Research Partnerships and Innovation

Research Partnerships & Innovation

Lessons from the Shop Floor

August 24, 2026

Join us for an engaging session exploring the real-world experiences of organizations that have partnered with RRC Polytech’s Research Partnerships & Innovation (RPI) team to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and support business growth.

Members of our applied research team will share insights, challenges, successes, and lessons learned from collaborative industry projects. Discover how partnering with RPI can help organizations address complex challenges, accelerate innovation, and gain access to specialized expertise, talent, facilities, and funding opportunities.

Through applied partnerships, RPI aims to strengthen Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem by:

  • Connected regional businesses and organizations with applied research expertise, specialized facilities, and innovation resources.
  • Identify industry challenges and growth opportunities that can be addressed through collaborative applied research projects.
  • Support commercialization, productivity enhancement, process optimization, and business growth through innovation-driven partnerships.
  • Increase awareness of funding programs and innovation support resources available to businesses and organizations.

Join the conversation and learn how applied research partnerships can transform operational challenges into opportunities for growth, competitiveness, and innovation.

Event Details

Location
RRC Polytech, Steinbach Campus
Unit 2, 385 Loewen Boulevard
Steinbach, MB

Date/Time
September 17, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

RSVP
Sheri Stoupe
A/Regional Campus Manager
Email: sstoupe@rrc.ca

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