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Research & Innovation

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Research at Red Deer Polytechnic

Our Applied Research Specialists connect with businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Alberta to collaborate, innovate and find solutions to real-world problems. As one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Polytechnics and Colleges we are proud of our focus on applied research. 

Home to the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) and the Energy Innovation Centre, RDP offers state-of-the-art facilities and expertise in our four areas of focus:

  • Manufacturing & Advanced Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Health Technology
  • Energy Innovation
  • Social Innovation
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Our Impact
1,300
Industry Engagements
66
Project Completed
3,690
Student Applied Research Hours
5
Provincial & National Awards Received
Research Ethics Board

RDP is committed to ensuring research is conducted with the highest ethical standard. Make sure you connect with our Research Ethics Board prior to starting your research projects.

Research & Teaching with Animals

Important information if you are you planning a project for research or teaching with animals.

Have an Idea or Project in Mind?

We'd love to work with you to bring your research or innovation ideas to life!
Develop your project, streamline processes and navigate funding & engagement opportunities by utilizing the facilities and connecting with the experts at RDP.

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Upcoming Research Events

RDP hosts a number of events throughout the year celebrating the research, scholarly activity, and scholarship that takes place on our campus.