Funded by Mitacs
One of our valued partners is Mitacs, a nonprofit national research organization. In collaboration with Canadian academia, private industry, and government, Mitacs runs research and training programs.
They support internships by matching 50% of the amount interns are paid by industry partners.
Timeframe:
Feb 2026
to
February 2027
This project brings together Double Rex Studios Inc. and Bow Valley College to develop and launch Project MForce, the studio’s first original video game. Over 44 months, Advanced Game Development students and recent graduates will create production-ready assets while gaining hands-on industry experience under mentorship. The project blends narrative-driven gameplay with insights into music careers and artist advocacy, while promoting agile, industry-standard practices. It also supports emerging talent and contributes to the growth of Canada’s independent game sector.
Interns will gain valuable professional experience and the opportunity to contribute to a shipped game - key factors for launching a career in the highly competitive game industry. They will receive mentorship from an international team of experienced developers and educators, while building industry connections and potential long-term career opportunities.
Timeframe:
Feb 2026
to
August 2026
Building on the success of the first phase of our research on Neurodiversity in the Workplace, which involved surveys with HR professionals and neurodivergent individuals and resulted in a practical toolkit that received strong interest and positive feedback from the HR community, we are now moving into the second phase of this project.
Phase 2 will shift focus specifically to the implementation of the toolkit developed in Part 1. At the same time, it will go further by capturing case studies and success stories from organizations that have applied this toolkit, or other resources, and found effective ways to implement neurodiversity initiatives. This responds directly to feedback from many HR professionals in Step 1, who emphasized the value of seeing what success looks like and learning from organizations already leading this space.
The project will provide the intern with hands-on research experience, enhancing their skills in analysis, communication, and applied research in a real-world context while offering insights into organizational practices, neurodiversity, and inclusion strategies.
Timeframe:
Jan 2026
to
May 2026
FluidPlanet.org works with post-secondary students to build digital twins - virtual versions of real places. Using video game technology combined with maps and sensors, we create simulations of environments from mountains to cities to historical sites. We are now releasing our first educational experiences - Bear in the Boreal and Fox in the Rockies - so K-12 students can visit these virtual worlds from the classroom. This project will progress these and other projects with the support of new graduates from the Centre for the Entertainment Arts program at Bow Valley College.
Interns will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies - Unreal Engine, cloud, GIS, and IoT - applied to real-world projects. They will collaborate with students, faculty, and industry experts, work on challenges aligned with their interests, and gain a unique skill set that broadens career opportunities beyond traditional game development.
Timeframe:
Jan 2023
to
January 2024
The study explored the rise of gig economy platforms and their impact on the tech sector. It aimed to develop a web application that enables industries to outsource services efficiently by connecting with global talent online, simplifying hiring, and ensuring competitive offers.
The study offered the intern valuable, hands-on experience directly related to their computer science studies, allowing them to apply programming concepts by developing iOS and Android versions of the application.
Timeframe:
May 2023
to
December 2023
The Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA) and Startup Court offer training for English-speaking Black immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta. They identified a lack of information about the challenges this group faces when starting or growing a business. Understanding these barriers will help both organizations improve their marketing and strategic planning to better support these entrepreneurs.
A Bow Valley College student intern, supervised by faculty, led an ethically reviewed research project to fill this information gap. The study gathered insights from 50 English-speaking Black immigrant entrepreneurs in Calgary and Edmonton, helping BBVA and Startup Court better understand their audience.
Participants completed surveys exploring their views on barriers to entrepreneurship. The study compared Alberta’s immigrant Black entrepreneurs to Canadian entrepreneurs overall, as well as to Canadian Black and immigrant entrepreneurs, to identify shared challenges and unique differences. Starting with Alberta, it also examined how each provincial innovation ecosystem creates barriers and opportunities for this demographic.
Timeframe:
May 2023
to
June 2024
The project involved creating an online marketplace for renting rooms, enabling homeowners to list spaces, renters to book and pay, and both parties to leave reviews. It was designed to support the company’s existing room rentals and build a community of trusted homeowners to whom other services can be marketed.
The project allowed the intern to apply learning in a real-world business setting, gaining experience in building a full application, addressing business-critical challenges, and developing key skills such as technical communication with stakeholders and problem-solving.
Timeframe:
Oct 2023
to
August 2024
With the goal of making local shopping as convenient as online shopping, the interns helped design the website’s user interface and supported the marketing team in executing the brand strategy to achieve product-market fit.
The project allowed the interns to apply design knowledge, develop creative and problem-solving skills, gain user insight and presentation experience, and contribute to the company’s innovation and growth.
Timeframe:
Dec 2023
to
January 2025
FluidPlanet.org produced and published digital twins for educational, academic and commercial use with the goal of bringing the benefits of digital twins to all communities. Interns worked on a combination of digital twin projects in education and energy.
Interns gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and collaborated with peers, faculty, and industry experts in GIS, cloud, and gaming. They worked on public-facing projects aligned with their interests and gained exposure to real-world, commercially relevant challenges in education and enterprise contexts.
Timeframe:
Feb 2025
to
August 2025
This project studied workplace neuroinclusion by surveying neurodivergent individuals and HR professionals and conducting HR interviews to identify challenges, best practices, and opportunities for more inclusive organizational cultures.
The project provided the intern with hands-on research experience, enhancing their skills in analysis, communication, and applied research in a real-world context while offering insights into organizational practices, neurodiversity, and inclusion strategies.
Timeframe:
Apr 2025
to
December 2025
The project studied barriers to physical activity among immigrant Black adolescent girls in Alberta, focusing on breast support. Using focus groups with mothers, the findings were used to inform an educational booklet and community sessions to promote bra knowledge and increase girls’ physical activity.
The project provided the intern with experience in community-based research, focus group facilitation, and health promotion. The intern developed skills in culturally competent engagement, data collection and analysis, educational resource development, and contributing to initiatives that positively impact adolescent health and physical activity.
Timeframe:
Nov 2025
to
March 2026
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) has completed the development phase of the Alberta Supply Chain Publishing Network—an innovative digital platform designed to modernize how Alberta businesses connect, share data, and build resilient, localized supply chains. With the technical infrastructure in place, this project is focused on the critical next phase: business onboarding and activation through targeted outreach.
The project offers interns professional growth, hands-on experience with data and supply chain systems, exposure to innovation and digital transformation, networking opportunities, and enhanced career readiness.
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