Waterloo, ON – September 1, 2023 - Kinectrics, a global provider of nuclear lifecycle services, and the University of Waterloo, a leading Canadian academic institution, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This marks the 5th MoU signed by Kinectrics with Canadian universities since the beginning of August and formalizes a plan to strengthen these relationships through innovative research, developing talent and promoting the growth of the nuclear industry as we strive to achieve clean and sustainable energy.
Fostering pre-existing partnerships between Kinectrics and Waterloo, this agreement outlines mutual research areas targeting innovative technologies in the nuclear industry. Key areas include novel inspection technologies, additive manufacturing and advanced materials, infrastructure assessment, artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics and autonomous vehicles, as well as waste management and decommissioning strategies. These identified focus areas will provide a foundation for achieving mutual strategic goals and objectives.
Building upon opportunities for innovative research and collaboration, Kinectrics and Waterloo pledge to foster the next generation of talent in the nuclear industry. The MoU outlines goals for developing highly qualified personnel and promoting various streams for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students to pursue their interests in the nuclear and energy industry. Kinectrics and Waterloo strive to strengthen the engagement of student talent to support a bright future in nuclear.
This alliance combines our unwavering dedication to propelling innovation in the nuclear sector with our commitment to developing talent. Through strategic collaboration, we are positioned to cultivate innovation, all while fostering the next generation of nuclear experts. Together with the University of Waterloo, we can help shape a future powered by sustainable energy solutions.
The University of Waterloo and Kinectrics Inc. have an established track record of successful research collaboration, including through the NSERC-UNENE Chair in Risk-Based Life Cycle Management of Engineering Systems at Waterloo. Today’s agreement will build on that success and allow us to train skilled professionals and transform the nuclear landscape, ushering in an era of innovation, progress and environmental stewardship.
As we embark on this exciting venture, we're not just embracing change, but actively engineering it. Our shared commitment to innovation, talent acquisition, and nurturing will lay the groundwork for groundbreaking discoveries that redefine the nuclear industry.
Kinectrics is the category leader in providing lifecycle management services for the electricity industry. Trusted by clients worldwide, our expertise in engineering, testing, inspection, and certification is backed by our independent laboratory and testing facilities, a diverse fleet of field inspection equipment and an award-winning team of over 1,200 engineers and technical experts. From initial design and type testing to operational deployment and maintenance services, Kinectrics collaborates closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle.
University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
