Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
At Conestoga College, research is about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of innovators, problem solvers, and industry experts are driven by a shared passion to make a meaningful impact on our society. By collaborating with industry and community partners, we are able to create new solutions that have a lasting influence on our community, and we are proud to be a leader in research.
In 2023, Conestoga ranked as one of the top 20 research colleges in Canada by engaging with 100 industry and community partners, 133 active projects, and hiring 211 students.
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Centres, labs & institutes
Research impact
Improving peer review in a capstone business course
The impact of COIL experiences on students development of global skills and competencies
Exploring Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions of adopting new technology in teaching
Announcements
Study finds considerable economic impact of applied research at Canada’s polytechnics
A new study released by Polytechnics Canada on the economic and social impacts of applied research at member institutions, including Conestoga, found that every dollar invested generates a return on investment from a low estimate of $8.09 to a high of $18.49. As a result of applied research collaborations, nearly half of project partners (48 per cent) improved competitiveness and 12 per cent created new jobs. More than 85 per cent of partners are small or mid-sized organizations – a group facing unique barriers to investing in research and development. Polytechnics Canada
Federal and provincial ministers visit Conestoga to announce funding for agri-food businesses
Conestoga’s Gig Lab featured for innovation in gig economy
Research & Innovation leadership
By the numbers (2023)
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Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L9, Canada