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.

Left to right: Professors Daniel Posen (CivMin, University of Toronto), Viola Birss (Chemistry, University of Calgary), Aimy Bazylak (MIE, University of Toronto), ChungHyuk Lee (ChemE, Toronto Metropolitan University) and Geoffrey McCarney (International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa) are just some of the members of RECYCLEAN, a new cross-Canada research collaboration for sustainable energy materials (photo by Ashkan Irannezhad)

New cross-Canada research collaboration to future-proof supply chains for batteries and fuel cells

A pan-Canadian team of researchers aims to develop a circular economy that efficiently recovers critical minerals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to build a safer and cleaner future

Left to right: Dr. Monica Regalbuto, Vice-President of Science and Technology, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Fred Dermarkar, President and CEO, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; Prof. Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, U of T. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

Strengthening Canada’s nuclear talent pipeline: U of T joins Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Academic Partnership Program

Partnership with CNL and AECL connects the next generation of nuclear engineers with Canada’s premier nuclear research facilities and expertise

Farah Ghizzawi

How a passion for sustainable transportation brought this graduate student from Beirut to Toronto

Farah Ghizzawi (CivMin PhD 2T6) studied how e-bike delivery vehicles can make for more efficient and sustainable freight transportation in dense, crowded cities

OVIN U of T Partnership

New partnership between U of T and OVIN Incubators to advance vehicle technology, including EVs, chargers, vehicle-to-grid and more

Researchers and industry players come together to bring innovative automotive and mobility technologies to market

Two people hold up document folders in front of a table and sign that say "MOU Signing"

U of T partners with South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean to strengthen Canada’s maritime sovereignty

The agreement offers U of T researchers the opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions that bolster Canada’s maritime security and Arctic capability

Dean Chris Yip

Introducing the Strategic Academic Plan: Q & A with Dean Yip

The Strategic Academic Plan provides a blueprint for the next five years

Representatives from Ericsson and the University of Toronto signed a new partnership agreement to explore opportunities for research collaboration and talent development. (photo by Johnny Guatto)

New partnership between U of T and Ericsson will lead to faster, more efficient cell phone networks

Collaborations between professors, graduate students and equipment makers are enhancing both the hardware and software that underly wireless communications

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.