Maintaining a competitive edge through OCE-backed R&D
OCE works with established companies – large and small – to identify R&D projects to be completed with partners in the academic community – colleges, universities and research hospitals – to help our clients develop innovative new technologies and products for world markets.
OCE has recently started to work with nonprofits, creating and enhancing partnerships with Ontario’s industry and academic communities to advance innovative products, services and business models that meet social and environmental needs.
Technical Problem Solving focuses on select short-term projects and provides hands-on problem solving experience. Learn More >
Collaborative Research is designed for projects with special technical research challenges, demonstrated market pull and high potential for commercialization. Learn More >
Connections links students in engineering, science and technology programs to technology-based companies to work on real-world projects. Learn More >
First Job provides salary sharing for Ontario companies that hire new graduates for R&D positions. Learn More >
Social Innovation partners Ontario’s nonprofit and social enterprise sectors with industry and academic communities to advance innovative products, services and business models that meet social and environmental needs. Learn More >
You may also wish to find out about other partner programs for business, industry and nonprofit.