Partnerships at KITE
The KITE Research Institute conducts research across a wide range of disciplines, including clinical rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, gerontology, and health systems research.
As a hub for translational research, KITE bridges lab discoveries with real-world applications. Through partnerships with industry, government, and community organizations, KITE ensures its innovations reach those who need them most.
FIBRE
The Fabric-Based Research Platform (FIBRE) develops smart clothing and other textile technologies for health. The platform focuses on human-centered design to create accessible, health-focused solutions. It operates as an academic and industrial ecosystem, bringing together universities, colleges, startups, and established industry partners to develop new textile computing technologies.
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envisAGE
KITE is proud to serve as a Beachhead within envisAGE, a pan-Canadian network catalyzing Canada's AgeTech ecosystem. The initiative helps companies deliver technology solutions that improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. envisAGE is co-led by MEDTEQ+, a leader in accelerating innovation in the Canadian MedTech industry, and AGE-WELL, a leading research and innovation network in AgeTech.
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Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
The KITE Collaborative Initiative connects KITE with the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering, enabling researchers at both institutions to access each other's expertise, laboratories, and resources. This collaboration accelerates breakthroughs and supports their shared goal: driving research and innovation in the biomedical field.
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Accelerating Accessibility Coalition
The Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC) unites accessibility leaders, individuals with lived experience, real estate developers, and civic institutions to promote accessible new home builds. KITE's involvement enables researchers to directly influence decisions made by organizations developing accessible housing in Canada.
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University of Lille
KITE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ENSAIT, the French engineering school at the University of Lille. This collaboration fosters research in healthcare textiles, sustainability, and technology, aiming to advance textile innovations for diverse applications.
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Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) invited KITE to help establish the Mobility Unlimited Hub at the MaRS Discovery District. This initiative fosters innovation in mobility solutions and supports the development of local hubs to scale technologies that enhance independent living and community engagement.
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Sona College of Technology
India-based Sona College of Technology has partnered with KITE on research and commercialization projects focused on smart fabric-based wearables. The goal is to develop products with real-world commercial applications.
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Access to Success
KITE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Access to Success Organization (ATS) to advance accessibility innovations. ATS is a non-profit that nurtures leaders and operates ATS Labs, Canada's first accelerator for startups focused on accessibility, mental health, and aging tech.
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