Georgian College - Supporting sustainable, inclusive growth through partner-led applied research and innovation.

格鲁吉亚学院(格鲁吉亚)是为安大略省中部和周边地区提供服务的主要高等教育机构。它的七个校区(巴里、奥里利亚、欧文湾、南乔治亚湾、米德兰、布雷斯布里奇、奥兰治维尔)服务于西姆科、格雷、布鲁斯和达弗林县、马斯科卡区和约克市)。乔治亚大学的应用研究计划以学院专业知识和地区行业需求为基础，在四个主要支柱下组织：1)有竞争力的智能制造支柱为希望利用先进制造和/或工业4.0工具和方法的公司提供专业知识和创新服务，包括自动化、传感器和人工智能(AI)；2)数字优势和沉浸式技术支柱支持来自广泛行业的公司(例如，零售、旅游、食品、服务、建筑)，帮助它们进行数字转型、数字采用、现代化销售方法、自动化、人工智能和XR；3)可持续公用事业支柱支持我们地区几个重要部门正在寻找STEM的公司，并交易电动汽车、可再生能源、温室气体管理、能源管理和培训(如核工业)方面的人才和研究专业知识；4)蓬勃发展的社区支柱直接满足安大略省中部大规模健康和健康行业的需求，以及对社会创新的日益增长的需求。在NSERC动员资金的情况下，格鲁吉亚将交付并提高所有四个应用研究支柱的项目能力。基金将支持研究项目的直接成本，包括但不限于学生和应届毕业生的工资、教师离职时间和一些项目费用。除了行业捐款、大学投资和其他赠款资金(有待确保)，这项为期五年的拟议项目将吸引多达391名学生、70名应届毕业生从事应用研究项目、14名全职教师和多达14名兼职教师参与应用研究项目，涉及180多个行业合作伙伴，12-15个非营利性公司，以及4个健康中心。资金将使格鲁吉亚能够利用专门的研究人员、研究援助、技术专长以及重要的设备和资源来扩大能力。调动资金还将使格鲁吉亚能够探索新兴的应用研究领域，格鲁吉亚在这方面拥有丰富的专门知识，对行业/社区合作伙伴具有很高的潜力。

Georgian College (Georgian) is the primary postsecondary institution serving Central Ontario and the surrounding regions. Its seven campus locations (Barrie; Orillia; Owen Sound; South Georgian Bay; Midland; Bracebridge; Orangeville) serve Simcoe, Grey, Bruce, and Dufferin Counties, the District of Muskoka, and the Municipality of York). Georgian's applied research program is organized under four main pillars that are built on College expertise and regional industry demand: 1) The Competitive Smart Manufacturing pillar offers expertise and innovation services to companies looking to harness advanced manufacturing and/or Industry 4.0 tools and approaches, including automation, sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI); 2) the Digital Advantage and Immersive Technology pillar supports companies from a wide range of sectors (e.g., retail, tourism, food, service, construction) aiding them with digital transformation, digital adoption, modernized sales approaches, automation, AI, and XR; 3) The Sustainable Utilities pillar supports companies from several important sectors in our region who are seeking STEM & trades talent and research expertise in electric vehicles, renewable energy, GHG management, energy management and training (e.g. nuclear industry); and 4) the Thriving Communities pillar directly addresses the needs of central Ontario's massive health and wellness industry, and a growing need for social innovation. With NSERC Mobilize funding, Georgian will deliver and grow project capacity across all four applied research pillars. Funds will support the direct cost of research projects including, but not limited to, salaries for student and new graduates, faculty release time, and some project expenses. Along with industry contributions, college investments and other grant funding (to be secured), the five-year proposed program will engage up to 391 students, 70 new graduates hired to work on applied research projects, 14 full-time faculty members, and up to 14 part-time faculty members in applied research projects with over 180 industry partners, 12-15 not for profit companies, and four health centres. Funding will enable Georgian to expand capacity with dedicated researchers, research assistance, technical expertise, and important equipment and resources. Mobilize funding will also allow Georgian to explore emerging areas of applied research, in which Georgian has significant expertise and high potential for industry/community partners.