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

乔治亚学院（Georgian College）是服务于安大略中部及周边地区的主要中学后机构。它的七个校园地点（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）。格鲁吉亚的应用研究计划是根据大学专业知识和区域行业需求的四个主要支柱组织的：1）竞争智能制造支柱提供专业知识和创新服务，以寻求利用先进制造和/或工业4.0工具和方法的公司，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领域的公司（例如，零售业、旅游业、食品业、服务业、建筑业）帮助他们进行数字化转型、数字化采用、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行业的公司，他们正在寻求STEM和贸易人才以及电动汽车、可再生能源、温室气体管理、能源管理和培训方面的研究专业知识（如核工业）;以及4）繁荣社区支柱直接解决了安大略中部大规模健康和保健产业的需求，以及对社会创新日益增长的需求。 通过NSERC Mobilize的资助，格鲁吉亚将在所有四个应用研究支柱中提供和发展项目能力。资金将支持研究项目的直接成本，包括但不限于学生和新毕业生的工资，教师的释放时间和一些项目费用。沿着的还有行业捐款、大学投资和其他赠款资金（待定），五年拟议计划将吸引多达391名学生，70名新毕业生受聘从事应用研究项目，14名全职教师，以及多达14名兼职教师与180多个行业合作伙伴，12-15个非营利公司，四个健康中心。资金将使格鲁吉亚能够扩大专门研究人员，研究援助，技术专长以及重要设备和资源的能力。调动资金还将使格鲁吉亚探索应用研究的新兴领域，其中格鲁吉亚具有重要的专业知识和行业/社区合作伙伴的高潜力。

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.