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 2022, Conestoga ranked as one of the top 15 research colleges in Canada by engaging with close to 80 industry and community partners, starting 85 new projects, and hiring 190 students.
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Research impact

Sustainable facility management: Reviewing recent research findings and creating a research agenda
This projected involved an in-depth analysis of relevant literature and case studies, delving into individual preferences of facility managers concerning sustainability and energy management.

Impact of supply chain integration on corporate responsible management performance
This project explored supply chain integration and management practices, encompassing the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, and services, all of which wield significant influence over a company's CSR performance.

Disparity at the top: gender issues and advancement in the financial planning profession
To gain a deeper understanding of the current state of gender disparity within the financial planning profession in Canada, an extensive literature review was conducted using resources from multiple countries.
Research & Innovation leadership
By the numbers (2022)

$7M
In funding

85
Active projects

78
Industry & community partners engaged
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