Artificial Intelligence research at Carleton University is having a real impact in several critical areas such as health and wellness, sustainability, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, and governance among others. Our award-winning faculty and researchers are contributing innovative solutions to assure a better future for Canada and the world.

Rafik Goubran
Vice-President
(Research and International)
Chancellor's Professor
Carleton University

Humber Polytechnic is one of the top research institutions in Canada, collaborating with industry and community partners to tackle real-world challenges and solve Canada's productivity crisis. With our five Centres of Innovation, including the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, Humber's innovation ecosystem offers small and medium-sized enterprises real-world problem solvers and champions of brilliant solutions.

Tyler Charlebois
Dean, Research and Innovation (Acting)
Humber Polytechnic

Lakehead University is very pleased to have been recognized once again as the #1 university in our peer category for not-for-profit research income. We have established ourselves as a leader in community-based research and many of our projects are directly tied to the research, innovation, and economic needs of our community.

Dr. Andrew P. Dean
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Lakehead University

Lambton College has strategically evolved into a leading research institution, carrying out long-term, complex R&D projects that directly support industry innovation and commercialization. Colleges play a vital role in driving economic growth through meaningful industry partnerships and applied research and therefore deserve a prominent voice in shaping the research and development agenda.

Dr. Mehdi Sheikhzadeh
Senior Vice President
Research & Innovation
Lambton College

As Canada's nuclear university, McMaster's infrastructure and expertise have made us a global supplier of isotopes and an incubator for successful radiopharmaceutical startup companies, while simultaneously leading the country's neutron beam research and innovations that ensure the role of nuclear technology in a net-zero carbon economy.

Andy Knights
Vice-President, Research (Acting)
McMaster University

I'm very proud of Ontario Tech being selected for the second year in a row as Canada's Undergraduate Research University of the Year. Our research isn't just about technology, hardware or algorithms; it's about human values. Ontario Tech University leads the charge at the intersection of technological innovation and ethics, with a mission to uplift humanity and protect the planet through responsible, cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Dr. Les Jacobs
Vice-President
Research and Innovation
Ontario Tech University

At The Ottawa Hospital, we've embraced the vision that research IS care and continue to lead as a global research powerhouse in areas such as biotherapies, biomanufacturing, clinical trials, and implementation science. Our research is saving lives, transforming health care, and providing hope across Canada and around the world.

Dr. Rebecca Auer
Executive Vice-President
Research & Innovation
The Ottawa Hospital
CEO and Scientific Director
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

This has been an exciting year for Queen's - we welcomed two new Canada Excellence Research Chairs, saw a $45.5M investment in the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Particle Astrophysics Research Institute, and, most recently, celebrated Kerry Rowe as the 2024 NSERC Herzberg Gold Medal winner. These milestones reflect Queen's commitment to creating the right conditions and training environments for research to thrive and tackle the world's most pressing challenges.

Dr. Nancy Ross
Vice-Principal Research
Queen's University

At Toronto Metropolitan University, our researchers are leading transformative efforts to tackle the complex challenges of today's global landscape. By leveraging technological innovation, we are advancing critical fields such as health, immigration, community engagement and environmental sustainability. Together with our partners, we are focused on building resilient, inclusive communities and ensuring a more sustainable future for all.

Dr. Steven N. Liss
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Toronto Metropolitan University

At Université Laval, our research transcends boundaries. By fostering the intersection of expertise and perspectives, we leverage interdisciplinarity as a catalyst for innovation. Through relevant and impactful research, we aim to drive major transformations for the benefit of society, from optimizing treatments for cancer patients to addressing the societal impacts of AI.

Dr. Eugénie Brouillet
Vice-Rector, Research and Innovation
Université Laval

The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is proud to announce that, for the first time, it has surpassed the $50 million mark in research grants, also being ranked 2nd in its category for corporate and international government research income growth, and 3rd for not-for-profit research income as a percentage of total research income. All this testifies to the vitality of the research carried out within its walls.

Sébastien Charles
Vice-rector of research and development
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

At the University of Alberta our eyes are on the future. From advancing solutions in energy and environment, artificial intelligence, health and well-being to forging new paths in Indigenous research, agriculture and food, and social transformations our expertise is being brought to bear on today's most pressing global issues. United with partners in industry, academia and government, we are ready to move Forward with Purpose.

Aminah Robinson Fayek
Vice-President
Research and Innovation
University of Alberta

Collaboration is vital to how UCalgary is advancing Canadian innovation. Through transdisciplinary scholarship, our researchers are tackling complex challenges, driving economic growth, and empowering the next generation of leaders to start something transformative. Partnering with industry amplifies our impact, ensuring that innovative solutions enhance Canada's technology and application readiness.

Dr. Susan Skone, PhD
Associate Vice-President (Research)
Professor, Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

Universities are catalysts for transformative economic development by bringing together private sector and policy makers, with talent and cutting-edge research. The University of Ottawa is a place to create and trade ideas: ideas that can shape public policy, build forward-thinking communities, and help innovations become exciting business opportunities. All this to build a healthier and stronger community.

Julie St-Pierre
Interim Vice-President
Research and Innovation
University of Ottawa

University of Waterloo is renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation which advanced in 2024 with the opening of our Innovation Arena. We provide co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact. Our Global Futures framework uses an interdisciplinary approach to tackle challenges focused on economic, health, societal, sustainable and technological futures.

Charmaine B. Dean
Vice-President, Research and International
University of Waterloo