- The Goals
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
- SDG 14: Life below water
- SDG 15: Life on land
- SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure that we build stable and prosperous societies across the globe.
How SFU is contributing
B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation
In September 2022, the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) officially opened its doors at SFU's Surrey Campus. BCCAI will accelerate the research and development of new technologies in the agritech space, ultimately driving economic growth and recovery in British Columbia, while addressing climate change and food security challenges in the region.
Urban Resilient Futures City of Burnaby Program
Cities that depend on the fossil fuel economy face an uncertain future as Canada transitions towards its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Yet cities have an extensive toolkit to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change—from building codes to land use planning to active transportation infrastructure—and are essential partners if Canada is to meet its international emissions reductions commitments. Beginning this transition early will reduce the cost of stranded infrastructure, help cities to establish their competitive advantage in the global marketplace and increase the chance that Canada will meet its 2030 targets under the Paris Accord.
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SEE Researcher Receives Innovate BC Award
A sustainable energy engineering researcher and his industry partner are recipients of the Innovate BC award through its Ignite Program. SEE professor, Gordon McTaggart-Cowan, in collaboration with Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation (HTEC) have been awarded $300,000.
Community-Centered Climate Innovation at SFU
As climate change intensifies, impacts will be felt at the community level. Simon Fraser University's unique approach to this is community-centred climate innovation, founded on community partnerships, innovation and a deep commitment to Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION AT SFU
- SFU Innovates
- Community-Centred Climate Innovation
- Big Data at SFU
- 4D LABS
- Technology Licensing Office
- SFU Partnerships Hub
- SFU VentureLabs
- Coast Capital Venture Connection
- SFU Sustainability
FACTS AND FIGURES
- 315 publications related to SDG 9, 2017-2022 (source: SciVal)
- 117 active research projects related to SDG 9 funded from 2017 - 2022
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
SFU Beedie School of Business' Innovation and Entrepreneurship program's training develops renewable competencies such as creativity and adaptability, team work and collaboration skills, communication and implementation—which prepare students for an employment landscape that is rapidly changing.
I2i graduate certificate in science & technology commercialization
Invention to Innovation (i2I) is a unique and rewarding entrepreneurship program offered by the Beedie School of Business that helps scientists and engineers commercialize their inventions and overcome marketplace challenges.
SFU Students to Develop Zero Emissions Retrofit for Stanley Park Train
With the goal of a more sustainable future and an openness for collaboration to bring innovative problem-solving projects to fruition, SFU’s first cohort from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, CityStudio Vancouver and the City of Vancouver are working together to electrify the Stanley Park Train. The student team made up of Mackenzie Calder, Thomas Hruby, Felipe Patarroyo Singh and Pamela Subia are applying their engineering skills to retrofit a gasoline engine to an emissions-free power unit as part of this goal.
First Year SEE Students Apply Engineering Skills to Solve Sustainability Problems
First-year students, from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) in SEE 111 - Integrated Energy Solution 1, split into eight groups comprised of four to five team members to apply the engineering design process to develop a solution to a sustainability problem of their choice. The groups convened in the Capstone Design Lab on SFU Surrey campus last week to present their projects. The groups brought with them enthusiasm as they prepared to present their projects in front of the audience.
Facts and Figures
- 8 courses relating to SDG 9, representing 1,196 students, offered between the 2018/19 and 2020/21 academic year
Operations
Significant Dining Expansion Unveiled at SFU Burnaby
Designed to LEED Gold specifications, the Dining Commons features 28,000 sq ft of sustainable dining space, including 500 indoor seats and large skylights that make use of natural light. The building further boasts a large outdoor patio and a mezzanine with a variety of seating configurations, including family-style tables, bistro, and bar seating. Combined with ample access to electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi, the Dining Commons is an ideal location for students to eat, socialize and study alone or in groups.