Partnerships news

Each year, we collaborate more than 400 partner organizations on research and development projects, work-integrated learning programs and much more. Our partners range from local startups to multinational corporations to not-for-profit enterprises, and everything in between.

U of T Formula Racing Team

Aston Dynamics: How an innovative partnership with students and alumni from the U of T Formula Racing team is advancing electric braking technologies

A collaboration between U of T Engineering, Aston Dynamics and Deutsche Hydrapro showcases a new model for academic-industry partnerships

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

Annual event held in a new location: the U of T Engineering Partnerships Office at 800 Bay St.

Officials from Japan, Ontario, First Nations and U of t at the Yoshino lecture

Inventor of the lithium-ion battery Akira Yoshino inspires new collaborations for battery innovation

More than 200 people attended a partnership event hosted at U of T, featuring Honorary Fellow of Asahi Kasei Corporation

Professor Greg Evans stands in front of a white vehicle

U of T professor co-leads global partnership on non-exhaust vehicle emissions

Professor Greg Evans (ISTEP, ChemE) is co-leading an international research consortium to investigate the health impacts of particles released from brakes, tires and road wear

"Students are at the centre of everything we do at U of T Engineering. That’s why my door’s always open – I encourage students to book a coffee chat with me," says Chris Yip, Dean of U of T Engineering. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference

Yip reflects on the value of student voices, what it means to think sustainably and what’s next for U of T Engineering

Delegates from Nissan Canada stand with University of Toronto researchers and Parliamentary Assistant Chris Scott in front of Nissan vehicle on campus

New partnership between Nissan and U of T will accelerate research at the intersection of EVs and electric grids

The collaboration will support research focused on enabling secure, scalable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems in North America

Dean Chris Yip addressing a crowd

How a unique co-location space is catalyzing new forms of partnership at U of T Engineering

Seven organizations have already established a presence in the Engineering Partnerships space

Canadian and Korean officials

AI in Manufacturing: U of T partnership with South Korean institutions to enhance efficiency and performance across the value chain

Professor Chi-Guhn Lee (MIE) is among those leading a new research centre under the Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center program of the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology

Audet and Simmons sit on chairs, three students stand behind, as they smile at the camera

U of T Engineering researchers and startup boutIQ solutions partner to advance heart repair therapies

Company aims to transform the way cell culture media is developed, using artificial intelligence to make cell-based therapies more effective and clinically viable