ELEC 490/498 Electrical Engineering Project 2026-2027
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Queen's University
ELEC 490/498 Electrical Engineering Project 2026-2027
09/01/2026 to 03/31/2027
Rahul PurohitCollaboration Overview
About Students
About Program Goals
About the Collaboration Format
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details
Students Include: Bachelor Degree
Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 30 weeks
Program Launch Date: 09/01/26
Program End Date: 03/31/27
Student Commitment: 8-13 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Hybrid
# of Projects: 10
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
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| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Data Management Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Software Design & Development UX/UI & Human-Centered Design |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Other Requirements | |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Aug 28 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Aug 28 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Aug 30 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 31 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 01 2026 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Mar 31 2027 |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Cybersecurity
Data Management
Research & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Software Design & Development
UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | ELEC 490/498 Electrical Engineering Project 2026-2027 | |
| Organization | Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Queen's University | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
0 Project/s Added (of 10 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/01/26 End Date: 03/31/27 7 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
Student Level: Bachelor Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 3 - 4 |
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| Program Goals | ||
| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Capstone | |
| Format Description | Student consulting project designed to help connect academic curriculum to real-world challenges.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Hybrid | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Data Management Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Software Design & Development UX/UI & Human-Centered Design | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | ||
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
No Compensation Required |
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| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Aug 28 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Aug 28 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Aug 30 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 31 2026, 08:56 PM UTC |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 01 2026 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Mar 31 2027 |
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