Corporate Information
AUTO21 is a national research initiative supported by the Government of Canada through the Networks of Centres of Excellence program and more than 200 industry, government and institutional partners.
The automobile affects all aspects of Canadian society; from economics and business to the way people spend their leisure time. As Canada's largest industry, the automotive industry directly or indirectly employs one in seven Canadians. Historically, it has also been the single largest source of export earnings. The automobile is one of the most pervasive technologies of the 20th century - a technology that continues to shape society in the 21st century.
AUTO21 brings together nearly 200 top Canadian researchers at 45 universities and partners them with approximately 150 industry and government partners. An annual research budget of approximately $11 million in federal and industry support fund projects within six key research themes:
- Health, Safety and Injury Prevention
- Societal Issues and the Future Automobile
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Powertrains, Fuels and Emissions
- Design Processes
- Intelligent Systems and Sensors
Currently, AUTO21 supports 39 research projects exploring issues that range from consumer education in the use of safety devices, to new or improved processes for design, materials and manufacturing, to advanced fuel research.
The Government of Canada established the Networks of Centres of Excellence program in 1989 to focus Canada's research expertise in a multitude of areas. Fostering powerful partnerships between university researchers, government and industry, the networks are designed to help develop Canada's economy and improve the quality of life for Canadians. For more information, please visit www.nce.gc.ca.
