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The latest from Volt-Age |
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October 2026 |
Research and innovation updates |
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| Case studies such as the Varennes Library show how integrated energy systems can operate at the neighbourhood scale. | Photo by Frederic Bouchard, courtesy of Vlan paysages |
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Turning buildings into active players in Canada's energy system Volt-Age Impact Project explores how smart, net-zero buildings can help create a more resilient energy future. Meet the inaugural Volt-Age Spark Fellows First recipients bring artistic perspectives to the energy transition, exploring food sovereignty, critical minerals and community resilience. New partnerships to advance the future of aviation Concordia has signed two strategic agreements with ADM Aéroports de Montréal and Volatus Aerospace to accelerate research, testing and commercialization of next-generation aviation technologies. A new innovation hub takes shape in Shawinigan Volt-Age will contribute its expertise to this new $20-million investment that supports the launch of MCS+ Space. |
Volt-Age Summer recap: Connecting ideas and people |
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From Montreal Climate Week and the Projected Futures Experimental Science Journalism Studies summer school to the Milli-Volt: Green Tech Mili Summer Camp, our team and network came together throughout the summer to exchange ideas, forge new connections and explore innovative solutions to advance the energy transition. |
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| Images, from left to right: Students participating in the Projected Futures x Volt-Age Summer School in Journalism; Milli-Volt Flower Alchemy workshop; Milli-Volt campers exploring Climate Action Kits; “Who Benefits from the Energy Transition?” panel at Montréal Climate Week; Jennifer Garard (centre) with Montréal Climate Week team members Juliette Champoux-Pellegrin (left) and Nilufar Sabet-Kassouf (right); Climate Leadership Story Hub launch and panel at Montréal Climate Week. |
Funding opportunities |
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Volt-Age Quest: Funding for research-creation Open to Concordia Faculty of Fine Arts researchers who are exploring electrification and the energy transition, with three funding streams offering up to $20,000. Next application deadline: November 1, 2026. |
Upcoming events |
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October 23: Designing Living Lab Governance Structures for Impact Learn practical tools for designing, governing and evaluating collaborative innovation. November 12: Governing collaboration for social and environmental impact Attend a panel discussion bringing together experts to explore the challenges and opportunities of governing collaborative and transdisciplinary innovation initiatives. November 16: AIEQ & Volt-Age Energy and Buildings Conference Join research, industry and the public sector leaders to explore dual-use technologies and the future of industrialization. |
Stay connected!
Volt-Age is funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. |
