黑料不打烊

2025

We are pleased to announce the 6th edition of the 黑料不打烊 Engine's Summer Startup Internship Award Program (SSIAP) which聽provides 黑料不打烊 undergraduate students with an experiential learning opportunity within our startup ventures over the summer. They have the opportunity to collaborate with both the startup venture and a mentor at the 黑料不打烊 Engine Centre to ensure they have a well-rounded learning experience.

This year the SSIAP will support 10 summer startup internship awards. One is made available through the Jim Nicell Startup Internship Award supported by endowed gifts from several members of the Faculty of Engineering Advancement Board and friends of the Faculty in honour of the past dean, Professor Jim Nicell. The remaining internship awards are funded through the support of other generous donors, namely, John D. Thompson and聽Stephen Hamelin.

The SSIAP stipend is valued at up to $6,750 per award.

Program Information:

  • Intern application deadline is February 9th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
  • Intern interviews will start from聽the week of February 10th, 2025
  • Intern selected by March 10th, 2025
  • Intern start date is between May 1st and May 19th, 2025 (depends on the internship position and the intern availability)
  • An award聽up to $6,750 (full time=minimum 35 hours/week for 12 weeks) will be awarded to the intern (over 5 installments)
  • Positions are full time over 12 weeks
  • A T4A tax slip will be provided to the intern via聽Minerva
  • The internship can be in-person and/or hybrid聽(startup聽ventures can聽reserve Engine Centre rooms)

Intern Eligibility聽

  • Recognized as full-time undergraduate student聽at 黑料不打烊 University
  • Will return for Fall 2025聽semester

Expectations

  • A learning plan will be put in place between the student and the venture
  • NDA and IP agreement will be signed between the student and venture lead (Engine provides the template that is to be used)
  • Regular meetings with the mentor and supervisor(s)聽
  • Student participates in at least 3 Engine workshops
  • Student completes self-assessment surveys at beginning and end of the internship
  • Student provides 3 progress reports and a final report, including the student鈥檚 reflection on the experience
  • Feedback on the program

Internship Opportunities

Full-Time Backend Developer Intern at DRIVE-TECH

Startup Venture
聽is a cutting-edge platform designed to orchestrate the transition, operation, and energy market integration of electric vehicle fleets. By combining advanced AI, optimization techniques, and data-driven insights, we empower fleet operators to adopt sustainable and efficient transportation systems easily. This platform simplifies fleet electrification, optimizes operations, and enables vehicle-to-grid integration, maximizing environmental and economic benefits. Recognized by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Invention to Impact program and highlighted in leading academic journals, DRIVE-TECH is the culmination of years of rigorous research and development. We are now scaling our innovative solutions to empower fleet operators with the tools to embrace the future of sustainable and electrified transportation systems. Join us in driving the shift towards a greener, smarter future.

Internship Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Backend Developer Intern to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with distributed assets, including electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, to enhance our cutting-edge platform. As we progress toward real-world testing of our technology, building resilient, scalable, and reliable solutions is of utmost importance. The intern will play an important role in designing scalable and fault-tolerant solutions, contributing to end-to-end testing, and supporting the deployment process. This hands-on experience is a great chance to work closely with a dynamic team, including two full-time employees and a developer. The intern will actively participate in daily stand-up meetings and maintain constant communication with the entire team to ensure alignment and progress toward project goals.
Ideal Major
Software Engineering

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Sufficient Python and (TypeScript or GoLang) knowledge
- SQL database
- AWS (or Azure/GCP)
- Self-motivated
- Interested in learning new technologies

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Docker
- Data Visualization
- Experience mobile APP development with Flutter, React or Swift
- Jenkins or other (CI/CD) tools

Full-Time Data Intern at Flotation Metrics

Startup Venture
is innovative startup transforming how minerals are processed in the mining industry. We combine cutting-edge technology and real-time analytics to help mines achieve greater efficiency and reduce costs.聽Our vision is to redefine how industries operate by driving a shift toward data-driven decision-making and big data solutions.聽Join us as we build the future of mining technology and shape the next generation of smarter, more data-driven operations.

Internship Description
We are looking for a creative and ambitious individual to help shape our data platform and build tools that turn raw data into actionable insights.聽
What We'll Work On:
- Interactive dashboards: Build intuitive, engaging interfaces to visualize data.
- Automated reporting: Develop systems to transform raw datasets into meaningful information reports.
- User experience: Design user-friendly front-end applications.聽
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world impact in a mission-driven startup.
- The chance to own projects and help create innovate data-driven solutions.
- Collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in front-end development and data science.

Ready to turn data into insight? Join us and help redefine the future of mining operations.

Ideal Major
Computer Science

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar.
- Basic understanding of responsive design and modern UI/UX principles.

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Familiar with data visualization libraries such as Chart.js, or similar.
- Knowledge in version systems (e.g., Git).

Bonus Skills/Qualifications
- Exposure to data analysis and processing.

Full-Time Business Intern at Foursight Medical

Startup Venture
is pioneering a new approach to glaucoma treatment through innovative surgical solutions. With millions affected by this condition globally, we're developing a revolutionary device aimed at effectively halting disease progression and improving patient outcomes. Our mission is to redefine the standard of care for glaucoma patients worldwide, offering hope and a better quality of life.

Internship Description
This internship with Foursight Medical is a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into an early stage med-tech venture, and to contribute to its development. At this critical phase, our business development goals include the search for funding sources, identifying key pain points, conducting further market analysis and refining our value proposition and business plan.聽
Intern will have the chance to contribute to foundational activities such as competitive analysis, stakeholder outreach, and development of product roadmaps and timelines. This role provides an opportunity to shape the trajectory of a startup, offering insight into the challenges and strategies of building a med-tech venture from the ground up.

Ideal Major
Bioengineering, Business or Finance

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Comfortable networking and conducting outreach with industry professionals.
- Entrepreneurial and adaptable, eager to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Passionate about healthcare innovation and motivated to improve patient outcomes through technology.
- Creative problem-solvers, able to suggest improvements and contribute innovative ideas to the startup鈥檚 development.聽

Full-Time Business Intern at Kuiper AutonomI Inc.

Startup Venture
Kuiper AutonomI Inc. is a start-up out of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at 黑料不打烊 University. Our product is the Kuiper platform which we are looking to commercialize.
Kuiper is a human-robot-AI interaction platform to deliver enhanced shared autonomy solutions for safe integration of advanced AI, smart robots, and humans in real-life industrial settings. Kuiper platform is designed to integrate into an existing host robot/machine automation system and bring an AI-enabled, human-in-the-loop, supervised sliding level of autonomy with an intuitive human interface design.
We are currently focusing on the deployment of our first tier (i.e., co-planner or operator-assist) of the shared autonomy framework. Our target market entry is machines used in the forestry industry, in particular log-loading machines and tree harvesting machines. The co-planner is intended to serve in a suggestive role to the operator to help with the high-level, demanding decision-making involved in log-loading and tree harvesting tasks. Over the next 6-12 months, we will be working on framework and software development, integration with necessary perception and edge-computing hardware and deployment in the field. On the business side, we are looking to grow the company through bringing in investors, strategic partnerships with other companies working on AI for forestry, and early adopters of the technology.
Our core team is the co-founders Dr. Ehsan Yousefi and Professor Inna Sharf and we are actively looking to expand the team.

Internship Description
market analysis
looking for various funding sources and opportunities
reaching out to potential investors and early adopters
organizing the business side of the company

Ideal Major
Business Major

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
In-person (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Experience with market analysis, competitive analysis
- Networking and outreach to potential investors and clients
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Desired Skills/Qualifications
A motivated student with strong interest in AI, robotics, autonomous systems and/or business acumen with interest/motivation to do business development in this space.

Full-Time Business and Marketing Intern at LiveGuard

Startup Venture
聽is a cutting-edge AI-powered cloud service designed to revolutionize real-time video and audio editing for live streams. Our solution empowers content creators by primarily ensuring seamless protection against platform sanctions and demonetization, allowing them to stream confidently while promoting audience and sponsor growth. With effortless integration into your favourite tools and platforms, our service simplifies the live streaming pipeline, enabling creators to focus on delivering exceptional and fun content. Founded at 黑料不打烊 University as a hackathon project, LiveGuard is built on a mission to protect, empower, and inspire streamers in today鈥檚 competitive landscape. With roots from 黑料不打烊鈥檚 TechAccel program and NEXT AI, our team is guided by values of innovation, community, and accessibility. As we continue to grow, we鈥檙e preparing for our next round of seed funding to expand our growth in the North American market.

Internship Description
This internship, based in Montreal at 黑料不打烊 Engine and our Little Italy office, offers the chance to make a real impact in a growing AI startup. We are looking for a current student who is proactive and has strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Your main responsibility will be building and maintaining relationships with content creators during our beta phase, and then gathering and analyzing their ongoing feedback. You鈥檒l use this data to help improve our marketing campaigns, refine social media strategies, and contribute to enhancing our overall platform. In addition to working closely with content creators, you鈥檒l collaborate directly with our co-founders, assist in market research, support social media management and SEO efforts, and help with financial planning tasks like budgeting and analysis. This internship provides hands-on experience in a startup, mentorship, and the opportunity to be deeply involved in both business and development efforts.

Ideal Major
Management and marketing

Ideal Start Date
May 19th, 2025

Type
In-person (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong interest for content creation and/or social media.
- Proactive and excellent communicator (verbal and written).
- Autonomy and organization
- Familiarity with social media management, SEO, and digital marketing.

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in market analysis/market research is a plus.
- Google Workspace proficiency.
- Basic understanding of intellectual property concepts is a plus but not required.
- Experience or coursework in financial analysis or modeling is an asset.
- Proficiency in web development and/or design is an asset but not required.
- French proficiency is an asset.

Full-Time Business Intern at OPSIS

Startup Venture
OPSIS is an early-stage MedTech venture developing a low-cost and occlusion-robust optical tracking system for use in image-guided neurosurgery. The system enables surgeons to see in real time where their tools are in relation to critical structures in the brain, such as blood vessels and tumors. Our solution simplifies surgical navigation without compromising accuracy, making it accessible to a broad range of healthcare facilities. We are 黑料不打烊 engineering graduates with experience in robotics and computer vision, committed to accelerating tech integration in healthcare.

Internship Description
This internship will be a unique opportunity for you to take part in the development of an innovative MedTech startup venture, and for you to learn more about MedTech and computer vision applications in industry. Our current non-technical objectives are to further refine and explore market opportunities for our technology, to use this analysis to devise a preliminary market entry plan, and to draw in funding by seeking out non-dilutive sources such as awards and grants. Your principal duties and objectives would be the following:
- Conduct advanced market analysis to assess industry trends, competitive landscapes, and potential target markets in order to better understand the interplay between innovative MedTech companies, hospitals, clinicians and researchers
- Analyze data to provide actionable insights that will inform product development, marketing strategies, and market positioning.聽
- Develop a preliminary market entry plan.聽
- Seek out and write applications for different non-dilutive funding sources, such as different grants, awards, and challenges

Ideal Major
Marketing or Finance

Ideal Start Date
May 19th, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Excellent writing aptitude in English (please provide a technical writing sample of at ~500 words or more. If the sample is an essay/assignment, please provide also the prompt or context for the essay).
- Experience in market analysis/market research
- Experience in market entry planning
- Autonomy and organization

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Ideally a U2+ student
- Experience with grant writing will grant priority consideration
- Experience in medtech / computer vision space
- Experience with healthcare startups
- Proficiency in both English and French, written and oral

Full-Time Business Intern at ReSciCler

Startup Venture
ReSciCler (Recovery by Environmental Social-licensed Cost-effective Innovation for Circular Economy of Raw materials) is an innovative for-profit Startup dedicated to recovering valuable metals and critical raw materials (CRMs) from a range of solutions, such as waters, brines, wastewaters, mining tailings, and acid mine drainage (AMD) by using novel cutting-edge technologies such as nano-adsorbents and hydrogels. In doing so, we also produce eco-friendly, low-carbon footprint products, including zero-cement (unfrozen or frozen) backfill, from the residuals of the recovery process. Our mission is to help mining companies鈥攚hether active or in the closure stage鈥攖ransform waste into wealth, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a circular economy, all while ensuring affordability.
The global mining industry generates billions of tons of tailings and wastewater each year, much of which remains untapped and poses significant environmental risks. ReSciCler鈥檚 technology provides an efficient, cost-effective solution to reclaim CRMs, reduce operational costs, and minimize environmental footprints.
We are a small but passionate team, supported by academic advisors, and are actively forging partnerships with mining companies to bring our technology to market. We have already collaborated with mines across Europe and Asia, as well as organizations like EIT RawMaterials. Focused on sustainability and innovation, ReSciCler is committed to making a meaningful impact on both the mining sector and the environment.

Internship Description
During this 12-week program at ReSciCler, you will be introduced to the startup鈥檚 innovative technology, with the objective of promoting it to mining, geothermal, and oil companies in Canada. You will have the opportunity to leverage your marketing expertise to encourage these industries to invest in or become users of the ReSciCler solution. Your main responsibilities will include conducting market research, identifying target companies and creating a database, establishing connections, organizing meetings to present our solution, persuading them to consider investment opportunities, and collecting valuable feedback on their needs and concerns to refine our offering. Ultimately, your contribution will be vital to ReSciCler鈥檚 success, and we are excited to welcome you to our team as a marketing expert.

Ideal Major
Marketing (with a specialization in building relationships with mining, geothermal, and oil sectors)

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
In-person (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Proven experience working with mining, geothermal, or oil companies in Canada, or with consulting firms partnering with these industries
- Currently enrolled in a marketing, engineering, business, or related degree program
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (French proficiency is an asset)
- Strong ability to communicate and persuade effectively
- Skilled in teamwork and networking
- Knowledgeable in technical terminology related to pitching and attracting investors
- Capable of managing time efficiently and setting priorities
- Excellent organizational skills and self-management

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Ability to design and develop websites (a positive asset, showcasing technical creativity and understanding of user experience)

Full-Time Integration Intern at TerraTech

Startup Venture
TerraTech is an innovative, student-run startup that leverages AI-driven geospatial data analysis to predict climate change impacts on soil stability. Our mission is to empower sustainable infrastructure development and risk management by providing accurate, actionable insights derived from satellite data, machine learning models, and climate science. With a diverse team of three passionate civil engineers and data scientists and a MBA consultant, we value innovation, precision, and environmental responsibility. We aim to build cutting-edge solutions that help construction firms, insurance companies, and other industries make informed decisions. Join us to develop groundbreaking software that makes a real-world impact!

Internship Description
The intern will play a critical role in developing and optimizing data pipelines for geospatial data retrieval and processing, including satellite datasets like SAR, NDVI, and DEMs. They will help integrate climate and vegetation models into TerraTech鈥檚 platform, enhance prediction accuracy, and contribute to creating innovative visualization tools such as modified DEM maps. Responsibilities also include testing cutting-edge research papers developed proprietarily by TerraTech, such as DPDAN (Deep Physics Data Assimilation Network), and contributing to impactful AI model development for addressing soil stability and climate change challenges.
Throughout the internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in solving real-world geospatial challenges, building scalable software solutions, and collaborating with experts across geospatial science, AI, and environmental sectors. They will refine skills in AI integration, research validation, and innovation, while contributing tangible results, such as optimized pipelines and enhanced models, to their professional portfolio.
The skills and experience gained during this internship align with the needs of industry leaders like NASA, which leverages geospatial data for Earth monitoring, ESRI, a pioneer in GIS software, and Google, which uses geospatial and AI technologies in platforms like Google Earth Engine. These skills are also valued by startups like Planet Labs, known for its satellite imaging capabilities, and Trimble, a leader in geospatial solutions for agriculture, construction, and environmental management.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of geospatial data processing and TerraTech鈥檚 vision through regular briefings and a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment. It鈥檚 perfect for someone passionate about sustainability, technical innovation, and making a meaningful impact.

Ideal Major
Computer Science / Software Engineering / Data Science

Ideal Start Date
May 1st, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python for data processing and scripting is essential.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new concepts in geospatial data, machine learning, and environmental science.

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of machine learning workflows and concepts.
- This internship opportunity is designed to be a learning opportunity, with technical and industry-specific knowledge provided during the first weeks of the internship through guided sessions and mentoring.

Full-Time Marketing Intern at The Air Keeper

Startup Venture
is a low-cost methane detection device designed for home use. It offers individuals who rely on natural gas an easy-to-use and reliable solution to monitor potentially dangerous gas leaks, providing peace of mind and enhancing home safety.

Internship Description
As a Marketing Intern at The Air Keeper, you will help bring peace of mind to homeowners and businesses that rely on natural gas by promoting an innovative and affordable methane detection solution. Your work will focus on educating the public on the importance of methane detection, conducting focus group testing to gather feedback on the product, and identifying potential improvements based on user input. Additionally, you will participate in outreach efforts with potential partners and distributors, particularly within the natural gas industry, to explore collaboration opportunities. You will also assist in designing and enhancing the company鈥檚 website (), ensuring it effectively communicates The Air Keeper鈥檚 mission and product benefits. Moreover, you will conduct market research to identify key partners and strategize the best approaches to promote the product, including Kickstarter campaign planning and exploring distribution channels.

Ideal Major
Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

Ideal Start Date
May 15th, 2025

Type
Hybrid (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a self-driven and adaptable individual with a strong interest in clean-tech solutions and sustainability. For us the ideal candidate should be able to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and proactively ask questions or seek feedback to ensure the best results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as the role involves engaging with potential clients, partners, and distributors to promote the Air Keeper solution.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently towards set goals while maintaining collaboration and openness to feedback.
- Strong interpersonal skills to conduct meaningful conversations with potential clients, early adopters, and industry partners.
- Interest in climate-tech and clean technologies, with a desire to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Experience in market research, including identifying target customers and evaluating partnership opportunities.
- Creative problem-solving mindset, capable of crafting innovative marketing strategies.
- Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desired Skills/Qualifications
- Speaking French is a desired skill but not required.

Full-Time Marketing Intern at VoltLeaf Energy Inc.

Startup Venture
aims to develop a nanocarbon-based technology that can store as much energy as Lithium-ion phosphate batteries while all its other properties resemble ultracapacitors, including the ability to be charged more than a million cycles at very high rates of charge (up to 100 C). This remarkable performance is due to its construction that is physically similar to a conventional capacitor with a key difference: the carbon storage media is arranged so that charges can be distributed throughout the material's volume without any chemical reaction. This charge storage mechanism, differing from mere surface charge storage in conventional capacitors, allows an order of magnitude greater energy density than the best commercial ultracapacitor today. With its superior storage capacity and high charge-discharge rates, VoltLeaf battery has the potential to enter a wide array of markets ranging from niche sectors served by ultracapacitors (attenuating power surges, bridging short-term power losses, or transferring very large amounts of energy in a very short time) to the markets currently served by batteries (power a phone, cordless tool, and more recently electric cars).

Internship Description
The internship will focus on developing market strategies and reaching out to North American battery industries to develop partnership. The internship is divided into three phases: (a) identify and analyze potential partners, investors, and clients within the battery value chain, (b) network and interview with professionals to gain insights on the market needs and industrial ecosystems, and (c) strategize, implement, and iterate marketing strategies.

Ideal Major
Business or Marketing

Ideal Start Date
May 5th, 2025

Type
In-person (Full time, with award amount of $6,750 over 5 installments)

Required Skills/Qualifications
Pro-active, excellent communication skills with industrial partners, willingness to learn about battery technologies, strong analytical aptitude for marketing strategies.

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