Knowledge Mobilization Events Support Program Awards
The program supports researchers in designing and delivering high-impact events that advance knowledge mobilization, foster collaboration and extend research impact beyond academia.
Overview
As part of its mandate to advance research with meaningful societal impact, the Volt-Age Knowledge Mobilization Events Support Program provides funding and strategic support to help researchers design and deliver events that foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and public engagement aligned with Volt-Age’s electrification research theme.
Funded activities include workshops, conferences, symposia, panel discussions, and community engagement events designed to extend the reach and impact of research beyond academia and strengthen engagement across sectors.
Spring 2026 Cycle
We are pleased to announce the following awards funded through the Spring 2026 cycle of the Volt-Age Knowledge Mobilization Events Support Program.
| Principal Investigator | Institution | Project Title | Event Date | Amount Awarded |
| Ursula Eicker | Concordia University | 4th Annual Community Energy Co-operatives Forum | October 7-9, 2026 | $35,000 |
| Hua Ge | Concordia University | 17th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components (DBMC 2026) | July 20–24, 2026 | $20,000 |
| Yaser Khojasteh | Concordia University | 4th International Process Intensification Conference (IPIC4) | June 21-25, 2026 | $20,000 |
| Adriane MacDonald | Concordia University | Designing Living Labs for Impact: From Governance Structure to Practical Evaluation Tools | Fall 2026 | $4,237 |
| Glaucia Melo | Toronto Metropolitan University | What Do Our Agents Really Cost? The Energy Side of Multi-Agent AI | June 29th, 2026 | $11,500 |
| Mohamed Ouf | Concordia University | Thermostat User Interface Workshop | Fall 2026 | $19,000 |
| Sabrina Peric | University of Calgary | Powering the Future of Our Communities: Indigenous Approaches to Food Sovereignty and Environmental Health through Electrification and Clean Energy | Fall 2026 | $32,000 |
| Blake Shaffer | University of Calgary | Electricity Camp in the Rockies | May 20-22, 2026 | $30,000 |
| Yassine Yaakoubi | Concordia University | SAAIC 2026 – Sustainable Airport Areas International Conference | Oct 1-2, 2026 | $10,000 |
| Karim Zaghib | Concordia University | 23rd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries | June 14-19 2026 | $30,000 |
Contact
For questions, please email volt-age@concordia.ca with the subject line: Event call.
Volt-Age is funded by a $123-million grant from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
