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Engine Highlights 2022 - 2023

About Us

The Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine Centre in the Faculty of Engineering, focuses on encouraging and supporting technological innovators and entrepreneurs across Æ»¹ûÒùÔº in collaboration with theÌýOffice of Innovation and PartnershipsÌýand theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.

We are a Mitacs-approved incubator for their program.


Mission

Leveraging theÌýFaculty of Engineering’s research and educational programs, the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine’s missionsÌýare:

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Helping to develop the next-generation of entrepreneurially-minded Æ»¹ûÒùÔº technological innovators by providingÌýtraining & experiential learning programs, advising & coaching, project funding, and business mentorship.

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PromotingÌýand acceleratingÌýthe commercialization of inventions and software throughÌýfunding,Ìýcoaching, and connections.

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Increasing engagement andÌýR&D collaborationsÌýbetween innovation-driven companies and the Faculty of Engineering by providing matching and facilitation services.


Vision

For the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine community to make a positive impact and contribute value to the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, locally, regionally, nationally,Ìýand worldwide.


Impact since 2013

$1.7M+ in grants, awards, prizes, stipends and fellowships awarded
7000+ attendees in
over 300 events,
seminarsÌý& workshops
1900+ students & professors advised/coached
500+ project applications reviewed
280+ projects/ventures supported
1.4K+ company interactions for R&D collaboration


* Updated May 2024

Annual Report

  • Sept. 1 2022Ìý- Aug. 31 2023

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  • Sept. 1 2021Ìý- Aug. 31 2022

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý-PDF icon Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine Annual Report (2021-2022)

  • Sept. 1 2020 - Aug. 31 2021

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -PDF icon Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine Annual Report (2020-2021)

  • Sept. 1 2019 - Aug. 31 2020

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -PDF icon Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Engine Annual Report (2019-2020)

Infographic

  • Sept. 1 2022Ìý- Aug. 31. 2023

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  • Sept. 1 2021 - Aug. 31. 2022

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  • Sept. 1 2020 - Aug. 31 2021

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Values

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Curiosity

Questioning the status quo and trying to better understand the world around us.

Collaboration

Promote sharing and involvement of everyone to achieve common goals.

Community

Caring about each other, staying involved and giving back.

Sustainability

Working in a way that integrates social, economic, and environmental dimensions equitably within the limits of a finite planet.

Determination

Persevere even when encountering difficulties or failures believing you can be a positive change agent.


Funding

Engine team 2023

Staff & Ronald Chwang EiRs

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Success Stories

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