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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 Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies

CAMDT connects Sheridan’s technology and manufacturing partners, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and students in manufacturing excellence.

Centre for Elder Research

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.

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Centre for Mobile Innovation

CMI 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.

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EDGE: Entrepreneurship Hub

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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NSERC visits Sheridan to mark Dimensions program honourApr 28, 2023 | Equity & Inclusion
Generator at Sheridan brings distinction to the college’s work in research, innovation and entrepreneurshipFeb 16, 2023 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan ranks #1 in research partnerships and industry research income in annual college rankingsJan 25, 2023 | Research & Scholarship

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An exciting new initiative in #communityresearch! Congratulations to @ymcaofoakville on their Ontario Tilllium Grant, with support from @Sheridan_CER, that will identify the most pressing community health and well-being needs of local residents. bit.ly/3IVtVWu

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Research & Scholarship

Generator at Sheridan brings distinction to the college’s work in research, innovation and entrepreneurship

Feb 16, 2023

This new sub-brand captures the power of Sheridan’s work and the energy of new ideas. It conveys a sense of momentum, growth and change, which mirrors the transformative landscape across Sheridan’s Faculties and Centres.

Research & Scholarship

Sheridan ranks #1 in research partnerships and industry research income

Jan 25, 2023

Sheridan atop two categories in Research Infosource Inc.’s annual summary, Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges.

Research & Scholarship

Creating Dynamic Digital Humans

Jan 23, 2023

SIRT remains at the forefront of revolutionary new media technologies

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Research & Scholarship

Research project improves care of South Asians living with dementia

Jan 3, 2023

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Generator Support Office

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Research & Incubation Centres

Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies

Centre for Elder Research

Centre for Mobile Innovation

EDGE: Entrepreneurship Hub

Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)

Research news

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Featured stories

Research & Scholarship

Generator at Sheridan brings distinction to the college’s work in research, innovation and entrepreneurship

Sheridan ranks #1 in research partnerships and industry research income

Creating Dynamic Digital Humans

Research project improves care of South Asians living with dementia

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