innovation

Building on success, York University launches The YSpace Network

The YSpace Network opens access to a sophisticated suite of innovation and entrepreneurship services to York’s faculties.

York a top five university in Maclean’s national rankings

Once again York University proves it is one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada, placing in the top five in today's Maclean’s 2026 University Rankings. York has consistently ranked in the top five for several consecutive years. In addition to snagging the fifth spot, York also came in fourth for reputation, third for student […]

Canada is lagging in innovation, and that’s a problem for funding the programs we care about

As Canadians prepare to vote in another federal election, the country’s economy faces a sobering reality. As the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) notes, productivity is stagnating, our innovation performance lags global peers and high-potential startups often fail to scale.

York University and ventureLAB strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding

York University and ventureLAB signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in talent development, research, and industry-driven innovation.

Osgoode leading Canadian legal education with launch of innovative new micro-courses

In a first for legal education in Canada, Osgoode Hall Law School has launched one- and two-credit courses for JD students who want to gain more in-depth knowledge and skills in specific areas of legal practice.

Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York University through OVIN

Today, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.

York researchers receive more than $16 million in SSHRC funding

TORONTO, June 16, 2022 — The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, federal minister of innovation, science and industry, today announced more than $175 million in Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) funding to support important research across Canada.  In all, more than 40 research projects at York University will receive a boost of $16 million in total SSHRC federal funding, […]

York University announces new head of Research & Innovation

York University announces new head of Research & Innovation TORONTO, November 26, 2019 –York University has selected a new Vice President of Research & Innovation. The Executive Committee of the Board of Governors has accepted the recommendation of the search committee that Professor Amir Asif be appointed for a five-year term beginning on May 1, […]

IP Osgoode Innovation Clinic to support inventors and entrepreneurs at 2017 Accessibility Innovation Showcase

TORONTO, September 18, 2017 – IP Osgoode, the IP Osgoode Innovation Clinic, and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP are pleased to announce their participation in the 2017 Accessibility Innovation Showcase’s Ask the Expert Program Sept. 25 to 26 at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West (at Bay Street). Members of the IP […]

York University welcomes Federal government investment in students, research and innovation

TORONTO, March 22, 2016 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitments in today’s budget to create a special fund to invest in research infrastructure projects at universities, to increase funding for granting councils and to make post-secondary education more affordable for students. In presenting his first Federal budget, […]