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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Centres, labs & institutes
Research impact

Development of graphic user interface for ADEPT
Working with the SMART Centre, Kinectrics was able to expand on their innovative ADEPT application to turn data into information more quickly during outage activity transport monitoring surveys at nuclear powerplants.

From Huehuetla to Turtle Island: a collaborative model for Indigenous language preservation and revitalization- CNERG
The Lhima'alh'ama' Project is an initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive dictionary for the Lhi’ma’alh’ama' language, also known as Huehuetla Tepehua.

The use of environmental DNA sampling in mosquito control activities- CNERG
In Ontario, public health units are working hard to control mosquito populations and reduce the risk of diseases such as West Nile virus.
Research & Innovation leadership
By the numbers (2022)

$7M
In funding

85
Active projects

78
Industry & community partners engaged
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