We Provide Solutions for Industry
For more than two decades, the award-winning Research and Innovation team at Niagara College has conducted diverse innovation projects in collaboration with hundreds of small- and medium-sized businesses.
Explore Why Research and Innovation
We achieve this by putting research teams to work, including researchers, students and recent graduates, across key industry sectors.
This includes advanced manufacturing, business, commercialization and media services, food and beverage, health, and horticultural and environmental sciences.
Work With Us
We offer three options for collaboration: applied research projects, technical services, or course-based projects.
Students and graduates work alongside faculty and expert researchers on these initiatives, helping companies advance in the marketplace. Many businesses qualify for government funding to offset project costs.
Intake is ongoing, and project durations can range from a few days to several months, depending on the scope, budget, and your needs.
Contact us today or review our service streams to find the best fit for your project.
900+ Industry Projects
15,000+ Student Research Experiences
900+ Industry Projects
15,000+ Student Research Experiences
Featured News
View more project successes in News and Publications
From Fairway Tradition to Store Shelves: How Niagara College Helped Bring Birdie Juice to Life
What started as participation in a familiar golf-course ritual has become a fast-growing Canadian beverage.
From Prototype to Purpose: Bisep’s continued journey to redefine mobility and independence
For Bisep Inc., turning a practical idea into a working solution meant a partnership with NC’s researchers.
Photovoice project brings student perspectives to light in unexpected way
Several NC researchers created a project to test a creative method to gather, consider and act upon feedback.
Chamber with historic past looks to a modern future through branding
The NOTL Chamber of Commerce turned to BCIC to refresh their branding and online presence.
Featured Researchers
Our Research and Innovation Team
Ana Cristina Vega-Lugo
As the Scientific Manager with FBIC, Ana Cristina is responsible for managing the research/student team and resources required for all product and process innovation, food safety, analytical lab and label compliance services, and other technical service and applied research activities.
Christine Wilkinson
As the Research Lead for our new Healthy Aging and Wellness Innovation Centre, Christine is instrumental in guiding applied research projects while drawing on more than 30 years of award-winning teaching experience centred on courses in therapeutic recreation and aging, as well as delivery of specialized education in dementia care.
Scott Golem
As the Acting Director, Scott provides leadership across the HESIC team, operations, and facilities, including setting strategic direction, overseeing operational and project management, driving business development, and advancing funding strategies.
Brian Klassen
As the Research Laboratory Technologist for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), Brian supports all laboratory, applied research, and technical service activities related to electronics engineering.
Paula Reile
As the Associate Director with the Business and Commercialization Innovation Centre (BCIC), Paula is a dynamic leader with a deep-rooted passion for fostering small businesses’ growth.