Bow Valley College’s applied research delivers innovative, evidence-based solutions to real-world challenges. We have ranked in Canada’s Innovation Leaders Top 50 Research Colleges 2024.
Our team aims to enhance the college’s overall research capabilities by engaging faculty and staff, increasing student involvement, collaborating with external partners, and seeking external funding opportunities. The services we offer include:
At Bow Valley College, we embrace the power of applied research—taking what we know and using it to solve real-world problems. We focus on how we can make things better, more efficient, and more effective.
Our dedicated faculty and students lead our research initiatives, collaborating with industry and community partners to develop new products, refine processes, and streamline systems to find a solution to your problem and make a positive impact in the world.
At Bow Valley College, we blend our teaching expertise with cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and augmented/virtual reality.
Applied Research in Social Innovation is all about finding creative solutions to strengthen our society and address the changes we face. We work closely with community partners to develop policies and practices that enhance social wellbeing.
Entertainment Arts is about driving growth in the games, animation, film, and visual effects industries. We develop new technologies and approaches that push these fields forward.

Bow Valley College boasts advanced research facilities to help drive innovation and find effective solutions to your challenges.
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