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Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

At Conestoga College, research is about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of innovators, problem solvers, and industry experts are driven by a shared passion to make a meaningful impact on our society. By collaborating with industry and community partners, we are able to create new solutions that have a lasting influence on our community, and we are proud to be a leader in research.

In 2023, Conestoga ranked as one of the top 20 research colleges in Canada by engaging with 100 industry and community partners, 133 active projects, and hiring 211 students. 

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Conestoga students compete against top universities in international business competition

A team of five Conestoga students enrolled in the Supply Chain and Operations Management program and International Business Management program faced-off against universities from Canada and the United States in a virtual simulation competition on Friday, March 25.
Usage of Blockchain in Canadian Supply chains

Usage of Blockchain in Canadian Supply chains
As COVID-19 took hold as a global pandemic, the integrity of supply chains were compromised. The robustness of supply chain integrity can be improved through improved organizational collaboration and communication. As organizations look to shore up their supply chains, by improving efficiencies and effectiveness, blockchain technologies may be a catalyst for change over the coming years.
Software that calculates sustainability metrics

Software that calculates sustainability metrics
Working with The Owl, the Centre for Supply Chain Innovation developed a software application that helps automate and simplify the calculation of sustainability metrics on post- or pre-shipments as carbon footprint or plastic pollution. With a specific focus in SME, sustainability frameworks are now more accessible in their daily decision-making processes.
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$4M investment will support projects in Conestoga’s SMART Centre

The college-led Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) received $4 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to build capacity in southern Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector. As a member of SONAMI, Conestoga will receive a portion of the funding for projects in the SMART Centre, a dedicated hub for applied research, technical services and training with a focus on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity and advanced recycling technologies. Read more

Conestoga receives award from City of Milton

Conestoga honoured with Milton Chamber of Commerce innovation excellence award

Conestoga was honoured with a Milton Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Award in the innovation excellence category. This recognition reflects the work of the college’s Research & Innovation team and was evaluated on organizational excellence, innovative practices and the impact of innovations in the Milton community. The award was presented at a gala event on October 23. Milton Today 

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Research & Innovation leadership

Ignac Kolenko

Ignac Kolenko, P. Eng.

Director, innovation special projects

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Rose Mastnak, MBA

Director, Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective

Jeff Dukes

Jeff Dukes, P.Eng.

Director, SMART Centre

Amin Yazdani, PhD, CSP

Amin Yazdani, PhD, CSP

Executive director, Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance

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Linda Sheiban Taucar, RN, B.Sc., B.Sc.N, M.Sc.

Director, Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation

Alla Darwish

Alla Darwish, PhD, MBA

Director, commercialization & IP mobilization

Nicole Detlor

Nicole Detlor, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Director, Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab

Anthony Piscitelli

Anthony Piscitelli, PhD

Director, Conestoga Social Innovation Lab

Sherri Steele

Sherri Steele, PhD

Director, SoTL, Teaching Innovation & Assessment

Michelle Chrétien, PhD

Michelle Chrétien, PhD

Vice president, Research & Innovation

Sal Jiddawi

Saleh Jiddawi, MBA

Director, research operations

Tim Gibbins

Tim Gibbins, MBA

Director, research engagement

By the numbers (2023) 

$7M
In funding
133
Active projects
114
Industry & community partners engaged

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Appliedresearch@conestogac.on.ca
519-748-5220

96 Grand Avenue South. 
Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L9, Canada

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