We gratefully acknowledge:
Queen's University – One of Canada's Top-10 research-intensive universities with an international reputation for scholarship, social purpose, spirit and diversity, Queen's University distinguishes Innovation Park as one of its greatest assets. Queen's is investing in this highly visible and strategic effort to address provincial and regional priorities for economic development and key university priorities for research intensity, student growth and community engagement. Through Innovation Park, the university is leveraging its strengths in research and academic excellence, and its track record of successful technology transfer and commercialization. In keeping with the university's strategic focus to 'Engage the World', Queen's is engaging powerfully with local and global communities on a pioneering level and providing this region's first and only convergence centre for academic-industrial R&D collaboration.
Government of Ontario - In recognition that research and innovation are crucial to Ontario's economic future, the Ministry of Research & Innovation provided Queen's University with a $21 million grant to build public-private partnerships and establish a research and development convergence centre in Kingston – all part of Ontario's innovation agenda, turning today's best ideas into tomorrow's jobs.
Novelis Global Technology Centre – Novelis pioneers the use of advanced scientific techniques and applied knowledge to deliver innovative, customer-driven solutions. Participating in the establishment of a vibrant convergence facility for academic and industrial research is a natural fit for this world-leading enterprise. As the premier R&D organization for Novelis Inc. worldwide, Novelis GTC is proud to be the anchor industry partner for Innovation Park.
