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Centre for Applied AI

The Centre for Applied AI (formerly known as the Centre for Mobile Innovation) creates innovative solutions for health care using creative applications of mobile technologies like the Internet of things, wearable computing, augmented/virtual reality, and machine learning.

Centre for Elder Research (CER)

CER conducts leading-edge research in the field of aging by examining innovative ways to enhance the well-being of older adults and the environments that support them.

Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing

The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) merges technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise, technology and real-world solutions with immediate impact.

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EDGE is a hub for budding entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers to connect, learn and work. EDGE fosters the development of entrepreneurial skills through events, training, mentorship and access to co-working space.

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Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)

SIRT proudly supports innovation in film, television and interaction media through their applied research.

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Sheridan’s SIRT awarded $200,000 from NSERC to advance digital human capture technologyJul 30, 2025 | Research & Scholarship
Sheridan College announces the launch of Nova, an initiative to chart paths in a new era of content creationJun 25, 2025 | Arts & Design
Sheridan receives high national rankings in applied research and innovationDec 5, 2024 | Research & Scholarship

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Bringing AI to life through impactful research

Sep 08, 2025

Computer systems technology student works on projects supporting smarter cities and healthcare systems.

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How SIRT’s Virtual Production micro-credential program changed three creative lives

Sep 5, 2025

Hands-on programming has opened doors to entirely new career paths, industries and ways of thinking.

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SIRT receives $200K funding to advance digital human capture technology

Jul 30, 2025

Federal investment will enhance research centre's capacity to support development of high-fidelity digital humans.

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Student researchers spark transformative change

Jul 24, 2025

2025 Generator Student Awards celebrate innovation at Sheridan.

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