Connect to Innovate

Partner with Canada's #1 University for Innovation

Simon Fraser University equips partners with unparalleled access to expertise, infrastructure and resources to de-risk emerging technologies and accelerate your business’s growth. We seek transformational partnerships in emerging fields such as AI, Agritech, Deep Tech and Climate Innovation, where our combined expertise can improve the future and drive our economy.

Access Infrastructure

Tap into SFU’s advanced research labs, state-of-the-art equipment and innovation centers like 4D LABS to bring your ideas to life. Our innovation infrastructure supports everything from prototyping to quantum computing.

4D LABS supports fabricating, prototyping and characterizing to develop products and solve problems at any scale.

Connect With Experts

Work alongside leading researchers, scientists and industry professionals who bring expertise and insights across multiple sectors, including AI, Deep Tech, Agritech and more.

SFU is home to experts like Stephanie Simmons, a leading force in quantum technology. As a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Nanoelectronics and Co-chair of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy Advisory Board, Simmons is shaping the future of quantum innovation on a national and global scale.

Train Your Team

Empower your workforce with tailored training programs designed by SFU to enhance skills in emerging technologies and innovation-driven fields. Our custom solutions ensure your team is prepared to lead the future.

The Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) initiative is at the forefront of this revolution, preparing employers and individuals for success in the AI-driven digital economy.

GET CONNECTED

Ready to innovate? Book a consultation with our team to explore how SFU can help your business drive societal and economic impact for a sustainable future.

#1 IN CANADA FOR INNOVATION†

#1 CANADIAN COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY*

#3 IN THE WORLD FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES‡

†World University Rankings for Innovation, 2024
*Maclean's University Rankings, 2025
‡Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, 2024