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About Us

The 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine Centre in the Faculty of Engineering, focuses on encouraging and supporting technological innovators and entrepreneurs across 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ in collaboration with theÌýOffice of Innovation and PartnershipsÌýand theÌý91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.

We are a Mitacs-approved incubator for their program.


Mission

Leveraging theÌýFaculty of Engineering’s research and educational programs, the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine’s missionsÌýare:

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Helping to develop the next-generation of entrepreneurially-minded 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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
7100+ attendees in
over 320 events,
seminarsÌý& workshops
1900+ students & professors advised/coached
500+ project applications reviewed
290+ projects/ventures supported
1.4K+ company interactions for R&D collaboration


* Updated August 2024

Annual Report

  • Sept. 1 2023Ìý- Aug. 31 2024

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  • Sept. 1 2022Ìý- Aug. 31 2023
  • Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý-PDF icon 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine Annual Report (2022-2023)

    • Sept. 1 2021Ìý- Aug. 31 2022

    Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý-PDF icon 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine Annual Report (2021-2022)

    • Sept. 1 2020 - Aug. 31 2021

    Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -PDF icon 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine Annual Report (2020-2021)

    • Sept. 1 2019 - Aug. 31 2020

    Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -PDF icon 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Engine Annual Report (2019-2020)

    Infographic

    • Sept. 1 2023Ìý- Aug. 31. 2024

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    • 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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