Our partners
Those who make every
project possible.
The community organizations and the academic institution that make each project possible, from the classroom to the field.
At the origin of the program, since 2026
- Founding institution
- More than 40,000 students
University of Ottawa
The largest bilingual university in the world, and home to the program: the Faculty of Engineering supervises each student team through a professor, as part of a regular for-credit course.
Founding faculty of the program
- Founding faculty
- 5 departments and schools
Faculty of Engineering
The faculty that runs the program on a daily basis. Each submitted project is entrusted to a professor from one of its departments and schools, who guides the student team from the beginning to the end of the term.
- Accommodation consultants
- Active throughout Canada
Better Street
Consulting firm that supports organizations fighting homelessness in the development of shelters and transitional housing across Canada.
- Founded in 1973
- 2nd largest provider in Ontario
Reena
An Ontario-based organization that supports the dignity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, serving over 1000 people in Greater Toronto.
- York Region and GTA
- Accommodation and employment
360 Kids
Charity organization that supports young people in situations of homelessness or at risk, with accommodation, employment and health programs.
- University of York
- Community approach
York U Community Safety
Community Security Service at York University, focused on collaboration with students, staff and faculty.
- Government of Canada
- Since 2002
HICC (Ottawa)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada — a federal ministry that supports projects that promote affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
- Antenne d'Ottawa since 2021
- Foundation run by young people
Trek for Teens (Ottawa)
Foundation that raises awareness about youth homelessness and funds local shelters — has been present in Ottawa since 2021.
- Founded in 1960
- More than 3000 young people per month
YSB (Ottawa)
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa — one of the city’s largest youth organizations, offering housing, mental health, and employment support.
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