Innovation Fall 2026

DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING — LEAP

Canada's First Industry-Embedded Doctor of Engineering

Meet the UVic Doctor of Engineering Team at the EGBC Annual Conference in Victoria, Oct. 14-16

BUILT FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS The University of Victoria's Doctor of Engineering (Leadership in Engineering Applications and Practice, LEAP) helps organizations address complex technical challenges through doctoral-level applied research led by experienced professionals from within their own workforce. Designed for working professionals, the program allows participants to remain employed while integrating their research directly into their day-to-day responsibilities. and modernizing infrastructure to advancing cybersecurity and developing next-generation technologies, they build research expertise and technical leadership while generating measurable organizational value. Build research expertise and technical leadership while generating measurable organizational value. Supported by UVic faculty and the university's broader research ecosystem, participants lead applied research projects that deliver practical, evidence-based solutions to strategic organizational priorities. From integrating AI Your Organization Brings the Challenge. We Bring the Research Expertise. Every Doctor of Engineering partnership begins with a strategic challenge. Working together, we develop a research project tailored to your organization's goals and provide support from initial planning through project execution and implementation. The result is meaningful organizational impact, increased internal research and innovation capacity, and a highly skilled technical leader who earns a Doctor of Engineering degree while continuing to contribute to your organization. Every Partnership Begins with a Conversation. Whether you're an experienced technical professional looking to expand your impact or an organization seeking solutions to complex technical challenges, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Let's explore what's possible together. uvic.ca/deng leap_deng@uvic.ca

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Fall 2026

Innovation