Grants and Contributions

The overall goal is to develop “ARIADNE” (platform for Accelerated and pRecisIon pAndemic Diagnostics and iNfection hEalth), a novel de?centralized molecular analytical tool for deployment in the ‘non-expert’ care settings for timely stratification and triage of patients. The proof-of-principle work will target sepsis, a complex and heterogeneous life-threatening dysregulated response to infection that rapidly progresses to multi-organ failure and death when not identified and treated appropriately. It integrates NRC's microfluidic technology (PowerBlade) with novel gene circuit-based molecular sensors, facilitated by machine learning algorithms for biomarker refinement. This project leverages unique strengths of the multidisciplinary collaboration that combines the clinical translational capacity of our team at St. Michael’s Hospital (University of Toronto), synthetic biology expertise and molecular sensor chemistry at the UoT and Boston University, the bioinformatics know-how of our collaborators at Simon Fraser University, ML expertise at DT, NRC’s unique microfluidic technology developed by the MD group.

Objective of this project is to transform our current production, process management, and food safety program implementation using innovative efficiency approach in order to become efficient in our business while growing financially, providing high quality products to customers, and creating more jobs.

This project develops and tests a pilot-scale Bioenergy Carbon Capture Marine Storage (BECCMS) system at Nova Scotia Community College’s (NSCC) Bridgewater Campus. The system uses Accelerated Weathering of Limestone (AWL) to capture biogenic CO2 emissions from a 250MW biomass boiler, converting it into bicarbonate for safe marine storage. Key goals include validating the technology’s efficiency (targeting TRL 5/6), optimizing limestone and water use, and preparing for scaled deployment. Collaborating with NSCC and Acfor Energy, the project advances carbon-negative energy solutions while supporting workforce training and coastal ecosystem health.

GIT’s patented coating enables ship operators to reach peak efficiency and optimal vessel performance. As Canada’s leading graphene protective coatings company, GIT is focused on using graphene to deliver solutions for a wide range of applications, including marine transportation. GIT’s smart coatings technologies aim to tackle and solve complex issues by being part of the solution, with the end goal of solving the environmental crisis and saving money for the shipping industry.

This contribution supports an opportunity study to evaluate the possibility of integrating the video-based beluga whale detection technologies used in a scientific monitoring program into the network of connected sites of the “Window on Belugas” project, an immersive interpretation and scientific research activity on beluga whales offered at several sites in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, as well as in the area targeted for its expansion. The linking of technologies will enhance the awareness-raising activity and support the sustainability of the project by optimizing resources between partners.

This contribution supports Tseshaht First Nation to engage in co-developing a feasibility assessment for considering a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their marine territory.

This grant supports the Town of Banff in its wildfire risk reduction and community protection work.

Upgrade Roche Percee Regional Park

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support