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Mesure de la maturité et de la transformation numérique de la Ville de Laval

Les entreprises manufacturières de la Ville de Laval au Québec affichent un retard significatif dans l’adoption des technologies numériques, attribué au manque d’alignement avec le modèle d’affaires, la difficulté à établir des indicateurs clés de performance, et le déficit de compétences internes et de motivation des employés. Ce projet vise à évaluer la maturité numérique des entreprises lavalloises et la compétence numérique des individus à travers des questionnaires destinés aux gestionnaires. Une comparaison est ensuite établie entre le niveau de maturité numérique de Laval, du Québec, et du Canada, en utilisant des indicateurs liés à la transformation numérique. Enfin, une démarche stratégique est suggérée pour aligner les parties prenantes de l’écosystème, offrant à la Ville de Laval un outil pour prioriser ses efforts et soutenir les entreprises dans leur transformation numérique, améliorant ainsi leur compétitivité.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fabiano Armellini;Elaine Paiva Mosconi;Christophe Danjou;Catherine Beaudry

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Laval

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration; Utilities

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un additif inhibiteur de corrosion vert pour un formate de potassium destiné au dégivrage et l’antigivrage des ponts et routes

La recherche envisagée vise à relever le défi critique de combattre la corrosion induite par l’utilisation répandue de sels de déglaçage, tels que le NaCl et le CaCl2, sur les infrastructures routières. Cette problématique majeure entraîne une détérioration accélérée des structures en béton, avec des conséquences coûteuses sur l’entretien et la durabilité des infrastructures. L’objectif central de cette étude est de développer un additif inhibiteur de corrosion vert, inspirer de la nature, pour un produit de dégivrage innovant à base de formate de potassium, produit par électrolyse du CO2 par Electro Carbon, qui présente une efficacité de dégivrage supérieure aux sels courants.
La méthodologie proposée implique la recherche d’additifs inhibiteurs de corrosion durables, le développement d’un additif pour le formate de potassium puis l’évaluation en laboratoire de la performance du produit développé en termes de corrosion des métaux et dégradation des bétons et en conditions hivernale en termes de dégivrage, d’antigivrage et de glissement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Denis Brassard

Student:

Partner:

Electro Carbon

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

A techno-economic analysis of the potential for the capture and transportation of carbon dioxide for utilization as an industrial feedstock in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia plans to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. The province wants to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia using renewable electricity. Hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide are three precursors to products that will be essential to a sustainable future: Methanol can be produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, a versatile chemical used in various applications, including sustainable aviation fuels and fertilizers can be produced with ammonia from the combination of hydrogen and nitrogen.
Producing methanol and urea requires a source of carbon dioxide. Obtaining carbon dioxide while reducing emissions involves: identifying current and potential future sources of CO2 emissions; assessing the carbon capture technologies; and analyzing methods for transporting CO2 from the sources to industrial facilities producing the value-added products.
Overall, the research will analyze the economic feasibility of different carbon-capture technologies and methods of transporting to industrial plants for its utilization. Nova Scotians will gain from this research, as the capture of carbon dioxide will not only reduce the province’s emissions, but its utilization will create employment opportunities and foster economic benefits.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Larry Hughes

Student:

Partner:

EverWind Fuels

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Green/Alternative Energy; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Innovation of Breakfast Cereals and Snacks for Control of Appetite and Post-Prandial Glycemia

Obesity and high levels of blood glucose are major risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Controlling food intake and blood glucose responses after a meal may help prevent the development of these diseases. Research suggests that people who consume breakfast cereals are at lower risk of cardiometabolic disease than those who skip breakfast. Given their health benefits, further improving the composition of breakfast cereals/snacks may further help regulate appetite and blood glucose responses. We will examine whether certain food constituents (e.g. dietary fibres, protein, resistant starches) added to breakfast cereals/snacks help regulate appetite, food intake and blood glucose in healthy adults, as compared to a traditional breakfast cereal. The proposed research will allow the partner organization to develop breakfast products that help individuals regulate their food intake and their blood glucose response after a meal, thus reducing their risk of developing cardiometabolic disease

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Faculty Supervisor:

Harvey Anderson

Student:

Partner:

General Mills Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions of the eco-bio-social drivers of dengue virus transmission among residents living in urban São Paulo city, Brazil

Dengue virus (DENV) is a virus that is spread by some mosquitoes in Latin America and the Caribbean. In recent years, DENV has spread rapidly, particularly in Brazil. The climate greatly influences the biology of the mosquito and the virus. On top of that, there are social factors that allow DENV to spread including living in big cities where people are close together with mosquitoes living among them. Research has shown that misconceptions about DENV still exist. An individual’s knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceptions (KAPP) about transmission pathways, treatment, and prevention can influence dengue infection. This is why it is important to understand the KAPP regarding the ecological, biological, and social (eco-bio-social) drivers of DENV outcomes among members of urban Brazilian communities. It is also critical to understand the relevant socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with dengue KAPP. We are proposing a parallel mixed-methods research project in collaboration between McMaster University in Canada and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The implementation of this project will promote knowledge exchange, capacity building, cross-cultural understanding, and policy/public health impact. Findings from this study may inform dengue health education campaigns and vector control awareness in the study region and across the globe.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lawrence Mbuagbaw

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de São Paulo

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

The Atlantic Canada Retrofit Accelerator

This project aims to develop a systematic approach to deep energy efficiency retrofits for prevalent building archetypes in Atlantic Canada, resulting in a comprehensive roadmap for regional and national deep retrofit acceleration. As part of a larger federally-funded endeavor, it contributes to the establishment of regional hubs, known as “Retrofit Accelerators,” aimed at guiding building owners in implementing deep retrofit projects across Canada and aiding in meeting emission reduction targets outlined in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Collaborating with over 20 partner organizations, including NSCC, the project encompasses diverse research goals: understanding building quantities and types, establishing baseline data for current building conditions and energy performance, developing a comprehensive database, tracking retrofit progress, and assessing housing affordability and demographics. NSCC’s pivotal role involves academic support to identify building archetype data and articulate a retrofit roadmap for Atlantic Canada. The project aims to create tools, share findings, and foster collaboration for widespread progress.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wayne Groszko

Student:

Partner:

ReCover

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Nova Scotia Community College

Program:

Accelerate

Single protein isolation in Free flow counter-gradient focusing

The free-flow counter gradient focusing technology provides a solution to tackling the problem of separating and collecting large amounts of protein sample. This technology is to be high performance and scalable, and is meant to compete against current batch mode protein separation techniques. The intern will assist in developing the experimental set-up necessary to validate this protein separation system. They will also be responsible for attaining the data necessary to continue towards the goal or rendering this technology scalable. The partner organization AMS is expected to benefit from the developed technology by gaining stake in a technology that they can leverage for their soft robotic and microfluidic applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carolyn Ren

Student:

Partner:

Air Microfluidic Systems Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Applying Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agricultural Management of Soil Water and Nutrients in Saskatchewan

To feed the globally increasing population and increasing costs of producing food, this project seeks to use artificial intelligence to develop an app to assist in sustainable agriculture management. By monitoring soil moisture, nutrient levels, climate and crop type, a machine learning algorithm will link the farming action (application of fertilizer, flood irrigation and other) and the crop output to capture current farming practises. Also, the participating farmers will gain access to the real-time, collected soil moisture and nutrient data to aid in their farming decision making. This improved understanding of soil moisture, nutrient levels, climate, crop and related data will lead to developing and adapting future sustainable farming strategies as climate change continues.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denise Stilling

Student:

Partner:

Custom Agricultural Intelligence Inc.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Outils soutenus par une IA pour accompagner les propriétaires de puits privés

Une eau potable de qualité est essentielle à la santé de tous. Plus d’un dixième des ménages québécois consomment l’eau
de puits privés. Il incombe aux propriétaires de ces puits de s’assurer de la potabilité de leur eau. Ceux qui suivent la
recommandation consistant à faire régulièrement analyser leur eau éprouvent souvent des difficultés à comprendre leurs
résultats d’analyse et, en cas de contamination, à identifier les mesures correctrices appropriées. Le présent projet vise à
déterminer si des outils soutenus par une intelligence artificielle (IA) pourrait permettre d’accompagner les propriétaires de
puits privés à travers ce processus et de soutenir leur prise de décision. Ce faisant, ce projet souhaite ultimement contribuer
à prévenir les maladies d’origine hydrique chez les ménages ruraux. Les apprentissages effectués dans le cadre de ce projet
alimenteront également le développement d’une offre de services en IA pour le Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux
de Chaudière-Appalaches.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mehdi Adda;Patrick Archambault

Student:

Partner:

Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université du Québec à Rimouski; Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

New Analytical Approaches to Social Media Data

In general, market research agencies use surveys and social media analytics as different ways to explain customer behaviour. Vision Critical, a Vancouver software and market research firm, is currently testing how the two can be combined to generate new findings. While the company intends to offer this approach as a service, various important questions to be answered beforehand: for example, how can panelists’ activities on social media correlate with their responses to survey questions? Which factors or benefits motivate respondents to take part in social media integration studies? Analyzing results of past and upcoming pilot projects in SPSS, this project will address these points so that Vision Critical can extend its range of services with this new offering and effectively compete with other large agencies that offer similar social media features. The findings will be published in white papers and also documented in a project report for the Master of Publishing program at SFU.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Maxwell

Student:

Partner:

Vision Critical

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Lead Scoring in using Artificial Intelligence and Network Ranking Methods

This research project works to improve the industry partner’s customer engagement prediction by using advanced analytics. The project focuses on understanding which contacts are most likely to engage with a customer’s marketing campaign, such as opening emails, clicking links, or making transactions. By analyzing a large amount of data, the research team will develop models and techniques to accurately predict customer behavior. This will help the industry partner provide targeted and effective communication strategies for their customers, enhancing their overall experience. The project will also contribute to the academic discourse on data analysis and predictive modeling, potentially offering new insights and strategies for improving customer engagement in the digital marketing domain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stanko Dimitrov

Student:

Partner:

Constant Contact

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Alisa McNaughton – 51 Food and AgTech Fund

Food & agtech innovation are important contributors to Canada’s innovation ecosystem and the productivity of Canada’s agriculture and food sectors. This project will support the development of novel business processes at an emerging Canadian venture capital firm, as well as research into early stage science and technology companies within the sector through market analysis and due diligence on investment opportunities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ari Pandes

Student:

Partner:

The51 Food and AgTech Fund

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Biotechnology; Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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