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 2024, Conestoga ranked as one of the top 20 research colleges in Canada by engaging with 175 industry and community partners, 177 active projects, and hiring 251 students.
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Centres, labs & institutes
Research impact
Digital simulations for meat plant safety training
The Virtual & Augmented Reality Lab and the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab worked with VG Meats to create digital simulations for meat plant safety training.
Fabbulist connects melanin women with beauty services
Melanin women are significant consumers of beauty services, but the industry isn't built for their specific needs. It is difficult, and at times, almost impossible, to find appropriate hair, make-up and skincare services nearby. Enter Fabbulist, an online platform that helps melanin women find beauty stylists that truly get their hair type and skin tone
Erin Pickles leans into tech sales
Taking a leap of faith, Erin joined the first Sales Lab cohort despite some reluctance as to whether sales was the right path for her. She was a dedicated single mom with experience in customer service, but tech sales would be a whole new world.
Research & Innovation leadership
Linda Sheiban Taucar, RN, B.Sc., B.Sc.N, M.Sc.
Director, Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation
By the numbers (2023)
$7M
In funding
133
Active projects
114
Industry & community partners engaged
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Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L9, Canada