The purpose of the Office of Applied Research and Innovation

is to lead innovation through the applied research activities

of faculty, staff and students with industry and community partners.

We do this by providing local and regional organizations with direct

access to Algonquin College’s leading-edge knowledge, skills, and resources. In turn, our faculty and students have the opportunity to participate in real-world research activities which enrich Algonquin College’s environment, curriculum and culture.

We are involved in a wide range of research activities, including:

• Photonics
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Digital Media
• Health and Community Studies
• Environmental Technologies in Energy
• Water and Construction
• Teaching and Learning

We promote Algonquin College’s research capacity by developing research partnerships with local and regional organizations. This involves a variety of activities such as writing research proposals to procure R&D funding for personnel, equipment and resources, managing on-going research projects, and evolving the college’s research strategy and policies.

Draft Mission: Through applied research and innovation we will mobilize Algonquin College's people and physical resources to:

• Enrich student learning
• improve student preparedness for the workplace
• enhance faculty and staff development;and
• support social and economic growth in the external community

Draft Vison: To be the leading centre in Eastern Ontario for applied research services, from concepts to commercialization, by leveraging Algonquin College resources to accelerate innovation through collaboration.