Industry Partners

The University of Windsor is working with industry, not-for-profit and government organizations to the benefit of the local community and the Windsor-Essex region. With world-class researchers, industry and community organizations can test new ideas and technologies to remain competitive in the local, national, or global market. The University of Windsor is committed to establishing and building relationships with industry partners.

Use our Experts List to search for faculty members with the expertise needed to conduct research in the field or area related to your business or organization. For further assistance, please contact:

Horst Schmidt                         Vesna Kaps
hschmidt@uwindsor.ca            vesna@uwindsor.ca
519-253-3000, ext. 3926          519-253-3000, ext. 3922

Information from the UWindsor-Industry Connector Event
held February 21, 2012 in Chatham, Ontario

Summary of Research Partnership Programs

The following programs offer collaborative opportunities for researchers and industry:

Partnership Programs:

Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Programs:

Engage Grants Strategic Workshops Program

Strategic Project Grants Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Idea to Innovation

For assistance, please contact Inga Sliskovic, inga@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000, ext. 3918

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Programs:

Technical Problem Solving Collaborative Research

Market Readiness

For assistance, please contact Vesna Kaps, vesna@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000, ext. 3922

FedDev Applied Research and Commercialization (ARC) Program:

This program is designed to encourage partnership between post-secondary institutions with applied research expertise and small- and medium- enterprises with pre-market needs. FedDev will provide up to $100,000 or 50% of the total project cost to the University of Windsor to help companies improve/increase their compatibility (company contribution can be cash or in-kind). To apply please complete FedDev ARC form.

For assistance, please contact Horst Schmidt, hschmidt@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000, ext. 3926

Working with University of Windsor Researchers:

Commercialization and Licensing Opportunities

Services Provided Intellectual Property & Commercialization