Grants and Contributions

Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize the modern world and provide numerous opportunities to enhance space applications. Quantum key distribution can be used to distribute highly secure encryption keys in a manner such that any attempt at eavesdropping would be detected. Quantum sensing could be used to obtain 3D images of spacecrafts and objects of interest kilometers away with millimeter precision, enabling precise surface damage assessment for spacecraft and detection of small orbital debris. Both of these quantum technology applications have one crucial device in common: ultra-sensitive single-photon detectors. Single Quantum Systems is developing a revolutionary single-photon detector based on a unique semiconductor nanostructure design which has the potential to become one of the best single-photon detector ever created. This project will assess the potential benefit of our detector for space applications by evaluating the impact of radiation exposure to determine its performance in the harsh environment of space.

Engineered Code intends to employ a resource with sales and marketing experience to create and implement a sales and marketing strategy for the Firm's learning management system.

The purpose of this project is to further develop features that help bigger senior living communities manage their staff, improve the resilience of our application, and improve observability so that we can learn more about user behaviour to make data-driven decisions.

New capabilities include a yield prediction and salinity classification model using machine-learning algorithms and a wireless cold chain temperature sensor that operates on a Long-Range, Wide-Area Network.

Design and development of device control application programming interface and user configurable dashboard for vending machine communication system.

The Off2Class Language Learning Platform upskills educators which results in powerful learning outcomes in their English Language Learner (ELL) students. In addition to providing structured content to facilitate targeted and effective ESL instruction (with embedded skills development for teachers), the Off2Class platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and machine learning techniques to measure and positively impact instructor efficacy. In our previous IRAP pilot project (2021-22), we were successful in advancing our capabilities to positively impact learning efficacy by quantifying teacher performance and enhancing instruction content and strategies. We were able to facilitate this through our algorithms and machine learning techniques, and the outcome allowed us to rank the performance of educators on Off2Class, and then pair them with students in our K12 school district clients.

This 24-month project will develop an enhanced community and workplace experience for the Signal for Help Responders learning journey and increase the reach of the initiative to better respond to survivors.

This will be achieved by 1) establishing project governance, 2) conducting a comprehensive environmental and resource scan, 3) developing an interactive e-learning platform, 4) engaging rurally located queer and gender diverse people in care navigation, 5) conducting data collection, monitoring, and evaluation of tools, and 6) engaging community in ongoing education and knowledge-sharing.

Ongoing measurement and evaluation with quarterly analysis to identify learnings to integrate. (Ongoing for the duration of the project.)

The proposed project aims to develop and harden light readout technologies required for radiation spectrometers for exploration-class space missions to the Moon and beyond. Bubble Technology Industries (BTI) is currently developing radiation spectrometers for life science and planetary science purposes, using silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) to read out the light from scintillator detectors. In previous work, SiPMs have been demonstrated in the laboratory; however, hardening is required to optimize the technology for long deployments in deep space.

In the proposed work, compact sensor packages will be developed that are miniaturized and hardened for space applications. It is expected that the novel systems developed for space will lead to a number of spin-off technologies to be used in a wide range of terrestrial applications, including: defence and homeland security through nuclear, explosives, and contraband detection; radiation protection of aircrew personnel; applications in proton therapy; and advancement of fundamental science through research contracts.