Fanshawe College

• Established in 1967, grew to four campuses: London, St. Thomas, Simcoe and Woodstock

• More than 100 diploma, postgraduate and certificate programs in technology, business, applied arts, heath and human services

• Approximately 15,000 full-time students, 30,000 continuing education registrants annually

• Sixth largest of Ontario’s 24 colleges

2009/10 R&D Milestones

• Centre for Applied Research, Innovation & University Partnerships (ARIUP) celebrates fifth anniversary (est. March 2005)

• Year of “firsts” -- first CCI grant - Centre for Sustainable Energy & Environments (CSEE); first OCE grant for solar project with Virelec Ltd.

• NIE (CONII2) created/funded, $ for colleges to work with industry; Ottawa doubles CCI budget to $30M/yr

• NSERC and SSHRC eligible

ARIUP Core Functions

Why Do Applied Research?

• Helps students develop research and learning skills that enhance their employability

• Helps faculty stay current

• Enhances College’s reputation and enables offering of applied degrees

• Creates potential for acquisition of new resources

• Contributes to communities, business and industry

Students & Innovation

• Students participate through co-op work terms

• As research assistants

• Through capstone projects in final semesters of study (groups or individuals) or through focused classroom-based projects embedded in curriculum

• Focus is on highly qualified graduates

• Needs analysis and assessment

• Project development from concept to commercialization

including ID of possible external funding sources

• Project development, testing and validation services,

associated marketing services

• Faculty/staff/student expertise, access to

facilities/equipment

R&D Services for Business