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Canada’s
Science Centre for Innovation
and Physics Complex
‘enabling transformational collisions’
at the University of Waterloo
Prepared for the
Schulich Foundation

Welcome
Welcome to the University of Waterloo’s Science Centre for Innovation &
Physics Complex (SCI-PHYS).
We are Canada’s “Scientific Watercooler”: a global impact multiplier
building talent through research and solutions at a global level, by enabling
transformational discoveries.
We define social and commercial impact through fundamental science.

Building the SCI-PHYS Ecosystem – Innovation in Approach
Increase the probability of transformational discoveries by
concentrating global researchers and experts with complementary
expertise in an open-concept research environment
Maximize ‘collision spaces’ through shared instrumentation facilities
and communal spaces
Accelerate the translation of transformational discoveries by creating
a conjoined SCIENCE INNOVATION HUB
Create Global solutions

SCI-PHYS – Research for Global Impact
The probability of transformational discoveries will be achieved by co-locating
researchers of complementary expertise with a shared commitment to
addressing complex problems. The SCI-PHYS Complex will create thematic
foci using emerging methods, aligned researchers, and think-tank networks.
Centre for Astrophysics
Centre for Optics and Photonics
Health Technologies
Quantum Intelligence Lab
Water Science

SCI-PHYS – Our Diverse Scientific and Academic Communities
Deliberate cross fertilization through engineered ‘collision spaces.’
Collaboration is achieved through shared instrumentation facilities,
communal spaces and talent.
‣ THE HIVE is a deliberate design that incentivizes collaboration to deliver
solutions in a dynamic framework of shared interest and learning.
‣ Waterloo’s research environment is unique in the world. Energized by cooperative
education SCI-PHYS will allow new, curiosity-based and
fundamental strengths to emerge.

SCI-PHYS – Transforming Through Talent
To accelerate the translation of transformational discoveries to impactful
technologies is underpinned by people and ideas. We will focus and
balance a supportive environment for learning, working and discovering
with each solution serving as the basis for the next great idea.
Concept Science pre-incubation program
Science and Business program
Waterloo International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)
Global Centres for Excellence anchored in Waterloo

SCI-PHYS – Globalized Solutions
Today, real transformation happens at a global level. The SCI- PHYS
Complex at the University of Waterloo will work at a global level from
discovery to social impact.
‣ Globally recognized Centres dedicated to emerging areas
‣ Nobel Laureate, global thought leaders and National ownership of Innovation
through education and discovery
‣ International Collaborations and Constructive Intellectual Property (IP) policy

Impact requires Investment
The University of Waterloo Science Centre for Innovation &
Physics (SCI-PHYS) Complex.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your shared vision and
participation.
We are Canada’s “Scientific Watercooler.” We are a global impact
multiplier building talent through research and solutions at a
global level by enabling transformational collisions. We define
social and commercial impact through fundamental science.