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Scalability Development of Fc3TSR Preparation Using Shake Flasks and Bioreactors

This project will help improve the way a promising new cancer treatment protein, called Fc3TSR, is made in the lab. Fc3TSR has shown the ability to shrink tumors by changing how blood vessels grow in cancer, making treatments like chemotherapy more effective. However, making enough of this protein for further testing and future use is a big challenge. In this project, university researchers and industry partners will work together to find better ways to produce and purify Fc3TSR using specialized cells and bioreactors. The intern(s) will test different production conditions and help develop a method that can be scaled up safely and efficiently. This work will benefit the partner organization by speeding up the path to clinical trials and future commercialization, helping bring a new cancer therapy closer to patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fei Geng

Student:

Partner:

Novel Oncology Research and Innovation Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

AI Literacy via Social Agents

Our overarching goal of this project is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world, while fostering an understanding of ethical, safe, and trustworthy AI practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pourang Irani

Student:

Partner:

Honda Research Institute Japan Co., Ltd. (HRI-JP);Tactica Interactive

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Advancing Sustainable Rammed Earth Construction: A Novel Robotics-Assisted Approach

This project tackles the lack of automation in sustainable construction practices, focusing specifically on rammed earth — an ancient technique now hindered by labor intensity and poor ergonomic conditions. Earth House Holdings, a BC-based ecological building firm, aims to introduce automation without compromising the low-carbon ethos of traditional earth construction.
To address this, we propose developing a field-ready Automated Compaction System (ACS) that integrates programmable logic controllers (PLCs), embedded sensors, and real-time ergonomic feedback into a mobile ramming unit. The ACS aims to eliminate injury risk, improve stroke consistency, and quantify compaction quality with every cycle. This initiative aligns with Earth House’s need for scalable systems to meet increased demand across remote Indigenous sites.
Socially, this project will reduce labor strain and open the construction field to a more diverse workforce. Economically, it will enable Earth House to standardize compaction protocols, improve productivity, and scale operations sustainably. For Canada, this project contributes to housing innovation, job creation in the green tech sector, and leadership in Indigenous-informed, climate-resilient construction practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rishi Gupta

Student:

Partner:

Earth House Holdings Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of liming on lake shoreline plant communities

Acid rain has severely impacted lakes and plant life in southwestern Nova Scotia. To help endangered Atlantic Salmon, powdered limestone (lime) is now being added to lakes to reduce acidity. While this helps aquatic ecosystems, we don’t yet know how it affects rare lakeshore plants that thrive in low-competition environments. This project studies how liming impacts plant diversity and biology over two growing seasons. By comparing lime-treated and untreated areas, we aim to understand how different plant species respond to higher calcium and pH levels. The results will guide conservation efforts that protect both aquatic life and rare lakeshore plants.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ellie M Goud

Student:

Partner:

Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Saint Mary's University

Program:

Accelerate

Affordable Advanced Metering Technology Solutions (DERs for energy generation, distribution and consumption awareness with Real-time energy data)

iFormit Solutions Inc. develops accessible and cost-effective smart metering technologies aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in utility consumption. Their solutions serve landlords, property managers, utility companies, and electric vehicle (EV) users who face challenges with the high cost and complexity of traditional smart metering systems. The core innovation, the iMID Connector, allows for the retrofitting of conventional analog or digital meters to enable remote meter reading and real-time data collection through a cloud-based platform. This eliminates the need for full infrastructure replacement, significantly lowering deployment costs. Through this project, iFormit aims to address the technical challenge of inconsistent communication protocols across legacy meters. The intern will investigate ANSI standards and analyze optical communication methods to support multi-protocol integration. This work directly supports a pilot with Mahone Bay Electricity Utility to retrieve protocols from residential, commercial, and bi-directional meters and convert them to remote-readable formats. Another pilot with Vida Living will retrofit a 24-unit apartment building to monitor energy and water usage in real time. The anticipated social and economic benefits include reduced utility costs, enhanced user engagement, and emissions reduction. The project aligns with Net Zero Atlantic’s goal of enabling low-carbon innovation and modernizing energy infrastructure in Nova Scotia.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hamed Aly

Student:

Partner:

Net Zero Atlantic;iFormit Solutions

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Behaviour of post-installed adhesive anchors in concrete for crane-supporting structures

In steel structures, anchor bolts with steel base plates connect steel columns to concrete foundations. These anchors may experience different types of loading, including tension, shear, or combined shear and tension. There are two installation methods for anchors in reinforced concrete: cast-in-place anchors for new construction and post-installed anchors for existing structures. While research on cast-in-place anchors is extensive, studies on post-installed bonded anchors under different loads are limited, especially for crane-supporting columns attached to existing slabs. This research aims to critically investigate the performance of post-installed anchors in concrete foundations, including reinforced concrete slabs, under different types of loading. The effect of different parameters, such as the embedment length of the anchor, anchor spacing, anchor diameter, minimum edge distance of anchor, and thickness of column base plate, on the performance of anchors will be investigated. The findings from this proposed research will be crucial for the partner organization as they are currently seeking guidelines for installing their crane structures in existing building slabs. The results of this research will benefit structural engineers and the steel construction industry in Canada. Furthermore, this project will provide training for an intern in structural engineering and nonlinear finite element analysis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anjan Bhowmick

Student:

Partner:

Premium Groupe Industriel

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Automatic Speech Recognition Adaptation for Pharma IoT Devices

The project is titled Automatic Speech Recognition Adaptation for Pharma IoT Devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

M. Omair Shafiq

Student:

Partner:

Sidratec Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Pathfinder & AI Language Tutors: Smart Tools for Canadian PR Success

The proposed research project will focus on developing and improving an AI-powered tutoring app designed to help prospective immigrants enhance their language skills for permanent residency applications. Interns will refine the app’s features, including personalized lessons, real-time feedback, and exam simulations for IELTS and CELPIP. This project benefits the partner organization by offering an effective, technology-driven solution to language barriers, increasing applicants’ chances of meeting language requirements. By integrating AI-driven tutoring, the organization can provide a structured and accessible learning tool for users.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shaimaa Ali

Student:

Partner:

PR Coach Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Building Capacity for Patient-Oriented Research in Nephrology: A Digital Approach to Overcoming Barriers

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects about 1 in 10 people in British Columbia, placing a significant strain on the healthcare system. Patient-oriented research (POR) helps improve health outcomes by involving people with lived experience as active partners in research. However, many researchers face challenges to training, making it difficult to adopt POR.
This project, in partnership with Providence Health Care and the BC Kidney Research Unit (BCKRU), explores how digital tools can help researchers overcome these barriers. By developing an online capacity-building hub with training modules, mentorship opportunities, and shared resources, we aim to support early-career researchers in integrating POR into their work. Through interviews and surveys with early career researchers affiliated with Providence Health Care, we will assess the effectiveness of digital tools in enhancing POR engagement. The findings will provide insights on how technology can make POR more accessible and sustainable in kidney health research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vincent Laliberte

Student:

Partner:

Providence Health Care

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Human-Coyote Interactions in Liberty Village

This project will explore the increase in coyote sightings and incidents in Liberty Village, Toronto. By analyzing data from community reports and speaking with residents and wildlife experts, the team will identify patterns and reasons behind human-coyote conflicts. The goal is to help the City of Toronto understand why these interactions are happening and to suggest ways to reduce them. The project will also include Indigenous perspectives to ensure informed recommendations. This work will support the City’s efforts to improve public safety, raise awareness, and promote peaceful coexistence between people, pets, and coyotes in urban spaces.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fatih Sekercioglu;Lubna Badri Mohammed

Student:

Partner:

City of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration; Utilities

University:

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning; Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Safe travels: Regional coordination of community-based weather, water, and ice monitoring for community travel safety in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet, Nunavut

Across Inuit Nunangat (Inuit homelands in Canada), Inuit have been travelling on the land, water, and ice since time immemorial to hunt, fish, gather, and access other communities. Inuit knowledge (IK) is learned through oral history and personal experience to understand when and how to travel on the land. However, Inuit travel safety is threatened as the Arctic warms rapidly, resulting in greater unpredictability of weather, water, ice, and climate (WWIC) conditions and physical injury. Though Inuit often travel hundreds of kilometers from their communities, many northern weather stations are located at community airports, which means that weather information does not meet the needs of community members. This PhD research project aims to explore community-based environmental monitoring (CBM) programs in Pond Inlet and Iqaluit to support travel safety across Nunavut. Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) is a program that connects young people aged 15-35 with education, employment and funding opportunities that support them in exploring successful careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy (Canada’s ocean, fresh water, wastewater and ice sectors). Acting as a Regional Coordinator, Faith will help establish a northern presence for BFP, expand outreach, and share resources that promote opportunities within the Sustainable Blue Economy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gita Ljubicic

Student:

Partner:

SOI Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Scoliosis management through novel asymmetry surface topography analysis

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves abnormally, often developing in children and adolescents. To monitor how scoliosis progresses, patients usually have repeated x-rays over several years, sometimes as often as every six months. While this helps doctors track changes in the spine, it also means children are exposed to repeated radiation during an important time in their growth and development. Our project introduces a new, non-invasive technology called BackSCNR that can assess spinal curvature using 3D surface scans of the back, without any radiation. This project could improve scoliosis care by reducing radiation exposure, cutting costs, and making clinic visits easier for families. If successful, BackSCNR could become a widely used tool, bringing safe and accurate scoliosis monitoring to clinics everywhere, especially in places with limited access to imaging. Our goal is to improve care while keeping the health and safety of children as the top priority.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lindsey Westover;Samer Adeeb

Student:

Partner:

Alberta Health Services

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration; Retail trade

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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