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Pour une gestion transversale et innovante des risques dans l’entreprise : Accompagner la démarche d’Ubisoft

Dans le contexte international où les risques sont de plus en plus interconnectés, divers types d’entreprises se trouvent particulièrement exposées aux crises. Pour éviter des impacts, par exemple, sur le plan économique ou de la sécurité du personnel, de nombreuses entreprises développent des outils d’analyse et de gestion des risques. C’est dans ce contexte que la compagnie Ubisoft amorce le développement d’outils permettant l’identification, l’analyse, l’évaluation et la gestion des risques pouvant impacter la compagnie. La recherche vise, d’une part, à faire un état de la connaissance disponible dans la littérature scientifique et la littérature grise, en matière de méthodes d’identification, d’analyse et de gestion des risques dans le secteur des industries créatives. D’autre part, en s’appuyant sur une étude de cas multiméthodes, la recherche vise à identifier les principaux risques pouvant affecter la compagnie Ubisoft et développer des indicateurs et grilles d’analyse pour les principaux risques identifiés.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Adib Bencherif;Olivier Champagne-Poirier

Student:

Partner:

Ubisoft Divertissement

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

CdS heterojunction contacts to CZT X-ray detectors

CdZnTe (CZT) semiconductor crystals are used as X-ray detectors in state-of-the-art medical CT scanners. These devices are sensitive to individual X-ray photons and enable tissue selective X-ray imaging with reduced radiation dose to the patient. The CZT detectors function by converting absorbed X-rays into electrical signals that are subsequently analyzed by a computer to make an image. Improvements in the X-ray to electrical signal conversion process will further improve CT images. The goal of this project is to improve the quality of the electrical outputs from CZT detectors in response to absorbed X-rays. This will be accomplished by introducing an electron and hole selective contact layer composed of CdS between the CZT semiconductor and the metal contact, that transfers the X-ray signal to the computer.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tom Tiedje

Student:

Partner:

Redlen Technologies

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Artificial Intelligence Alignment for Inclusion

The “AI Alignment for Inclusion” project aims to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist in visualizing
more inclusive public spaces in Montreal. The focus is on gathering citizens’ and experts’ opinions in urban
planning to create AI-generated images that reflect diverse needs. These images are then reviewed by Montreal
residents, providing valuable feedback on their inclusiveness. This feedback helps in fine-tuning the AI’s
understanding of diverse public space requirements. The project is a step towards understanding how AI can
contribute to urban design, particularly in making public areas more welcoming for all. For Mila, the partnering
organization, this initiative serves as an opportunity to delve into the co-production and application of AI for
urbanism and social betterment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shin Koseki

Student:

Partner:

Mila

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Building Resilience in Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 & Beyond: Insights from British Columbia Canada

We have completed a research project titled COVID-19 Pandemic and Psycho-Social and Occupational Wellbeing of Frontline Healthcare Workers in BC, funded in 2021 through the Michael Smith Health Research BC,
which is British Columbia’s health research agency. This project helped us to collect data from 400 frontline workers from BC. Using a unique combination of psychological, qualitative, and computer simulation data, Dr.Nikku and his team have tried to map the experiences of healthcare workers in home care and long-term care facilities across British Columbia during the pandemic. The data collection was completed in 2022, and we are analyzing the data and planning to publish the results in journals as a form of knowledge dissemination. The interns hired through MITACS will be helping us analyze the data and be involved in the co-publishing. By doing so, they will acquire data analysis, mapping, academic writing, and knowledge dissemination skills.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nisha Puthiyedth

Student:

Partner:

Interior Health Authority

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Thompson Rivers University

Program:

Accelerate

Immobilisation de lipases industrielles pour la production de biolubrifiants

Le projet partenarial vise la création de biocatalyseurs dits de 2e génération pour la revalorisation de biomasse oléagineuse usagée (huiles de fritures, graisses d’abattoirs). Les procédés actuels de transformation chimique de cette biomasse ne sont pas assez performants et Odyssée Biotech veut offrir une solution alternative et durable aux entreprises qui souhaitent produire des biolubrifiants. L’utilisation de la biocatalyse via des enzymes lipolytiques peut transformer efficacement cette biomasse à moindres coûts et ce, avec une empreinte environnementale moindre. Néanmoins, les enzymes employées doivent être améliorées afin d’augmenter les rendements de transformation. Pour ce faire, ces biocatalyseurs améliorés seront formés d’enzymes lipolytiques immobilisées afin de pouvoir assurer leur récupération efficace dans le procédé de transformation de la biomasse. Outre le potentiel d’application de cette technologie à la production d’autres molécules biosourcées comme le biodiesel, il est attendu que le développement de ces biocatalyseurs permettra d’améliorer la compétitivité du processus de biosynthèse par rapport à la catalyse chimique classique. Ce partenariat offrira ainsi à Odyssée Biotech une opportunité de commercialisation unique vers un marché en pleine expansion.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nicolas Doucet

Student:

Partner:

Odyssée Biotech

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Human microproteins as host dependency factors of Zika virus

Zika virus is an important mosquito-transmitted human pathogen endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world and was responsible for the pandemic in South America in 2016. In pregnant women, the virus can cross the placenta and infect the brain of developing fetus leading to congenital abnormalities and life-long sequelae in newborn babies. Currently there are no vaccines or drug available against Zika virus. Viruses depend extensively on host proteins during infection. Hence, host proteins are attractive targets to develop antivirals. Recently, several thousand novel small proteins termed microproteins encoded by human genome were discovered. However, their role in virus infections is not yet explored. This project will explore the role of microproteins in Zika virus life cycle using a CRISPR/Cas9 based genetic screen which systematically deplete microproteins from cells and study their effect on virus replication. The microproteins showing significant effect on virus replication will be further screened against a library of natural compounds to identify small molecules that can target microproteins essential for virus replication. With this project, we expect to explore the currently unknown role of microproteins in Zika virus infection and initiate a drug development program targeting host microproteins.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anil Kumar Victoria Ansalem

Student:

Partner:

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Retail trade

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Creating resilience in mining management systems to reduce Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs)

Total recordable injury rates (TRIRs) have declined significantly over the past thirty years, yet serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) have not. With the Alberta Mine Safety Association (AMSA) and member companies, we will summarize and evaluate the leading indicators for SIFs, use subject matter experts and integrative AIML to develop and assess SIF predictive measures, and embed these into organizations’ management systems to enhance learning and resilience.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lianne Lefsrud;Thomas O'Neill;Fereshteh Sattan;Ian Gellatly

Student:

Partner:

Alberta Mine Safety Association

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Alberta; University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Enhancing technical drawing analysis with semantic segmentation and OCR technologies

This project aims to enhance the work with technical drawings in manufacturing is done by using advanced computer techniques to automatically identify and read text within these drawings. This means turning detailed plans and sketches into digital data quickly and accurately, without manual input. For the partner organization, this innovation promises to greatly speed up the review and use of these essential documents, reducing errors and improving efficiency. By automating this process, significant time and cost savings are anticipated, allowing for faster decision-making and a smoother workflow. This project can potentially improve how drawings are handled and could set a new standard for precision and efficiency in the manufacturing industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yaoyao Fiona Zhao

Student:

Partner:

Axya Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Composition of a microbial community supporting growth of probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri in milk

From year to year, an increasing number of people face a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders and general health problems, often caused by an imbalance in the gastrointestinal microbiota. That is why developing products to normalize the state of the microflora is a priority in creating preventive health products. It has been established that products based on the gastrointestinal tract’s autochthonous microbiota are beneficial, technologically simple, and affordable, relying on lactobacilli, which are part of the normal human microflora.
From the perspective of marketing and the legal and regulatory framework, probiotic starter cultures are the best for development, as they can be used to produce many tasty and healthy food products that have all the necessary characteristics and are relatively inexpensive. The use of various species can contribute to new positive health effects and aid in the treatment of different diseases. Therefore, species like Limosilactobacillus reuteri, which is beneficial for human health and might be used in the treatment of various diseases, are interesting objects of study.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Gänzle

Student:

Partner:

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Biomanufacturing; Biotechnology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Embedded stereo disparity computation

CogniVue is a leading innovator in embedded computer vision, providing both hardware and software solutions that enable its customers to develop high-performance, low-power embedded vision applications. From the success of recent 3D sensing technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect or the Intel Creative camera, the need for innovative low-cost depth sensors is rapidly growing. In the range of 3D sensing technologies that are available stereo vision offers unique value propositions in terms of range, flexibility to lighting conditions, cost and power. 3D vision is required to develop new applications such as more accurate and robust gesture and face recognition, augmented reality gaming and advertising, pedestrian detection and other automotive safety functions, smart TV/Smart STB.The objective of this project is to study the performance of different stereo disparity algorithms in the context of a parallel embedded architecture. The intern will identify a number of approaches and assess their potential for parallelization. Performance will be measured in terms of accuracy, disparity density and speed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Laganiere

Student:

Partner:

Cognivue

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the Impact of Environmental and Anthropogenic Stressors on Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii) Spawning Dynamics in the Strait of Georgia

This study focuses on the Pacific herring in the Strait of Georgia, which has seen a significant reduction in its range since the 1980s, without a clear cause. This contraction is concerning due to the herring’s importance to species like the Chinook salmon, which rely on herring as a food source. The research aims to identify the factors driving the changes in herring spawning events. The approach includes comparing locations with reduced spawning activity to those with consistent spawning. The methodology involves deploying water temperature loggers, mapping subtidal vegetation, sampling for chemical contaminants (including freshwater inputs), and analyzing the spatial impact of human activities. Site selection will be based on herring spawn records and consultations with local community groups. By characterizing these drivers and understanding their impacts, we hope to inform habitat restoration and management actions that would better protect herring and their predators for generations to come.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amanda Bates

Student:

Partner:

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Optimized Design for Scalable Production: Innovating Surface Properties in Pumpless Microfluidic Devices for Gene Therapy

This project enhances a device for producing lipid-based nanoparticles, crucial for gene therapy, by focusing on ‘Design for Manufacturing’ principles and surface property optimizations. These optimizations aim for optimal fluid flow and improved interactions with biological cargoes, ensuring efficiency and scalability in production. For Nanofacile Inc., this approach enables a quicker transition from prototype stages to market-ready devices, significantly reducing production timelines and costs. This strategic advantage allows Nanofacile to scale up device production, bringing advanced gene therapy solutions to the market more rapidly and economically. Through this initiative, Nanofacile aims to establish a competitive edge in the nanomedicine industry, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and the potential to lead in the delivery of next-generation gene therapies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Moraes

Student:

Partner:

Nanofacile

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

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