Innovative Projects Realized

Explore thousands of successful projects resulting from collaboration between organizations and post-secondary talent.

29670 Completed Projects

2811
AB
4990
BC
801
MB
663
NL
825
SK
8841
ON
9197
QC
95
PE
568
NB
1088
NS

Projects by Category

Synthesis and characterization of antimony and bismuth substituted Polyoxometalates

Polyoxometalates (POMs) represent a class of inorganic compounds, which are cluster compounds that can be formally described as oxo-metal complexes. Prominent transition metals are molybdenum and tungsten from group 6 and vanadium, niobium and tantalum from group 5 of the periodic table. A popular research area in POM chemistry is the selective substitution of one or more framework metals (also called addenda metals) with various foreign metals. This changes the electronic properties of a POM in particular, such as the oxidation and reduction behavior. The knowledge that can be gained from this research represents a basis for oxidative, homogeneous catalysis. In this project, the focus is on the incorporation of the elements bismuth and antimony into the POM structure. In contrast to the existing research, this project involves main group elements. The incorporation of main group elements into the addeda position of POMs is still a newly area of research.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Saurabh Chitnis

Student:

Partner:

Universität Hamburg

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Human-centered Shared Control of an Intelligent Powered Wheelchair

Exponential growth in the number of older adults (over 65 years) worldwide is expected to occur over the next half century. While physical mobility plays a crucial role in the quality of life and in the ability of independent living, it decreases with natural aging. This research project aims at developing a solution to reduced mobility by providing an assistance system to wheelchair navigation. A novel shared control approach will be designed, which allows a human and an assistance system to collaboratively steer a wheelchair. The involved institutions are the Universite de Sherbrooke and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Both institutions possess expertise in human-centered control, with the former having detailed knowledge in the practical development of intelligent powered wheelchairs and the latter owning expertise in shared control and identification of human two-player and stochastic behaviour. Both institutions are expected to benefit through the thematically closely-linked collaboration which will be a foundation for future research collaborations in the field of mobility aids for older adults, cobots or socially assistive robots.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Adina Panchea

Student:

Partner:

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Plasmonic nanoparticles for sensing strains

In the context of an aging population, it is becoming more and more important to develop novel innovative kinds of sensors, able to detect early health changes that could potentially affect people’s health. Within this Globalink Research project, we intent to develop plasmonic based sensors, small, cheap and easy to deploy, which will be used for two types of microsensing, namely strain/stress microsensing for biomedical application. This project will be made in collaboration with experts in biomedical engineering who develop artificial biocompatible ligaments in Paris.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Rémi Dreyfus

Student:

Partner:

Mines ParisTech

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Nanotechnology

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Artificial photosynthesis: red-light absorbing metal complexes for hydrogen evolution

Molecular artificial photosynthesis is a promising solution to achieve independence of finite fossil fuels and provide an environmental and climate-benign energy supply. In this context, molecular hydrogen is a powerful fuel and consequently the development of molecular photocatalytic systems for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), half-reaction of the water-splitting process, is one of the great challenges for the scientific community. The HER’s photocatalytic activities are generally studied on a three-component system, consisting of a photosensitizer, a sacrificial electron-donor and a proton-reduction catalyst; in this regard, the project is focused on the photosensitizer. Recently, the Hanan group developed a Ru-photosensitizer that exhibits greater efficiency compared to what has been reported in literature. To enhance the photocatalytic performance of the HER system, the project is dedicated on the steric and electronic optimization of the Ru-photosensitizer. The goal is to develop an improved photosensitizer that can then be linked to the Co-catalyst subunit, resulting in a more efficient supramolecular system.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Garry S. Hanan

Student:

Partner:

University of Messina

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Green/Alternative Energy; Natural Resources

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Agnostic benchmarking through Quantum Amplitude Estimation

Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, particularly Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (NISQ) systems. With their increasing accessibility and industry interest, there’s a need to measure their performance, especially in the presence of non-Markovian noise. Currently, error correction methods are in development, and information on Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) performance is scarce. Our research addresses this by exploring “agnostic benchmarking.” We assess various quantum hardware platforms using a specialized technique. We focus on the Quantum Amplitude Estimation (QAE) algorithm, relevant in finance. By testing it on different quantum hardware, we track indicators like Kullback-Leibler divergence and Grover iteration fidelity as complexity grows, facilitating fair comparisons. We also study how different hardware affects QAE performance, providing insights into circuit design’s influence. Our goal is to develop benchmarking techniques for informed decisions on quantum hardware and algorithm deployment.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Roman Krems;Olivia Di Matteo

Student:

Partner:

Resonance Alliance

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Differential Splicing and Processing of mRNA Resulting From Pharmacological Perturbation of CLK Activity

The Takeda Pharmaceutical Company has recently developed a new drug to reduce the level of RNA processing that takes place within a cell. This project will look at the molecular effects of this drug at different doses in order to obtain an understanding of how cellular biology changes when RNA processing is suppressed with increasing intensity. Analysis undertaken during this internship will also provide BCCA | BCCRC and Takeda with detailed information regarding the activity and effectiveness of their drug. The resulting knowledge obtained will be useful in the development of future therapies that target RNA processing

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Sohrab Shah

Student:

Partner:

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc (Oakville, ON);BC Cancer Agency

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Examining the current state of live-in intensive treatment programs in Ontario for pregnant and parenting transitional aged youth and their children

The Ontario Association of Young Parent Agencies (OAYPA), via Abonia Centre, requested a study to examine 1) available treatment programs available to pregnant and parenting transition aged youth (TAY) and their children, in Ontario; 2) demographics of TAY who access these programs; 3) literature on promising practices for treatment programs for TAY. This study will highlight strengths, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for LIT and day programs across Ontario to best serve TAY and their children. The study includes: 1) a rapid review of literature; 2) a study involving surveys and interviews with TAY program staff at treatment programs; and 3) a detailed environmental scan of all LIT and day programs for TAY and their children, across Ontario.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Melody Morton Ninomiya

Student:

Partner:

Abiona Centre for Infant and Early Mental Health

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program:

Accelerate

Developing Correlative Microscopy Workflows in Metallurgy

Understanding the performance of metals is related to its structure at many different length scales, from the atomic level all the way up to the macro-sized object. Being able to knit these length scales together for their chemistry, microstructure and defect structure is critical to deisgning new parts for high performance applications, sch as power generation and aerospace. Correlative microscopy uses multiple techniques to image the same material at different length scales but knitting all of this information together is not straightfowarded. In this project, we will work on developing correlative microscopy techniques and workflows related to metallurgical applications.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Nabil Bassim

Student:

Partner:

Fibics Incorporated

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Assessing the Impacts of Preparation Techniques on the Properties and Performance of Fuel Cell Catalysts

Hydrogen fuel cell technology plays an important role in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, helping to meet Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals. Fuel cell performance largely relies on the composition of its catalyst layers, which contain carbon supported nanocatalysts and an ion-conducting polymer. The catalyst layer facilitates generation of electricity from the combination of hydrogen and oxygen gases. This project will use many complementary techniques to expand our understanding of key interactions between the ion-conducting polymer and other components of the catalyst layer. Of particular importance is its influence on the performance and, possibly, poisoning of the catalyst. A series of ion-conducting polymers of interest to the partner organization will be evaluated through comprehensive studies. The outcomes of this work will guide the design of materials and methods for the scale-up production of catalyst layers (e.g., roll-to-roll processes) for manufacturing fuel cells in a manner that saves time and resources.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Byron Gates

Student:

Partner:

Unilia

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Intégration de matériaux 2D sur wafer de silicium

La découverte récente de matériaux bi-dimensionnels (2D) possédant une structure stable a révolutionné la physique de la matière condensée. Ils permettent d’obtenir un confinement des porteurs et une réduction ultime des tailles des composants microeélectroniques. L’exemple le plus connu est le graphène qui est composé d’une couche monoatomique d’atomes de carbone d’hybridation sp2 « flottant » sur un substrat, stabilisé par le couplage anharmonique entre les modes de flexion et de tension, induisant une corrugation intrinsèque de la couche. Le GR possède des propriétés remarquables : une structure de bande en cône de Dirac et une mobilité des porteurs inégalée.
L’objectif de ce projet est de démontrer l’intégration de GR monocristallin homogène sur les substrats de silicium sur isolant (SOI) qui ont récemment remplacé les plaquettes en silicium massif comme substrats conventionnels de la microélectronique.
Durant le stage, l’étudiant étudiera l’épitaxie de GR sur un substrat de germanium, puis sur cette couche tampon de Ge sur SOI pour permettre son intégration dans les composants microélectroniques. Les propriétés physiques des différentes couches seront étudiées par microscopie en champ proche, microscopie électronique, analyses de surface. Les systèmes réalisés seront évalués au regard de leurs caractéristiques opto-électroniques.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Abderraouf Boucherif

Student:

Partner:

Aix-Marseille Université

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

What Makes TikTok Tic? A Comparative Study of Social Interaction Models Across Platforms

This project will investigate the impact of TikTok’s emergence as a platform characterized by de-contextualized, algorithm-driven content. Understanding the distinctions between TikTok’s design principles and those of other platforms is essential for comprehending their influence on user interactions, from constructive engagement to polarization. The research will employ agent-based models of opinion dynamics, calibrated using data from platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok, leveraging advances in optimization techniques. It will also utilize language models for precise multi-target opinion prediction. The project aims to create a robust simulation environment, offering insights into social behavior and serving as a testing ground for constructive platform interventions, ultimately enhancing our understanding of digital interaction dynamics and fostering healthier online communities. This will help both institutions understand how social platforms shape our social behaviour, and help to improve public policy for digital communications.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Derek Ruths

Student:

Partner:

Technical University of Munich

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; New and Digital Media; Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

McGill University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Black Women in STEM Entrepreneurship in the Prairies

STEM programs grew after 2018 in Canada, but only a fraction of graduates worked in a STEM field (CFI, 2022). Less women enter the STEM field and even less in the field are Black women who face challenges finding employment in the industry, leading to a small number pursuing STEM careers, including those STEM careers built around entrepreneurship. Since there is limited understanding of the challenges and opportunities for Black women entrepreneurship in STEM fields in the Prairies and more broadly in Canada, this project aims to provide a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Black women STEM graduates’ access to Entrepreneurship roles in Canada.

View Full Project Description
Faculty Supervisor:

Natacha Louis;Shirley Anne Tate

Student:

Partner:

Black Canadian Women in Action

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Previous
1…794795796797798799800…2,473
Next

Join a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Subscribe to our newsletter now!

Subscribe