Algonquin College's Office of Applied Research and Innovation

Purpose

Applied Research and Innovation provides experiential learning opportunities to enhance student's work and life skills by bringing them together with faculty, staff, and community partners to tackle real word challenges.

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 community

Mandate

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:

• Mechanical Engineering Technologies
• Photonics
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Digital Media
• Health and Community Studies
• Environmental Technologies
• Water Technologies
• Teaching and Learning
• Energy
• construction
• Business, Marketing Planning

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 guiding the college’s research strategy and policies.