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Innovation For A

Changing World

Conestoga’s new research facility in the Gaslight District will deliver solutions that today’s
manufacturing businesses need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

For more than 50 years, Conestoga College has delivered career-focused education and training programs
across Waterloo Wellington to address the workforce needs of our region.

Since then, more than 120,000 Conestoga graduates have developed the skills and knowledge to launch careers
and businesses and build successful futures for themselves, their families, their employers and the community
we share.

But Conestoga delivers more than education and training programs. It is also ranked among Canada’s top 25
research colleges. More than 2,000 students and over 165 faculty and staff were engaged in research projects in
2016-17, developing solutions to real-world industry challenges and supporting local businesses in their efforts to
innovate and improve their products and processes.

Support for applied research at Conestoga is provided through national and provincial funding bodies such as
the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
and Ontario Centres of Excellence.

Industry partners include a growing range of companies, from small enterprises to global leaders, including
Fusion Cast, Industrial Cyber Sensing, and Greentec International.

Technology solutions for real-world needs Areas of focus:
In the summer of 2018, Conestoga will open a new applied research SMART MANUFACTURING
facility at 96 Grand in Cambridge’s Gaslight District.
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Focused on the development of innovation technology solutions to
enhance productivity and address industry challenges, the Applied E-WASTE RECYCLING
Research Hub will help drive business growth and economic
development in Cambridge and across our region.

Work with us

Is your business facing an innovation challenge?
Whether you need to develop a prototype or enhance an existing product or idea, Conestoga can connect
you with the expertise, facilities and funding opportunities to take your business to the next level.
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For more information, contact appliedresearch@conestogac.on.ca Summer 2018