Industry research partnerships
Solve your research and development challenges with applied research, expert teams and funded collaboration opportunities.
Overview
Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science partners with organizations to address complex technical challenges and advance innovation.
Based in Montreal, Quebec, the Gina Cody School operates at the heart of one of Canada’s leading innovation ecosystems, with strong links to industry, research institutions, research and industrial consortia, government organization and funding programs.
Whether you are developing a new technology, validating an idea through a proof of concept, or advancing a project through Technology Readiness Levels 3–6, from early validation to prototype development, the Gina Cody School structures industry research partnerships that deliver clear commercial value.
What we handle for you
- Identifying the right starting point
- Connecting you with relevant expertise
- Access to specialized labs and infrastructure
- Intellectual property frameworks
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Alignment with funding programs (e.g. NSERC Alliance, Mitacs Accelerate)
Why partner with the Gina Cody School
The Gina Cody School offers a strong applied research environment for industry collaboration.
- 1Solve priority R&D challengesTap into a network of more than 260 professors across engineering and computer science to address technical questions related to products, processes, systems and emerging technologies.
- 2De-risk innovation decisionsAssess feasibility, validate concepts and generate evidence before committing internal resources, with access to specialized labs and infrastructure.
- 3Access multidisciplinary expertiseWork with researchers whose capabilities complement your internal expertise across disciplines.
- 4Leverage funding opportunitiesAccess co-funded research programs such as NSERC Alliance and Mitacs Accelerate, and structure projects to maximize support.
- 5Strengthen your talent pipelineEngage students, interns and trainees while accessing a pool of more than 11,000 students.
- 6Access labs and infrastructureLeverage state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and technical environments to support research, prototyping and validation.
150+
Partnerships with companies, public organizations and academic institutions
260+
Professors across engineering and computer science
11,000+
Students and trainees in the Gina Cody School ecosystem
100M+
in annual research funding across Concordia University
Research strengths
260+ experts across the fields that matter.
The Gina Cody School has over 250 professors working on all areas of engineering and computer science:
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Aerospace and Robotic Systems
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity and cyberphysical systems
- Electrification of Society
- Environment and Sustainability
- Infrastructure and Building Engineering
- Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities
- Software Engineering
- Surface Engineering
How collaboration works
Discovery discussion
We learn about your challenge, constraints and objectives.
Expert matching
We connect you with the right researchers and teams.
Scope & framework
Together we define scope, timeline, IP terms, NDAs, and funding structure.
Launch & evolve
Focused initiative that evolves into longer-term partnerships.
Typical collaboration formats
Targeted R&D projects
Focused work on specific technical challenges related to product development, process optimization or systems analysis.
Feasibility studies and proof of concept
Early-stage projects to explore ideas, validate approaches and assess technical viability.
Prototype development and testing
Design, development, and validation of solutions using specialized expertise, access to labs and use of infrastructure.
Strategic research partnerships
Longer-term collaborations combining research activities, funding and talent development.
Funded research projects
Collaborations aligned with programs such as NSERC Alliance and Mitacs Accelerate.
Expert advisory and technical consulting
Short-term expert support to assess options, solve technical challenges and define next steps toward a larger R&D or innovation project.
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