With a vision to be a leader in responsible and relevant applied business research that connects researchers with businesses and communities, the Business Research Integration and Development Group at Edwards (BRIDGE) Knowledge Centre aims to bridge theory and practice through impactful research initiatives that advance practical applications. It facilitates knowledge co-creation through industry and community forums, surveys, and research support to foster meaningful collaborations. By focusing on applied research that addresses real-word challenges, the BRIDGE Knowledge Centre at the Edwards School of Business contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions that benefit local businesses as well as the broader community. 

Mission

The mission for the BRIDGE Knowledge Centre is to strengthen connections between researchers, industries, businesses, and community partners. We do this by:

• Conducting research that bridges the gap between theory and practice
• Fostering impactful research and knowledge co-creation that focuses on the role that research can play in advancing business practices
• Developing relevant research and providing knowledge exchange through industry and community forums aligned with core business research areas
• Providing business research support and engaging in meaningful collaborations with businesses, industries, and communities

We envision that this mission will require achieving a balance between basic and applied research, while expanding efforts to translate, synthesize, and communicate the relevance of research results and findings for practitioners, communities, and stakeholder groups. Ongoing activities include developing and maintaining a research network hub, engaging in knowledge translation through various events and forums with industry stakeholders and interdisciplinary research collaborators, and supporting and mentoring students and post-doctoral fellows.