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Purpose-driven applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship that drives real‑world change.

Generator at Sheridan is the embodiment of applied solutions-driven work — bringing together cross-disciplinary teams of researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers to solve problems in partnership with industry and community.

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Centre for Applied AI

The Centre for Applied AI (formerly known as the Centre for Mobile Innovation) creates innovative solutions for health care using creative applications of mobile technologies like the Internet of things, wearable computing, augmented/virtual reality, and machine learning.

Centre for Elder Research (CER)

CER conducts leading-edge research in the field of aging by examining innovative ways to enhance the well-being of older adults and the environments that support them.

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing

The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) merges technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise, technology and real-world solutions with immediate impact.

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EDGE

EDGE is a hub for budding entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers to connect, learn and work. EDGE fosters the development of entrepreneurial skills through events, training, mentorship and access to co-working space.

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Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)

SIRT proudly supports innovation in film, television and interaction media through their applied research.

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Sheridan receives high national rankings in applied research and innovationDec 5, 2024 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan to bolster local research and innovation needs in AI and manufacturing with $400,000 NSERC grantJul 26, 2024 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan expands innovation and commercialization capacity with over $290,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario Apr 8, 2024

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Two researchers examine how a prosthetic limb moves during a gait simulation powered by a robotic arm

Research & Scholarship

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing celebrates a decade of innovative industry solutions

Jan 23, 2025

CIM has become a prominent applied research centre supporting partners in automotive, food, healthcare and clean tech sectors.

Research & Scholarship

Sheridan receives high national rankings in applied research and innovation

Dec 5, 2024

Sheridan second in research partnerships and number of student researchers, fourth in completed research projects on Research Infosource Inc's annual summary.

Research & Scholarship

Generator at Sheridan celebrates faculty, staff and community collaborations at 2024 Annual Showcase

Oct 30, 2024

Various industry and community partners joined more than 130 Sheridan faculty and staff for event at Hazel McCallion Campus.

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Sheridan recognizes rising stars in research, innovation and entrepreneurship

Oct 16, 2024

Students' creativity, curiosity and determination showcases their inspiring potential to contribute to meaningful change across our communities.

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Centre for Applied AI

Centre for Elder Research (CER)

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing

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Research news

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Research & Scholarship

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing celebrates a decade of innovative industry solutions

Sheridan receives high national rankings in applied research and innovation

Generator at Sheridan celebrates faculty, staff and community collaborations at 2024 Annual Showcase

Sheridan recognizes rising stars in research, innovation and entrepreneurship

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