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CFI allots nearly $800,000 to finance two research projects at Polytechnique
The CFI will invest $53 million in the creation of knowledge, solutions and new products and services that Canada needs to
remain competitive internationally. This funding, allotted through the CFI's Leaders Opportunity Fund, will support 207
projects in 42 research establishments across the country. It aims to support cutting-edge research and recognizes the
importance of knowledge and innovation in the current world economy. The projects financed will produce concrete results that
improve the health, well-being and safety of families, communities and Canadian businesses.
FUNDED PROJECTS LED BY POLYTECHNIQUE PROFESSORS :
*Hydrodynamic Modelling of Multiphase Processes at Extreme Conditions
Project leader : Professor Jamal Chaouki, Department of
Chemical Engineering
CFI grant: $399,373
*Infrastructure financing linked with an NSERC Industrial Research Chair
Contrôle de qualité des composites à haute performance pour l'aéronautique (Quality control of high-performance composites for
aeronautics)
Project leader : Professor François
Trochu, Department of Mechanical Engineering
CFI grant: $399,993
"CFI investments provide vital infrastructure in communities across the country and create opportunities for leveraging the work being undertaken by our enterprising researchers," said Dr. Gilles G. Patry, CFI President and Chief Executive Officer. "Cutting-edge research facilities are magnets that attract the best talent from around the world, allowing them to work with business and train a new generation of Canadian researchers and innovators."
"Our government is investing in science and technology to create jobs, improve the quality of life of Canadians and strengthen the economy," said Minister of State Goodyear. "This investment will make sure that our scientists have the tools they need to be successful, and help Canada develop, attract and retain the world's best researchers."
Congratulations to Professors Chaouki and Trochu!
About the CFI
Created by the Government of Canada in 1997, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) strives to build our
nation's capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians. Thanks to CFI investment
in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions
are attracting and retaining the world's top talent, training the next generation of researchers, supporting private-sector
innovation and creating high-quality jobs that strengthen Canada's position in today's knowledge economy.
To find out more, please visit the CFI website.
To see the full list of approved projects listed by university, click here.