York University

York University is a comprehensive public research university in Toronto serving a large, diverse student body across multiple campuses. Industry engages through co‑op and other work‑integrated learning, corporate partnership teams, and collaboration labs that enable prototyping and sponsored research. The new Markham campus places faculty and students in the Greater Toronto Area’s technology corridor, while incubators and accelerators provide venture support and access to mentors and early customers. Research is supported by competitive federal and provincial funding, including Canada’s Tri‑Council agencies and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. A centralized technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation and streamlines agreements for industry‑sponsored research.