Grants and Contributions

This project will allow the Firm to hire a youth computer engineering graduate to support advancing the development of its construction equipment access control solution by developing the design and production of a custom Printed Circuit Board and enclosure, expanding software’s feature set, enhancing system security, and testing scalability.

SOMÉ Inc. is improving health through better sleep, with innovative solutions for the underserved menopause market. This project supports the hiring of a youth Inside Sales Assistant to help strengthen customer relationships and drive sales of our sheets, sleepwear, and related wellness products. The assistant will gain valuable experience in sales operations, CRM tools, and customer engagement strategies, while contributing to the growth of a mission-driven company focused on wellness and innovation.

The Project will support pilot testing, determining the target architecture and quantitative technical objectives for implementation of an AI solution in weight management.

Active control of laser parameters to prevent overheating in laser powder bed additive manufacturing processes, thereby improving efficiency, surface finish and structural supports.

Serenity Vet is developing a platform-based solution to improve shift conversion and client engagement in the veterinary relief care sector. This project will fund a youth hire in Inside Sales and Customer Success to increase paid shift adoption among existing users. The role supports innovation in workforce flexibility, addressing burnout and staffing gaps in veterinary medicine. By enhancing platform utilization, the project contributes to economic development, job creation, and the digital transformation of health services in Canada.

This project is to design, build, and test a first-of-its kind prototype of a 4-compartment recycling truck body to collect 4 source separated streams.

Researching, developing, and testing a system and supporting hardware to interact with multiple acoustic sensors arranged on a target site to provide automated results and attribution of acoustic emissions using temporal and audio data as well as weather and location data and provide real-time alarms and feedback to site owners or relevant stakeholders. This will help develop a working prototype of a new system which replaces the old process reliant on synchronous data collection and manual processing of data.

The project will support the assessment of data quality and data sources for AI project development. The project may also characterize and document aspects of data for AI and Data Governance.

The project aims to boost efficiency with automated CNC machining, reducing labor time significantly. By integrating AI-enhanced 3D vision, it will ensure consistent quality inspections, eliminating costly subjective assessments. Versatile laser technology will be introduced for part marking, gate cutting, insert cleaning, and mold customization, reducing outsourcing costs and reject rates. This strategy will lower operational costs, enhance product consistency, and increase market competitiveness.

Develop a new enterprise platform to support scaling the business operations and growth goals.