Partner with the Faculty of Engineering, and gain access to the creative and innovative minds of our students and researchers. Benefit from their global networks of peers and professors, and broad access to experienced professionals and powerful equipment.

uOttawa Engineering by the numbers

6,500+

students

120

tenured or tenure-track professors

193

collaborations with 58 countries

A partnership that works for you

We foster an environment where innovation and creativity thrive, and we want you to be a part of it.

Working with the Faculty of Engineering allows your company or organization to tap into individuals and teams of original thinkers. As students and academics, we don’t just use existing knowledge — we create it. We challenge the status quo and use our community’s expertise to build something new.

Why partner?

  • Work with world-class researchers on innovative projects and access funding
  • Benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies
  • Access a pipeline of talented local and international students with advanced degrees
  • Benefit from fresh ideas on projects and design challenges 
  • Collaborate on customized initiatives that will help you reach your organization’s objectives 

Ways to partner

Customized partnership examples

Every year since 2015, the Faculty of Engineering has been privileged to host a large delegation of professors from Chinese universities as part of our International Professor Training Program.

Learn more about the International Professor Training Program

The University of Ottawa is the first university in Canada to sign a strategic partnership with the Egyptian government to train the next generation of Egyptian engineers in digital technologies. Ultimately, 300 engineers will be trained as part of the government's Digital Egypt Builders Initiative (DEBI).

Learn more about the DEBI initiative

What our partners are saying

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“The Faculty research team's eagerness was not only motivated by technology, but the way to guarantee our success was evident in the out-of-the-box approach and brainstorming that occurred.” - Michael McCallen, President & Founder, Cheetah Networks
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“We needed to develop a scalable system to simulate our end-customer scenarios. I was impressed by the way the research team came up with different solutions, with pros and cons for each solution discussed in detail.” - Madan Kanala, CEO, Stratosfy
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“We faced limitations in scientific research and technological testing capabilities for AI and ML. The SEDNA lab, devised a comprehensive research strategy to address our technological challenges.” - Pat Saavedra, Founder & CTO, RabbitRun Technologies Inc.
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“The students we have hired are exceptionally well-prepared and bring innovative ideas and enthusiasm to our projects. Additionally, the funding opportunities available when hiring CO-OP students make this partnership even more beneficial.” - Linda Krebs, Campus Program Manager, Nokia.
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“The team at uOttawa consistently listens to our needs and works diligently to provide a system that benefits everyone involved. This partnership has granted us access to top-tier talent, contributing significantly to our growth and success.” - Cathy McCallion, Stakeholder and Community Relations Director, Ross Video
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“Solace has been working with uOttawa Engineering closely and sponsored their hackathons and events for many years. We have been able to create a pipeline of talent and convert students in our co-op program into new grads, and Senior Managers through the help of uOttawa.” - Stephanie Kaila, Employee Engagement Lead, Solace

Discover the power of collaboration

Research
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Research

Joint Research Program in Cybersecurity and Safety

The University of Luxembourg and uOttawa partner to create a joint research program in cybersecurity and safety.
International
The Tecnológico de Monterrey University in Mexico
International

Tackling Sustainability and Global Issues through International Partnerships

The Faculty of Engineering collaborates with Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) on research projects related to sustainability and climate change.
Experiential learning
The uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range
Experiential learning

IBM Canada makes uOttawa the home of its first university-based cybersecurity t…

The unique academia / industry partnership will offer immersive cybersecurity response training through highly realistic, simulated cyberattack and cy…

Our areas of research

Get in touch

Associate Director, Business Strategy, Planning and Communications

For general inquiries: [email protected]

Senior Research Advisor

For research partnerships: [email protected]

Manager, Faculty Development, External relations

For corporate partnerships: [email protected]

Development Officer, External Relations

For corporate partnerships: [email protected]

Intermediate Administrative Assistant, International Affairs

For international partnerships: [email protected]

Director - School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation

For entrepreneurship and design collaborations: [email protected]