George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Showcasing research & innovation
Visit George Brown Polytechnic's (GBP) space at the conference to learn about Research and Innovation projects we have on the go and the great companies and organizations we partner with.
As one of Canada's top 10 research colleges, our students and faculty help move innovative ideas forward.
How we work
We enable industry and community innovation with our Think, Make, Test approach.
- THINK: creating and enabling the adoption of new processes, tools and methodologies to drive innovation
- MAKE: designing, developing and prototyping new products and services
- TEST: experimenting with products, services and systems to ensure high impact and adoption prior to market launch
We are proud to be a partner of Collision, one of the world’s leading tech conferences that brings together innovators, CEOs, startups and others who are transforming the tech industry.
GBP Research & Innovation Areas of Expertise
Product Development
We develop new and improved products from concept to commercialization.
- Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt) – food and beverage product innovation
- Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping (AMP) Labs – electromechanical hardware and software product innovation
- Textile and Garment (TaG) Labs – textile and apparel product innovation
Future Living
We design sustainable physical and digital environments.
- Life-Centered Design Institute – development and adoption of new physical and digital service design ecosystems considering ecological, socioeconomic and ethical implications of production, distribution and disposal
- Digital Transformation Institute – artificial intelligence, blockchain and extended reality applications to increase value through innovation, invention, efficiency, and experience
- Built Environments Studio (BESt) – smart green building research and development in the construction sector
Social Innovation
We enable the well-being of individuals and communities.
- Institute for Community Innovation – enabling community-based research and innovation across many sectors, including education, health, sustainability and community development
Latest news
Partnerships
Toronto startup Plastic Flux partnered with GBP’s Product Development Exchange (PDx) to turn trash into treasure — transforming unrecyclable plastics into household goods and furniture. Our PDx lab has leading-edge rapid prototyping tools.
News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and U.S. Consul General Susan R. Crystal visited George Brown College for a tour of our student-focused restaurant, The Chefs' House, and our food and beverage research facility.
Many people don't need to think twice about getting dressed. But for those with mobility issues or who require a caregiver to help them get ready, clothing that is ill-fitting and difficult to put on and take off causes daily frustration and can affect self-confidence. A group of George Brown...
Image credit: 20 June 2022; Paddy Cosgrave, CEO & Founder, Web Summit, launches the event on day one on the Centre Stage during the opening night of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile. From Collision Flickr.