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.
At George Brown Polytechnic, research is a team sport — and that team includes everyone.
Students bring fresh eyes and genuine curiosity. Researchers bring deep expertise and industry experience. Partners bring real-world problems worth solving. Together, we can create something innovative that none of them could have built on their own.
This people-first approach is what sets GBP apart. Our researchers don't just work on challenges — they embed themselves in them, asking bold questions and pushing toward solutions that are practical, inclusive, and built to last. From product innovation to social change to sustainability, every project is grounded in a shared belief that research should make things measurably better for the communities it serves.
Our approach is partner-focused by design: you retain ownership of your intellectual property, and we focus on helping you benefit from it. Whether you're an industry partner looking to expand your R&D capacity, a researcher seeking collaboration, or a student ready to work on something that matters — GBP offers the expertise, facilities, funding, and people to make it happen.
Commercialization & IP Mobilization
GBP offers end-to-end support for innovators, entrepreneurs, and SMEs looking to protect and commercialize their intellectual property — from IP audits and strategy development through to registration and market-ready solutions.
Funding Opportunities
GBP researchers have access to a suite of internal funding programs designed to ignite new ideas, explore early-stage research questions, and share findings with the broader community — building the capacity to pursue external opportunities.
Opportunities for students
Research internships are one of the most powerful ways to build real skills, grow your network, and stand out before graduation — and GBP makes them accessible. Talk to your professors about your interest in research; they are your best advocates for connecting you with funded research internship opportunities that align with your program and ambitions.
startGBC: Your Entrepreneurship Gateway
Whether you have a business idea or just a hunch to build something, startGBC is your entry point to turning that vision into reality. Connect with your professors to find opportunities that complement your studies, then use startGBC's mentorship, coaching, workshops, and events to develop your idea and your network. The connections you make here with peers, advisors, and the broader entrepreneurial community are just as valuable as the skills you build.