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INNOVATIVE SOLUTION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
- Engineering
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Innovative Solutions Canada
1, record 1, English, Innovative%20Solutions%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ISC 2, record 1, English, ISC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Innovative Solution Canada 3, record 1, English, Innovative%20Solution%20%20Canada
unofficial
- ISC 3, record 1, English, ISC
unofficial
- ISC 3, record 1, English, ISC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Innovative Solutions Canada is an initiative designed to stimulate technology research, development, and commercialization of Canadian innovations. The program’s Challenge Stream and Testing Stream help startups and small/medium-sized businesses (SMEs) overcome technology testing and development hurdles so that they can produce globally-demanded products and services, while also improving government operations. 4, record 1, English, - Innovative%20Solutions%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Recherche scientifique
- Ingénierie
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Solutions innovatrices Canada
1, record 1, French, Solutions%20innovatrices%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SIC 2, record 1, French, SIC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solutions innovatrices Canada est une initiative conçue pour stimuler la recherche technologique, le développement et la commercialisation d'innovations canadiennes. Les volets Défi et Mise à l'essai du programme aident les [entreprises émergentes] et les petites et moyennes entreprises à surmonter les obstacles en matière de développement et de mise à l'essai technologique afin qu'elles puissent produire des produits et services demandés à l'échelle mondiale, tout en améliorant les opérations gouvernementales. 3, record 1, French, - Solutions%20innovatrices%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Investigación científica
- Ingeniería
- Comercio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Soluciones innovadoras de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Soluciones%20innovadoras%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- osmotically driven membrane process
1, record 2, English, osmotically%20driven%20membrane%20process
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ODMP 1, record 2, English, ODMP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Osmotically driven membrane processes(ODMPs) are innovative technologies with applications in water treatment and desalination(forward osmosis, FO), power generation(pressure retarded osmosis, PRO), and dewatering of aqueous solutions(direct osmotic concentration, DOC, and osmotic dilution, ODN). These methods utilize osmotic pressure difference between a dilute feed solution and a concentrated draw solution to induce mass transport of water through semipermeable membranes from the feed stream into the draw solution. 1, record 2, English, - osmotically%20driven%20membrane%20process
Record 2, Key term(s)
- osmotically-driven membrane process
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- procédé membranaire faisant appel à la pression osmotique
1, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20membranaire%20faisant%20appel%20%C3%A0%20la%20pression%20osmotique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- innovative solution
1, record 3, English, innovative%20solution
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Challenge-based procurement : Approaches where procurers outline the challenges and the needs(rather than prescribing a solution) and invite bidders to propose a variety of innovative solutions. 1, record 3, English, - innovative%20solution
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- solution novatrice
1, record 3, French, solution%20novatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Approvisionnement axé sur les défis : Approches où les responsables de l'approvisionnement définissent les défis et les besoins (plutôt que d'exiger une solution donnée) et invitent des soumissionnaires à proposer diverses solutions novatrices. 1, record 3, French, - solution%20novatrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Experimental Farms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- experimental farm
1, record 4, English, experimental%20farm
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An experimental farm presents an innovative solution approach for the development of alternative(such as organic) farming through farmer involvement in research. The farmer, or group of farmers, should for the most part be able to independently identify and address agricultural problems through on-farm experiments which are self-designed and implemented. Of special emphasis is that on-farm experiments are incorporated into practical operations, applying the farmer's own equipment. 1, record 4, English, - experimental%20farm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fermes expérimentales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ferme expérimentale
1, record 4, French, ferme%20exp%C3%A9rimentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fermes expérimentales proposent une approche innovante visant à mettre au point des solutions de remplacement (telles que l'agriculture biologique), en faisant participer les agriculteurs à la recherche. L'agriculteur ou le groupe d'agriculteurs devrait pour l'essentiel être en mesure de recenser indépendamment les problèmes et de les surmonter grâce à des expérimentations à la ferme conçues et menées par lui-même. Il convient en particulier de souligner que les expérimentations à la ferme font partie d'opérations pratiques au cours desquelles l'agriculteur utilise son propre matériel. 1, record 4, French, - ferme%20exp%C3%A9rimentale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Granjas experimentales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- granja experimental
1, record 4, Spanish, granja%20experimental
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las granjas experimentales ofrecen un planteamiento innovador para el desarrollo de soluciones agropecuarias alternativas (por ejemplo, orgánicas) mediante la participación del productor agropecuario en la investigación. El productor, o el grupo de productores, por lo general, deberá poder determinar los problemas de su actividad agropecuaria y ocuparse de ellos de forma independiente mediante experimentos realizados en la granja que ellos mismos diseñan y ejecutan. Cabe destacar que estos experimentos se incorporan a las operaciones prácticas empleando el equipo del propio agricultor. 1, record 4, Spanish, - granja%20experimental
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Petroleum Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multi-phase vacuum extraction and treatment 1, record 5, English, multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SCG Industries Limited 2, record 5, English, - multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SCG specializes in environmental remediation and has focused on groundwater treatment and soil remediation through the development, manufacture, sale and distribution of environmental remediation equipment. For sites where free hydrocarbon product is present in the subsurface, the relatively new bioslurping technology may provide a timely and cost effective remedial solution. SCG has developed an advanced innovative remedial option in which light non-aqueous phase liquids(LNAPLs), hydrocarbon contaminated groundwater and volatile constituents in soil vapours are aggressively captured and subsequently treated in-situ via Multi Phase Vacuum Extraction and Treatment(MPVET). This system is suited for the capture of a full range of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants(gasoline to heavy oils) and a variety of subsurface conditions(low permeability coupled with low hydraulic yield to moderate permeability coupled with high hydraulic yield). 1, record 5, English, - multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Technologie pétrolière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- extraction et traitement multiphase par vide
1, record 5, French, extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ETMV 1, record 5, French, ETMV
feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SCG Industries Limited 2, record 5, French, - extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SCG Industries Limited est spécialisée en décontamination et s'attache particulièrement au traitement de l'eau souterraine et des sols par la conception, la fabrication, la vente et la distribution d'équipement de décontamination. La nouvelle technologie de bioaspiration, exploitée par SCG, arrive en temps opportun et offre une solution de décontamination efficace en terme de coûts pour traiter les sols souterrains contaminés aux hydrocarbures en phase libre. SCG a mis au point une variante novatrice du procédé de décontamination dans lequel les liquides non aqueux légers (LNAL), l'eau souterraine contaminée aux hydrocarbures et les constituants volatils des vapeurs issues des sols sont vigoureusement captés puis traités in situ par extraction et traitement multiphase par vide (ETMV). Ce système est adapté au captage d'une gamme complète d'hydrocarbures pétroliers (de l'essence aux pétroles lourds) dans une variété de conditions souterraines (d'une faible perméabilité associée à un rendement hydraulique bas à une perméabilité moyenne associée à un rendement hydraulique élevé). 1, record 5, French, - extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Coal-Derived Fuels
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- debenzolization
1, record 6, English, debenzolization
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A federal regulation calling for a 98 percent reduction in atmospheric emissions of benzene by September 1991 required all tar storage tanks to be gas-blanketed. The cost of gas-blanketing Tarben's 16 tar storage tanks--spread out over an area equal to about 15 football fields--was estimated at $6 million. As an alternate solution, Tarben developed an innovative technology known as "debenzolization" to remove benzene from the tar in the first processing step; subsequent storage could then use existing atmospheric tanks without the release of benzene or the need to gas-blanket. 2, record 6, English, - debenzolization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
- Mesures antipollution
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- débenzolage
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9benzolage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à ôter le benzol du gaz [de houille] soit par lavage à l'huile, soit par adsorption au charbon actif. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9benzolage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- door and slide management system
1, record 7, English, door%20and%20slide%20management%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- DSMS 2, record 7, English, DSMS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The system, which consists of proximity sensors, sensor targets, and associated electronics, will be used to monitor the position of the A380's multiple passenger and cargo doors. The passenger door sensors feature ELDEC' s new dynamic range sensor technology, a unique capability that allows for accurate measurement of an absolute position, rather than at specific actuation points.... our innovative sensing solution for the advanced door and slide management system that Diehl is supplying to Airbus... is exceptionally accurate and uniquely capable of proportional measurement. 1, record 7, English, - door%20and%20slide%20management%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de gestion des portes et toboggans
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20portes%20et%20toboggans
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- DSMS 2, record 7, French, DSMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les nouveautés sur Airbus, on mentionnera le système de gestion des portes et toboggans (DSMS) qui assurera une sécurité renforcée contre les tentatives d'infraction, un point devenu sensible et qui ne peut être traité à la légère, compte tenu de l'impact qu'aurait un attentat sur un tel appareil. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20portes%20et%20toboggans
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Shelters (Horticulture)
- Solar Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hydroponic solar greenhouse
1, record 8, English, hydroponic%20solar%20greenhouse
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Three Rivers Research, Conservation and Development Council, Inc., located in Milton, Florida has combined hydroponics, solar radiation and greenhouse technologies to grow year round, the "Santa Rosa Sweet" onion. With no pesticides used in the process, this innovative... technology uses the solar-heated hydroponic solution in its greenhouses to reduce the amounts of energy required to grow crops 12-months a year indefinitely.... The solar warming technology revealed that the accelerated mineral uptake dramatically increases plant growth rate. 1, record 8, English, - hydroponic%20solar%20greenhouse
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Abris (Horticulture)
- Énergie solaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- serre hydroponique à énergie solaire
1, record 8, French, serre%20hydroponique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9nergie%20solaire
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture Canada. 1, record 8, French, - serre%20hydroponique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9nergie%20solaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Pollutants
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Joint Action Group
1, record 9, English, Joint%20Action%20Group
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- JAG 1, record 9, English, JAG
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Created in the fall of 1996, the JAG is an innovative community-driven process-a group of individuals working together with the goal of remediating one of Canada's most toxic sites-the Muggah Creek Watershed. First conceived to find a solution to the Sydney Tar Ponds. JAG has evolved and broadened its mandate to include the former Coke Oven site, the Tar Ponds, and impacts of the municipal landfill-all part of the Muggah Creek Watershed area. JAG is comprised of local residents, business people, representatives, and youth. 2, record 9, English, - Joint%20Action%20Group
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Agents de pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'action conjointe
1, record 9, French, Groupe%20d%27action%20conjointe
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- GAC 1, record 9, French, GAC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe fédéral-provincial. 1, record 9, French, - Groupe%20d%27action%20conjointe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Prostatron
1, record 10, English, Prostatron
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Prostatron medical device provides a safe, effective, non-surgical solution for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH). Based on innovative thermotherapy technology, Prostatron provides therapeutic levels of heat(45° C. or above), selectively heating and eliminating excess prostate tissue. 2, record 10, English, - Prostatron
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Prostatron 1, record 10, French, Prostatron
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-10-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Investment
- Corporate Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Micro Business Program
1, record 11, English, Micro%20Business%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Micro Business Program supports the growth and development of some of the smallest innovative businesses by providing a total solution to their business needs. The program combines personalized management training and/or counselling with term financing of up to $25, 000 for new businesses and up to $50, 000 for existing businesses. To further support growth during the critical early years, the program also features two years of follow-up mentoring. 1, record 11, English, - Micro%20Business%20Program
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Micro Business Programme
- Micro-Business Program
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Investissements et placements
- Gestion de l'entreprise
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Programme micro-entreprises
1, record 11, French, Programme%20micro%2Dentreprises
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme micro-entreprises soutient l'essor des plus petites entreprises innovatrices en répondant à tous leurs besoins. Le programme fournit des services personnalisés de formation et de consultation en gestion et du financement à terme jusqu'à concurrence de 25 000 $ pour les nouvelles entreprises et de 50 000 $ pour les entreprises établies. Afin de soutenir la croissance des entreprises au cours des premières années critiques, le programme exige un suivi pendant deux ans. 1, record 11, French, - Programme%20micro%2Dentreprises
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-08-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- geared to the future
1, record 12, English, geared%20to%20the%20future
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The solution is simple : the public service must be innovative, experimental and geared to the future. This organization would be of the so-called "third type". 1, record 12, English, - geared%20to%20the%20future
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- orienté vers l'avenir
1, record 12, French, orient%C3%A9%20vers%20l%27avenir
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- axé sur l'avenir 1, record 12, French, ax%C3%A9%20sur%20l%27avenir
correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La solution est simple, elle doit devenir innovatrice, expérimentale et orientée vers l'avenir. Cette organisation serait dite «du troisième type». 1, record 12, French, - orient%C3%A9%20vers%20l%27avenir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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