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Enhancing Vision Encoders for GUI Navigation with VLMs

(1) the main activities of the partner
ServiceNow develops a platform for client organizations to manage and automate large-scale processes across various industries. In 2020, ServiceNow acquired Element AI to strengthen its presence in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) research landscape and the Canadian AI ecosystem. This acquisition enabled the development of AI-driven products that improve the platform’s capabilities. ServiceNow Research has made significant contributions to the field of foundation models, notably in Natural Language Processing (NLP), and has a strong presence in developing generative models for different data domains.
(2) the challenges the partner aims to solve through this project
Navigating GUIs poses significant obstacles for AI agents, especially in ensuring generalization across diverse tasks and domains. Current vision-language models struggle with compositionality, grounding abstract plans within pixel-based interfaces, and recovering from errors. This project seeks to address these issues by developing modular architectures that enhance planning, grounding, and execution, advancing the robustness of GUI agents while integrating reinforcement learning to improve alignment between predicted actions and interface outcomes.
(3) the anticipated social or economic benefits of the project for the partner organization(s)
Developing effective web agents has the potential to enable various applications, such as automating administrative tasks, assisting new employees with tool usage during onboarding, and making web navigation more accessible for individuals with visual or other impairments. Progress in this area can lead to the creation of prototypes and proofs-of-concepts for ServiceNow, supporting the integration of web assistants into production and advancing the product roadmap.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bang Liu

Student:

Partner:

ServiceNow Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Stage en stratégie marketing pour renforcer l’autorité de la marque Ludo et sa présence numérique

Le projet de recherche proposé vise à élaborer une stratégie marketing claire et efficace pour renforcer l’autorité de la marque Ludo et accroître sa visibilité auprès des entreprises. Le stagiaire travaillera à définir les bons messages, les bons canaux et les bons formats pour faire rayonner Ludo de manière cohérente et inspirante. Une attention particulière sera portée à la création d’une empreinte digitale durable et profitable, en développant du contenu engageant, en optimisant la présence en ligne (site web, infolettres, médias sociaux) et en analysant les retombées des actions mises en place. Ce projet permettra à Ludo de structurer ses efforts marketing, d’augmenter sa notoriété dans un marché concurrentiel et de mieux convertir les entreprises intéressées en clients fidèles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Amoros

Student:

Partner:

Ludo App

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Strengthening Canadian Competitiveness by Strengthening Local Value Chains

This proposed study is an unprecedented attempt by a North American municipality to proactively identify and strengthen the components of its local value chain to inform a comprehensive strategy dedicated to growing opportunities in local advanced manufacturing, targeting increasingly interwoven value chains. Surrey has the space and existing capabilities to become an advanced manufacturing hub for Canada, growing supply chains and attracting participants, which in turn will drive on-shoring of high value manufacturing in the region. This study can also serve as a template for identifying and strengthening other supply chains across Canada. Utilizing an established methodology developed by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom (Kumar, Srai, Pattinson & Gregory, 2013), we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of Surrey’s current value chain capabilities, particularly those associated with the Health Technology and Clean Technology sectors. Employing newly developed data visualization software, Firmogram by BluePrime Technologies, a Surrey-based advanced technology solutions company, this study will allow local firms to identify opportunities develop and extend their capacity and capabilities in line with local needs and allow the municipality to identify any gaps that need to be filled. It will also allow firms considering re-location to more easily identify opportunitiesand partnerships

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Lubik

Student:

Partner:

City of Surrey;Blueprime Technology Management Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Simulating and optimizing nanoparticle delivery through the flowing human airway mucus layer

Our airways are lined with mucus, transported by cilia in a process called the mucociliary escalator. This mucus protects against inhaled germs and pollutants but also poses a barrier to inhalable nanoparticles (NPs) used for drug or gene delivery. Understanding how NPs penetrate this layer is crucial. This internship uses Brownian dynamics simulations to study NP diffusion in flowing mucus. We focus on three main factors: the time- and space-varying mucus flow, interactions between NPs and mucin chains (both steric and adhesive), and NP shape. Mucus flow alters both NP movement and the mucin network structure, requiring our model to account for dynamic changes. NPs frequently encounter mucin chains, where repulsion and adhesion influence their motion. Rod-shaped NPs may diffuse more efficiently than spherical ones due to directional movement. This project aims to uncover key mechanisms of NP transport and inform the design of more effective NP carriers for inhalable therapies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James J Feng

Student:

Partner:

OmniscienceTech Enterprises Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

UPP Responsible Investing Summer 2025

The project has three objectives:
1. Establish a replicable approach to maintain a view of member perspectives: Review academic research and peer practices to recommend an approach to surveying members on responsible investing-related priorities, preferences and expectations.
2. Recommend an approach to developing materials for pension plan members on UPP’s Responsible Investing (RI) practices. Topics could include how RI ties to our fiduciary duty, exclusions, carbon footprint, climate solutions, investor stewardship, climate scenarios, and more.
3. Recommend an approach to developing RI-focused educational resources for pension plan members, informed by peer practices and academic research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jana Raver

Student:

Partner:

University Pension Plan Ontario

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Forms and qualities of social support: Understanding the role of relationships among Inuit healing from trauma

This project provides a space for Inuk participants (community members) in Nunavut to discuss appropriate methods for conducting research related to healing in their community. Methods for data collection and collaborative data analysis will be determined in collaboration with the community partner as prescribed by the Aajiqaitigiingniq Research Methodology. This methodology outlines an Inuit-defined approach to community based participatory action research and its application will ensure that future research, and other efforts to mobilize knowledge around healing, mental health or trauma reflect the community’s priorities and customs. Such research supports the development and delivery of wellness services that reflect Inuit needs and realities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kim Matheson

Student:

Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Décentrer la « démocratie » : perspectives danoises sur le childism, la citoyenneté vécue et les méthodologies critiques

Le projet de recherche mené à Roskilde Universitet s’inscrit dans une thèse doctorale portant sur la compréhension que les élèves du secondaire ont de la «?démocratie?» à la fin de leur éducation obligatoire. Alors que plusieurs pays, dont le Canada, misent sur l’éducation à la citoyenneté pour promouvoir les «?valeurs démocratiques?», on sait encore peu de choses sur ce que les élèves en retiennent réellement. La thèse compare les représentations de la démocratie dans les manuels scolaires de différentes juridictions occidentales, dans les discours des enseignant·es et dans ceux des élèves. Durant mon séjour à Roskilde, je collaborerai avec la professeure Hanne Warming, spécialiste de la citoyenneté vécue et de la notion de childism. Ce séjour permettra d’approfondir la méthodologie de ma thèse, de recueillir des manuels scolaires et de nourrir mon analyse. Il posera aussi des bases entre mon université d’attache, l’Université du Québec à Montréal, et Roskilde Universitet, pour des collaborations concernant l’éducation à la citoyenneté. Enfin, cela permettra d’introduire le childism dans les travaux en français menés à Montréal, tandis que je contribuerai aux projets de Roskilde grâce à mon expertise en théorie politique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Dupuis-Déri

Student:

Partner:

Roskilde University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Scaling up smoothed particle hydrodynamics simulations with GPUs

Astrophysical simulations require significant computational resources. Most high-performance supercomputing clusters nowadays include a complement of graphics processing units (GPUs), as these have been shown to be highly efficient in terms of computation for the amount of energy consumed. Using only the CPUs (central processing unit) of a supercomputer leave the GPUs underutilized, wasting their potential. We plan to write algorithms that make efficient use of GPUs for astrophysical smoothed particle hydrodynamics simulations. Working in an astrophysics context introduces unique challenges due to the vast range of length and time scales involved. One strategy is to use individual timesteps, where portions of the simulation can evolve on faster timescales than other regions, which can afford orders of magnitude savings in computational expense. We focus on the problem of writing GPU efficient code for individual timesteps, with the goal of creating a hybrid CPU / GPU astrophysical simulation software.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Terrence Tricco

Student:

Partner:

Kobe University

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Synvest Capital Corporation

Synvest Capital Corporation operates in the highly competitive and dynamic hospitality industry, where maximizing revenue through strategic pricing and market analysis is crucial. The company faces the challenge of optimizing hotel performance by accurately forecasting demand and pricing, while considering economic factors, competitor activities, and consumer behavior. Their current processes for analyzing performance metrics and identifying trends are limited by traditional methods, which often lack the depth and real-time capabilities needed to make agile, data-driven decisions. This project will address the need for advanced data analytics and the development of sophisticated forecasting and pricing models that will enhance Synvest’s ability to respond quickly to market fluctuations, improve occupancy rates, and boost overall profitability. The innovation here lies in integrating business intelligence tools with market research to enable real-time adjustments and strategic decision-making. The expertise required includes advanced knowledge in data analytics, econometrics, forecasting, and hotel revenue management, with a particular focus on applying these skills in the context of a rapidly changing market. This project will go beyond routine tasks by creating actionable insights and automation that will empower Synvest to implement innovative pricing models, improve financial performance, and gain a competitive edge in the hospitality market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Heather Harrison

Student:

Partner:

Synvest Capital Corporation

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRL UP – Reusable take out project

The project idea is to drastically reduce single use take out cups and containers. To accomplish this drastic reduction, my business idea is to manufacture and provide reusable containers to businesses. In Canada there are not many businesses manufacturing their own reusable containers. In addition, there are no Manitoba businesses offering reusable takeout to restaurants. The benefit is to drastically reduce single use plastic cups and containers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jolen Galaugher

Student:

Partner:

North Forge

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education; Management of companies and enterprises; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Red River College Polytechnic

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Conception et développement d’une solution complète et commercialisable d’un terrain de mini-golf innovant grâce à la mécatronique

Le présent projet vise à accompagner une entreprise de service spécialisée dans le domaine du divertissement familial. Elle souhaite développer un produit commercialisable et exportable doté de certaines opérations spécialisées en automatisation et mécatronique. Les objectifs du projet vise à accompagner l’industriel afin de rendre plus robuste son produit. aussi il est souhaité de développer davantage le produit et de le rendre mature pour atteindre le marché.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc-André Gaudreau

Student:

Partner:

Laser Force

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TRLUP – Spacetime Multitasking Drone

The Spacetime AI Multitasking Drone is an intelligent indoor drone designed to serve as a personal assistant in homes and workplaces. Equipped with a robotic arm and powered by AI, it can fetch items, organize spaces, deliver tools or documents, assist with cooking and cleaning, and support individuals with mobility challenges (including seniors and people with disabilities). Acting as a responsive helper, it aims to boost daily productivity and independence. This project will deliver a smart, safe, and fully functional prototype, showcasing how next-gen technology can transform everyday effort into effortless living. For our partner organization, North Forge, this project represents high-impact innovation with strong commercial potential in Canada’s growing AI and automation landscape.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jolen Galaugher;Ralph Dueck

Student:

Partner:

North Forge

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education; Management of companies and enterprises; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Red River College Polytechnic

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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