In
2004-05, the university acquired more than $110.9 million
in research income. The university currently holds 33 Canada
Research Chairs, is the network leader of one of Canada’s
21 networks of excellence (ISIS Canada) and a participant
in 14 others. It is also home to a wide range of research
centers and institutes. Within the past decade, Smartpark
was established with the assistance of provincial and national
governments and is maturing as an environment where collaborations
between university and industry enhance the commercialization
of new technologies.