Research at SMU

The Office of Innovation and Community Engagement (OICE)

See the OICE Report 2025 Video Introduction

The Office of Innovation and Community Engagement (OICE) facilitates research partnerships between Saint Mary's Univeristy and companies, government departments and community organizations. OICE is the initial point of contact for faculty members and external partners wishing to collaborate. The office assists with finding suitable expertise, contract development, and advising on funding opportunities.

OICE is excited to share the Office of Innovation and Community Engagement 2025 Report (flipbook version) featuring researchers across Saint Mary's University and their external partners!

Springboard Atlantic Membership

Saint Mary's University is a member of Springboard Atantic, a network of 19 universities and colleges across the Atlantic region. Springboard supports interactions that help advance the commercialization of technology and knowledge transfer. Springboard is partially funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunitis Agency. 

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