Office of Applied Research

Bringing innovation to life: over 120 student projects featured at Algonquin College’s Applied Research Day

Posted on Monday, April 21st, 2025

The largest iteration of Algonquin College’s Applied Research Day occurred on April 11, with over 120 innovative student research projects presented under the theme Innovate, Impact, Inspire.

The event celebrated the culmination of months of dedicated work by talented learners and faculty, who collaborated on cutting-edge projects to address real-world challenges faced by industry, government, and community partners across diverse fields, including Computer Programming, Interactive Media Design, Mobile Application Development, and Engineering. Additionally, the event featured eight faculty-led projects from the Research Development Institute (RDI) at Algonquin College.

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Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab Receives $400,000 Through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grant Program

Posted on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

OTTAWA (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025) – In an effort to address the challenge of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET), the Embark Student Foundation has awarded $400,000 to support the Social Innovation Lab at Algonquin College. This grant will fund the Transdisciplinary Approach to Service Transformation in NEET (TASTE), a long-term initiative to design, pilot, and evaluate innovative approaches to reactivate NEET youth to education.

Algonquin College hosts student research showcase

Posted on Monday, December 4th, 2023

OTTAWA (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This edition of RE/ACTION has a special focus on public health, with over 50 student teams displaying projects on topics ranging from improving health care in Indigenous communities, increasing public awareness on the benefits of influenza immunization, drafting non-stigmatizing terminology in medical and nursing documentation related to substance use health, and creating activities for residents at The Oaks, a managed alcohol program in Ottawa. The full list of projects is available here.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Awards Presentations: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Algonquin College Ottawa Campus DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8. Continue reading →

Student research showcase coming to Algonquin College

Posted on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

OTTAWA (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting an In-Class Projects Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the event, students will exhibit forward-looking research and technology projects produced in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence, fundraising to civic engagement, the projects students work on are incredibly diverse.

Judges from local employer partners, including Natural Resources Canada, Ingenium and the Kanata North Business Association will be in attendance to discuss project details with the student-led teams.

When: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Awards Presentations: 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8.

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Media Advisory: Leading-edge applied research event at Algonquin College

Posted on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

(OTTAWA – April 11, 2023) – The RE/ACTION Showcase highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional, and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Over 50 student-driven applied research projects will be exhibited, ranging in topic from robotics to web design, building science to social innovation and everything in between. The showcase also provides an opportunity for employers to engage talent and collaborative opportunities in support of their businesses’ growth and impact.

Date: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Awards presentation: 1:40 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Location Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, DARE District (C Building)
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8

Select research projects are highlighted below. For the full agenda and further details about the RE/ACTION Showcase, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/arie/re-action. Continue reading →

Algonquin College Ranks Third in Canada for Research Partnerships in 2022

Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

Algonquin College Ranks Third in Canada for Research Partnerships in 2022

OTTAWA (Jan. 25, 2023) – Research Infosource Inc. released its annual ranking today for Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges in 2022. Algonquin College is proud to announce it ranks third in the category of research partnerships with 168 partnerships and second in completed research projects with 155 projects.

“We are thrilled to see Algonquin College recognized as a leader in research partnerships amongst colleges in Canada,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. “Our commitment to applied research and innovation, as well as working closely with industry partners and community organizations, has resulted in this outstanding achievement.”

In addition to the research partnership results, Algonquin College ranked second in Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) research income with $662,000 and ninth in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) research income with $2,528,000. Continue reading →

Algonquin College Launching Research Development Institute

Posted on Friday, October 14th, 2022

$1.5 million over Five Years from NSERC Mobilize Program

Today, Algonquin College is pleased to announce that it has received $1.5 million in funding to establish a Research and Development Institute (RDI), thanks to funding received by The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

The RDI will serve a dual purpose:

(1) To support highly strategic applied research projects in collaboration with industry and community partners (an estimated five projects per year).

(2) To grow applied research capacity within the College.

“The RDI will support special, collaborative applied research projects that have strategic

importance to the College and community,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College. “The projects will reside in the College’s existing domains of research excellence, and they will address issues of national importance, working with local and community partners. Topics include supply chain innovation, tools for online learning, intimate partner violence, wastewater for rural development and reduction of carbon footprint in biogas generation.”

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Algonquin College Wins Funding to Support Market Driven Social Innovation Research

Posted on Friday, October 14th, 2022

Canadian Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that Algonquin College is the recipient of a new grant from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). The project, entitled “Social Procurement & Enterprise Development (SPEnD)”, will develop, curate and disseminate research on the capacity of Canada’s college sector for social procurement and social finance and contribute to community wealth building through research and development of market driven social enterprises.

“We appreciate the support from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund and the recognition of Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab,” said Claude Brulé, president and CEO, Algonquin College. “We are pleased to embark on this long-term research partnership that will harness the skills of our students and faculty and contribute to developing a new generation of professionals with the skills required to serve the needs of Canada’s social innovation sector.”

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RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on Aug. 12

Posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

OTTAWA (Aug. 10, 2022) — The Algonquin College Office of Applied Research will host its RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

The event highlights innovations in applied research undertaken by students, including an online portal documenting the crimes against the Yazidi people, personal security app technology, multiple initiatives to increase food sovereignty for struggling students and many other exciting projects.

Please join us this Friday to watch the finalists compete in hybrid format and go through the catalogue of projects.

When: Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Where: Online ***For more details, visit here. Continue reading →