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Assessing co-benefits of CO2 utlization technologies

The proposed research project addresses the transformative potential of CO2 valorization in industrial processes, turning waste emissions into valuable products while advancing economic and environmental goals. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a necessary option, but in a truly circular, net-zero economy, there will be opportunities for CO2 to be used as a resource. We will identify examples of processes where CO2 utilization could partially offset the cost of CO2 capture by enhancing operational efficiency, economic viability, and reduce the environmental impact of the underlying production process. We will model and optimize these processes, quantifying the economic and life cycle environmental benefits. Using these models, we will explore the trade-offs between profit and greenhouse gases (GHG) impacts and deliver actionable insights for retrofitting industrial facilities and scaling CO2 utilization technologies. The findings will offer Canadian industries a roadmap to decouple economic growth from emissions, advancing a circular and sustainable economy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sean McCoy

Student:

Partner:

Carbon Utilized Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Development of mass spectrometry-based metabolomics to explore the chemical complexity of cannabis

The medical cannabis industry in Canada is at the forefront of cannabis research, yet it faces significant challenges due to the plant’s complex chemical composition, including numerous cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds. Currently, cannabis prescriptions often rely on limited clinical data, leading to inconsistent therapeutic outcomes. This project addresses these challenges by developing an advanced metabolomics approach using state-of-the-art liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). By comprehensively profiling both volatile and non-volatile cannabis compounds, we aim to map the full chemical diversity of cannabis cultivars. This metabolomics-driven strategy will enable a more precise, evidence-based classification of cannabis strains, improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Additionally, the project will produce innovative bioinformatics tools for accurately identifying metabolites, linking chemical profiles to therapeutic effects. This research bridges analytical chemistry and clinical medicine, advancing Canada’s leadership in medical cannabis research and supporting better health outcomes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tao Huan

Student:

Partner:

Controlled Chemistry

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Business Development and Marketing Intern

Sport Product Testing offers a comprehensive of testing and validation services for companies health and wellness industry. The internship project is aimed at improving the visibility and reach of Sport Product Testing to small and medium enterprises. To address this, SPT is looking to bring on a master’s in biomedical technology student to help enhance their marketing and business development strategy, thus increasing exposure and building stronger relationships with SMEs. The current challenge is not just about routine marketing efforts but specifically strategically positioning the organization within relevant industry networks and creating long-term engagement opportunities. The intern will develop a marketing and outreach plan that is targeted to the health and wellness industry, specifically highlighting Canadian small and medium enterprises. With guidance from the industry sponsor and academic supervisor, the intern will create marketing strategy documents, identify small and medium enterprises that would benefit from Sport Product Testing’s services, develop and execute a targeted marketing and outreach strategy, and produce long term marketing and outreach plans. These tasks will improve the current marketing and outreach efforts of Sport Product Testing. There will be increased exposure of Sport Product Testing in the health and wellness industry, specific to the local market. This internship project will help grow the reach of Sport Product Testing overall, and will provide potential leads and new business. The intern will also assist in planning, promoting, and executing a networking event at Sport Product Testing. This will be beneficial for Sport Product Testing as there will be key industry stakeholders and potential partners at the event, which will increase their visibility and provide awareness about the services they offer.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roman Krawetz

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Agriculture; Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

The Business Case for Sustainability: Cost Savings and New Revenue Generation through Implementing Sustainable Community Plans in Small Ontario Municipalities

The proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern aims to find cost-saving trends of market-based instruments and other mechanisms for small municipalities. By collecting data indicating the performance of different types of market-based instruments and other mechanisms the intern will be able to distinguish which ones have seen the most positive results in regards to cost-savings. This benefits the partner organization, as they will receive hard evidence concerning the effectiveness of their suggested policies and procedures within sustainable community plans. With this information LURA consulting can better serve future clients by emphasizing the benefits of particular market-based instruments. This research also gives LURA a chance to promote their success with past clients, future advancing their reputation as a sustainable community plan development leader.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amelia Clarke

Student:

Partner:

LURA Consulting

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

OQULi online RAG service platform implementation

Integration of R&D efforts produced from the Dalhousie Computer Science team in 2024 on AI Comparison capabilities for the application CODiii Rogue. Successful individual will be compiling an integrated python backend to a newly design UI with the injection of results from previous AI findings. In addition to the work outlined above, this project will extend into variations of docum

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ga Wu

Student:

Partner:

Oquli

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Technical Process Technician & Data Management Assistant

Bryan & Company LLP is a mid-size full-service law firm in Edmonton, Alberta, with a long history of community engagement dating back to 1928. The firm’s vision for its next 100 years is supported by a strategic plan designed to guide its operations from 2023 to 2028. This strategic plan (the first strategic plan implemented for the firm) outlines three core pillars: “Invest in Our Talent”, “High-Grading Work”, and “Optimize Our Process Systems & Tools”. The firm has already successfully completed initial technology upgrades, and in 2025, the firm is focusing on executing critical technology and process improvements to continue its growth trajectory.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hina Abro;Hayden Witt

Student:

Partner:

Bryan & Company LLP

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

NorQuest College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Value Stream Mapping for Process Optimization of Construction Companies

Achieving maturity and excellence in project management requires systematic tools that establish well-defined processes and standardized procedures for effective planning and execution. Value Stream Mapping (VSM), a key lean methodology, enables construction organizations to identify inefficiencies, minimize waste, and enhance overall productivity. By providing a visual representation of the entire workflow—from project inception to completion—VSM helps stakeholders detect bottlenecks, redundancies, and non-value-adding activities, ultimately leading to streamlined operations. It also fosters collaboration and transparency by aligning teams around common objectives, improving communication, and facilitating continuous process optimization.
This project aims to enhance construction organizational efficiency through data-driven insights and industry best practices. It focuses on three key objectives: (1) conducting VSM analysis to diagnose workflow inefficiencies and resource allocation issues, informing strategies for operational improvement; (2) developing evidence-based recommendations to enhance process maturity, ensuring consistency and scalability through industry benchmarking and best practices; and (3) integrating Lean Six Sigma 4.0 principles to drive continuous improvement using advanced data analytics, automation, and digital tools. This structured approach will support ETRO Construction Limited in refining its organizational processes, improving productivity, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence, strengthening its competitiveness in the construction industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rajeev Ruparathna

Student:

Partner:

ETRO Construction

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Building Language-Based Tourism Opportunities in Haida Gwaii, Canada

The purpose of this project is to work with the Haida to implement a community-based tourism program to support the development and revitalization of their language. Based on the findings of a doctoral thesis undertaken with the community, the program will support culturally appropriate uses of language within tourism settings. Foundational to the program is supporting language relationships, meaning the people, networks, and associations within the community that serve to create a mutually supportive speaking environment. The goal is to establish a planning strategy, clarify the program goals, and establish effective valued practices to support language usage. In addition to determining the effectiveness of the program by assessing the relationships supported, a critical inquiry will explore visitor perceptions toward language and cultural interpretation. This research will inform decisions on language content and training. The benefit to the partner organization is the development of a culturally appropriate and integrated language program in the community

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pamela Wright

Student:

Partner:

Haida Heritage Centre/Council of the Haida Nation;Haida Enterprise Corporation (Richmond, BC)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Fur Seals, Nuu-chah-nulth and Pelagic Sealing in British Columbia (1860s-1910s)

In Canada in recent decades, Indigenous Peoples have been recognizing publicly their relationship with the environment as one of the fundamental features of their cultural identity. The project will show that historically Nuu-chah-nulth/marine mammal relationship was much more complex than commonly understood. While whaling is today recognized as central in their identity, history, and culture their relationship with pelagic mammals is more sophisticated. However, as Chief Earl George of the Ahousaht has noted, sea fur seals today are largely unknown among younger generations, despite communities relied on them in 19th century. Therefore, the project will get a light on what seems to be forgotten: how Nuu-chah-nulth/fur seal relationship evolved at a time when natives-settler interactions were very strong.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Lutz

Student:

Partner:

Università del Piemonte Orientale

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Globalink Research Award

A Bayesian pharmacokinetics integrated phase I–II design to optimize dose-schedule regimes for multi-level multi-graded outcomes

Cancer treatment requires a precise understanding of how drugs work at different doses and schedules. This research project aims to develop an advanced method for designing clinical trials for early-stage cancer beyond traditional approaches. The project will create a sophisticated statistical framework that simultaneously evaluates drug toxicity and effectiveness across multiple complexity levels while incorporating detailed information about how drugs interact with the human body. Core Clinical Sciences (CCS) will benefit from this research by gaining a more nuanced approach to determining optimal drug dosing. The new methodology will allow researchers to make more accurate recommendations about drug schedules, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment efficacy. By developing a more comprehensive analysis technique, this project could help researchers design smarter clinical trials that provide clearer insights into new cancer treatments, ultimately supporting the development of more personalized and effective cancer therapies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Haolun Shi

Student:

Partner:

Core Clinical Sciences

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Expanding dietary supplement Market Opportunities

The intern will focus on commercial and business development efforts in promoting a product line of dietary supplements manufactured by Kondor Pharma Inc. to the Canadian market. This involves the leveraging of the intern’s academic and professional experience gained from his recent Master of Science in Management (innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship). Kondor Pharma Inc. uses innovative molecular biology combined with natural herbal supplements to provide dietary supplements to its targeted demographics directly to consumers and through wholesale distribution.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ruben Burga

Student:

Partner:

Kondor Pharma Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Suivi des propriétés chimiques et mécaniques d’un filet d’enrobage de balles rondes.

Devant la problématique de la gestion des plastiques agricoles, une entreprise canadienne a développé un dispositif biodégradable d’attache des fourrages secs. Cette solution permetrait aux producteurs agricoles de disposer localement, de façon responsable et à faible cout du filet d’enrubannage comparativement aux solutions traditionnelles. Afin d’évaluer la viabilité de la disposition locale et de la dégradation du filet d’enrubannage dans le temps, un dispositif standardisé semi-permanent sera installé dans trois entreprises de la province du Québec. Le dispositif permettant le contrôle de l’environnement en contact avec le matériel d’enrubannage permet de recrée une dégradation aérobique, dans le but d’évaluer la dégradation du filet dans des conditions réalistes. La dégradation du filet d’enrubannage sera basée sur des critères mécaniques et chimiques à lesquels des analyses de sols et microbiologiques seront ajoutées systématiquement. Les analyses microbiologiques et de sols seront effectuées afin de déterminer la nature de l’activité biologique responsable de la dégradation du matériel d’enrubannage et de déterminer les effets de la dégradation du matériel sur l’environnement immédiat.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nicholas Lefebvre

Student:

Partner:

CNH Industrial

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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