight to penetrate and lead in the provision of waste management services within the agricultural sector in North America. Opus DaytonKnight will be benefitted by being suitably positioned in the market place to provide added value by energy and nutrient recovery from agricultural waste streams through transfer of knowledge from their municipal and institutional ties.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Victor Lo

Student:

Partner:

Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

A Study of Clients’ and Staff Perspectives of the Guelph Assertive Community Treatment Team’s Use of Community Treatment Orders

This study will give voice to the experiences and opinions of men and women diagnosed with serious mental illness who are clients of the Guelph Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) and at the same time subject to Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Instituted in 2005, CTOs require that individuals abide by certain conditions in order to live in the community; they are intended to provide comprehensive community support for these individuals such that admission to hospital is decreased. The study will also increase knowledge about how and why CTOs are used by service providers. The use of CTOs is controversial because it can be seen as coercive and limiting of client choice and self-determination. No prior studies of this specific population have been conducted in Canada. The project will help the Homewood Health Centre and the ACTT better understand the perspective of their clients, which will lead to more effective collaboration and improved client outcomes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy

Student:

Partner:

Homewood Health Centre;Homewood Research Institute

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University - Kitchener Campus

Program:

Accelerate

5N2 Strategic Implementation Project

5N2 is a Scarborough, Ontario non-profit that fights food insecurity by rescuing surplus food and turning it into support for local families. Since starting as a small soup kitchen in 2013, it now delivers over 4,500 free meals and pantry support each week with 24 partner organizations (14 direct beneficiaries) across Scarborough and the GTA. To cut food waste and help fund its programs, 5N2 launched “5N2 Farms,” two shipping-container hydroponic farms that grow pesticide-free leafy greens year-round; sold locally under “Buy Greens that Do Good,” these sales help cover about $12,000 in monthly operating costs. The farms face challenges—uneven crop performance, limited distribution, and brand/marketing gaps—so customer growth is essential. In 2025, three Mitacs BSI interns recommended actions now ready to implement: a 70/30 B2C/B2B sales mix to build community loyalty and secure stable institutional accounts (e.g., the Metro Toronto Zoo), co-branding and potential facility leasing, and a quarterly cost-and-pricing review. A companion marketing plan will boost visibility through local influencers, community events and markets, frequent posts, website improvements, and basic cybersecurity. Three graduate research assistants—two in marketing/sales and one in web, social, and analytics—will carry out this work with an academic supervisor and 5N2’s leadership.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ruben Burga

Student:

Partner:

5N2 Food for All

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Collective will and the Brazilian Left: how is a real movement built out of a crisis of praxis?

This project is intended to follow and analyse the most recent activities of groups identified to be in the Brazilian Left. Through fieldwork and theoretical analysis, the goal is to understand how the Left views itself, how collective will can be developed within these groups, and if a critical pedagogical methodology can assist in this process. The ethnographic methodology employed in this project will help to identify who the main actors are and what kind of activities have been prioritized by Left organizations. This is very important considering the context of poverty and inequality in Brazil, as these activities are often related to social justice concerns. Strong divergences are expected to be found between the perspectives of Left organizations that, on the surface, seem to be in agreement, which will help to explain why the Brazilian Left is fragmented and part of a general crisis of democratic representation in Brazil.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Justin Paulson

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de Brasília

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Pathways to Prosperity: New policy directions and innovative local practices for newcomer integration and attraction

This project will aim to promote interagency collaboration in order to improve immigrant integration. In order to achieve this goal, the intern will be involved in clarifying employer and college/university needs, local settlement agency capacities, and the institutional mechanisms that would be needed to promote and govern interagency collaboration. The research process will involve interviews, focus groups, and reviews of the literature. The project will lay out a coherent, evidence-based set of ideas and propositions to be used by LASI to construct viable commercial relationships. These relationships would entail the provision of services and advice by LASI members or member coalitions to the following actors: colleges and universities, employers and employer associations, international students, and internationally trained workers

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Faculty Supervisor:

Victoria Esses

Student:

Partner:

Conseil Economique and Social d’Ottawa Carleton;The Majdoub Group Financial Services

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Entangled Memories and Divided Belongings: Politicization of Memory and Othering in Post-Conflict Northern Cyprus

This project explores how different groups within the Turkish-speaking Cypriot community in Northern Cyprus remember the island’s history of conflict and how those memories shape their relationships and the future of the unresolved conflict. It focuses on two groups: native Turkish Cypriots born and raised on the island and naturalized citizens of the de facto state TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) of mainland origin. Although these groups now live together, their memories and experiences often differ, creating misunderstandings, tensions, ontological insecurities, and a sense of “us” versus “them.” Through in-depth interviews, this research listens to how people talk about the past ethnic conflict, their sense of belonging, and their aspirations for the island’s future regarding reconciliation. Rather than focusing only on formal negotiations, this project examines intra-communal tensions and how everyday people experience and talk about conflict, identity, belonging, and life in a state not officially recognized internationally. The project aligns with the expertise of both the home and host supervisors and provides a unique opportunity to establish enduring collaboration between McMaster University and Eastern Mediterranean University. It will lay the groundwork for future co-authored publications, joint conference panels, and a digital archive on intergenerational memory narratives in Cyprus.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alina Sajed

Student:

Partner:

Eastern Mediterranean University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Social Innovation; Other

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

AI based Animal Behavior Recognition: Dog Pose and Labeling

This project will develop a real-time Artificial Intelligence based system that accurately estimates 3D skeletal pose from monocular video of dogs and reliably classifies fundamental behaviors to support veterinary health monitoring and behavioral assessment applications. Recent research has demonstrated significant progress in automated animal behavior recognition. The intersection of computer vision, animal behavior analysis, and veterinary health monitoring represents a rapidly evolving field with significant implications for both technological advancement and animal welfare. The project addresses the societal challenge of pet mental health and accessible veterinary care, the technology will benefit Canadian pet owners and support the domestic pet care industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steve DiPaola

Student:

Partner:

Empawer Pet Corp.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

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

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Lululemon: Sports Bra Comfort Assessment

Female breasts experience large displacements during physical activities such as running and jumping. This can lead to problems such as breast discomfort, and even chronic neck and back pain. However, correctly designed sports bras can alleviate some of these symptoms, and enable women to exercise with greater comfort. lululemon Athletica strives to develop a sports bra with optimal support and comfort. Therefore, the objective of this collaboration is to understand the biomechanical and morphological variables that correlate with comfort under different activities and sports bra conditions. This will be done through a large scale experimental study of dynamic movements under a wide variety of bra design conditions. The results of this study will help us to understand the features of a sports bra that best provides user specific comfort, satisfaction and performance, so that these can be implemented and optimised for future designs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benno Nigg

Student:

Partner:

Lululemon

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing and Construction; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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