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L2M – Advancing Extracellular Vesicles Isolation via Capillary Microfluidics

This project focuses on developing an innovative passive capillary microfluidic platform for the isolation of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are essential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The goal is to create a more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective method of EV isolation compared to traditional techniques such as ultracentrifugation. This technology will allow for high-purity EV isolation without the need for complex equipment, making it highly appealing for research labs, biotech companies, and clinical settings. The expected benefit to the partner organization includes access to cutting-edge technology that could significantly enhance their research capabilities, streamline EV isolation processes, and offer a competitive edge in the growing field of personalized medicine and biomarker discovery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amir Sanati Nezhad

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M- GHGSensing product market readiness plan

This project supports the development of a market readiness plan for the GHGSensing product. The project’s outcome will help the company better understand marketing barriers and develop more realistic product launch strategies. GHGSensing aims to provide a cost-effective solution for large-scale emissions monitoring, enabling farmers to track and reduce their environmental impact more effectively. By facilitating emissions management, this product will contribute to Canada’s climate goals while supporting the agricultural industry in adopting more sustainable practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amin Komeili

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – Nature Home: Innovations at the Intersection of Housing, Sustainability, and Food Access

The proposed project aims to address housing affordability and sustainability challenges in Calgary by integrating greenhouses with residential spaces. This innovative approach seeks to create energy-efficient homes that also support year-round, culturally sensitive food production. The project will tackle regulatory, technical, and social barriers through participatory design, technical simulations, and engagement with stakeholders such as investors, community organizations, and local authorities. The expected benefit to the partner organization is a scalable and market-ready housing model that meets local demand, sets a new standard for sustainable living, and enhances the organization’s reputation as a leader in innovative housing solutions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laleh Behjat

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Developing Reliable Computational Models for Redox-Induced Electron Transfer

Spintronic materials have the potential to improve the density of computer memory and the speed of computer chips. The key feature of spintronic materials is that electronic changes (e.g., electron addition to a molecule) are coupled to changes in magnetic properties. We are particularly interested in transition-metal compounds that undergo redox-induced electron transfer (RIET) because these molecules have unique electronic and magnetic properties. Unfortunately, existing computational models for these molecules are unreliable because the most popular computational approach for RIET molecules (density functional theory, DFT) is unreliable, and because even in cases where DFT is accurate, current software often fails to solve the resulting equations. By systematically exploring RIET at a fundamental level, we will elucidate the reasons DFT fails and develop new, more reliable, approaches. These new methods will be applicable to many other problems too, including problems related to solar energy and industrial chemical manufacturing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Ayers

Student:

Partner:

Université Pierre et Marie Curie

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

L2M – Developing a Sustainable, Carbon-Negative Construction Material Using Phase Change Materials (PCM) From Agricultural Waste

BioCCM is an innovative start-up focused on sustainable construction materials, transforming agricultural and forestry biomass waste into phase change materials (PCMs) for energy-efficient buildings. These advanced materials provide an environmentally friendly solution for maintaining thermal comfort in structures while reducing carbon emissions and improving resource efficiency. By utilizing biomass residues, BioCCM addresses key environmental and economic challenges. Biomass waste, when not properly managed, can contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane, as it decomposes in landfills. For instance, Alberta’s food processing sector generates around 500,000 tonnes of biomass waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills. Similarly, approximately 11 million tones of straw produced in Alberta each year remain underutilized. By converting such waste into PCMs, BioCCM supports the adoption and scaling of advanced manufacturing technologies in home construction, promoting greener, more efficient, and cost-effective building methods.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hector De la Hoz Siegler

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Process Innovation at Mekapisk Enviroblu

This project aims to help Mekapisk EnviroBlu improve its business operations by streamlining internal processes, optimizing inventory management, and upgrading its financial and IT systems. The company will increase efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen communication by addressing these challenges. The improvements will enable EnviroBlu to grow its market reach, support Indigenous participation, and continue its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sharon Kent

Student:

Partner:

Mekapisk EnviroBlu

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

College of the North Atlantic

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Developing a Brand Health Framework for Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

The proposed project is to develop a unique brand health framework and measurement tools for the Canadian higher education marketplace to help Canadian post-secondary institutions more accurately and effectively assess the effectiveness of their branding and marketing efforts. This project will benefit the partner organization by providing a more accurate client brand assessment tool than currently exists.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Erin Heerey

Student:

Partner:

Academica Group

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L’intelligence émotionnelle au service du coaching exécutif : faciliter l’adoption d’un leadership inclusif en entreprise.

Ce projet explore comment les coachs exécutifs peuvent recourir aux compétences et habiletés émotionnelles afin de faciliter l’adoption d’un leadership inclusif auprès de leur clientèle. En fait, la recherche est motivée par le besoin croissant de méthodes efficaces pour promouvoir l’équité, la diversité, et l’inclusion (EDI) en entreprise, notamment à travers un leadership où les personnes se sentent écoutées et valorisées. Le but étant alors d’appréhender l’attribution de l’intelligence émotionnelle (IE) dans cette quête. Par ailleurs, ce projet pourrait bénéficier à l’organisation partenaire à travers un plan pour l’intégration de l’IE dans son processus de coaching en leadership inclusif, et dans ses activités quotidiennes relatives à l’EDI, de sorte à se hisser au rang de leader canadien dans son domaine. Finalement, ce travail vise à promouvoir des environnements de travail plus inclusifs, ce qui s’avère être à la fois bénéfique pour les entreprises et pour la société en général.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Estelle Morin

Student:

Partner:

Synclusiv

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Exploiting Nonlocal Effects in Quantum Error Correcting Codes

The industry partner, Xanadu, is developing large-scale quantum computers based on a photonic hardware platform.
All large-scale quantum computers will rely on error correction codes in order to carry out useful computations.
Due to the possibility for long-range qubit connections in a photonic system, via fibre optics, it may be possible to exploit non-local connections in order to improve the performance of error-correcting codes in this platform. The proposed project will explore novel variations of previously-known error-correcting codes in order to identify and characterize promising candidates, specifically tailored towards Xanadu’s architecture.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Graeme Smith

Student:

Partner:

Xanadu

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of the structural performance of mass timber form-fitting connections for gravity loading

The research program investigates the potential of form-fitting connections in terms of structural performance, manufacturing cost, ease of assembly, and embodied carbon to that of connectors currently employed in the industry. The joint topologies considered will be influenced by joinery techniques and geometry from various cultures and an understanding of the factors that led to their development while adapting them to modern mass timber products. More specifically, the study will focus on mortise and tenon (MT) and dovetail (DT) joinery for glulam purlin-to-beam and beam-to-column connections designed for gravity loading only.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Lacroix

Student:

Partner:

Blackwell Structural Engineers

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

High-throughput screening and machine learning for the discovery and synthesis of iron-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction

The OER is a key reaction in water splitting, crucial for green hydrogen production. Currently, precious-metal catalysts like IrO2 and RuO2 are effective but prohibitively expensive and rare, limiting their application. Iron-based electrocatalysts, given their abundance and favorable catalytic properties, offer a promising alternative but require further optimization to achieve performance levels competitive with state-of-the-art catalysts.
The discovery of these new materials traditionally relies on trial-and-error experimentation, which can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. However, advances in ML and density functional theory (DFT) calculations accelerate the virtual discovery by fast acquisition of catalytic performance and synthesis conditions computationally. We can quickly explore a vast chemical space and exploit towards the identification of the most promising iron-based materials for OER and optimizing their synthesis parameters for successful experimental validation.
The aim of this project is to accelerate the discovery and optimization of iron-based electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) using high-throughput computational screening and machine learning (ML) models. This project focuses on predicting both the catalytic properties and the synthesis conditions of potential catalysts, reducing experimental trial-and-error, aiming to discover novel materials not previously published and allowing for the validation of only the most promising candidates.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bruno Pollet

Student:

Partner:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Globalink Research Award

L2M – Designing and Development of a Smart Hydroponics Platform to Promote Welleness

This project aims to develop a vertical farming system that will produce fresh, high-quality crops in urban areas, helping to address food insecurity and promote wellness. Using advanced farming technology, the system will require less land and water compared to traditional agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient. The expected benefits for the partner organization include contributing to sustainable food production, reducing reliance on long supply chains, and supporting the growing wellness market by providing pesticide-free, nutritious produce directly to urban consumers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rafiq Ahmad

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.