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Centres of Excellence
 
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
 
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
    Invests to foster innovation in communications and IT.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental
Technologies
 
 
Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies  
    Invests to drive commercially viable outcomes contributing to clean air, water, land, and smart infrastructures.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
    Invests to foster innovation in energy markets, systems and technologies.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing
 
    Invests in research partnerships that increase competitiveness and productivity.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics
 
    Supports the creation of new photonics knowledge and technology.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
    The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.  

Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing

The materials and manufacturing sector in Ontario directly employs more than one million people. Canada’s largest business sector, manufacturing accounts for 18 per cent of all economic activity in the country. The Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing addresses the future of the sector through investment in research partnerships that increase the competitiveness and productivity of Ontario businesses.

The Centre works with industry to solve problems by co-investing in the research and development of competitive-edge, industrially relevant technologies. The Centre engages the brightest minds at Ontario’s universities and colleges in the challenges faced by businesses. We assemble the partners and resources required to deliver innovative solutions – including recent graduates and young innovators – to make organizations more competitive. Our R&D portfolio is driven by the needs of Ontario industry, especially those where the economic impact of technology and knowledge will be the greatest.

The Centre offers:

  • Access to post-secondary research capabilities including facilities, equipment, personnel and experienced research teams
  • An interactive network of industry and academic participants
  • Creative students trained in leading-edge knowledge and technology areas
  • Opportunities to participate in a broad range of research initiatives including consortia and collaborative projects
  • Extensive intellectual property and project-management expertise
  • Technology and know-how for commercialization and licensing
  • The ability to access and attract other partners and resources

Contact

For inquiries please contact:

Bradley Fox
Director
Email: bradley.fox@oce-ontario.org
Tel: (905) 823 2020 x3243

 

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Computer-assisted vision eSight provides high-tech visual aid with voice control

The rethink A collaborative effort develops a new take on rainwater collection
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