UPEI Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation hosts successful research networking day

The UPEI Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation (OCII) held a successful research networking day on Thursday, October 17, in the Performing Arts Centre and Residence.

With a theme of human health research, the networking day was designed to connect UPEI researchers with local companies, community organizations, and government institutions to explore potential research partnerships.  

Nine UPEI research units and two research centres, including the Department of Applied Human Sciences (Faculty of Science), the Department of Health Management (Atlantic Veterinary College), and the Faculty of Nursing, gave presentations highlighting their research capacity and expertise. Other presenters included Au Naturel Solutions, LungNSPEI, and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office. These organizations spoke about their research needs, interests, and priorities. Attendees also had multiple opportunities to network during a coffee break and lunch.

OCII developed a booklet to highlight UPEI researchers with a human health research connection. Fifty researchers are featured in this booklet, and a digital version can be found on the OCII website.

“One of UPEI’s primary research objectives in the next few years is to strengthen outreach and partnerships,” said Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President Academic and Research, in his closing remarks. “Through OCII’s work last year, UPEI had $5.7 M in collaborative research funding with industry, community, and government partners. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, UPEI has already reached $12.9 M in partnered research funding.

“We are excited to see the connections and research partnerships that come from this event.”

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