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 Projects
View more project successes in News and Publications
HESIC wows 4Plant with capabilities
The HESIC team has completed projects on the first gene-edited cannabis in the world, for 4Plant. Learn more.
Beverage success thanks to FBIC
Since 2018, Sobrii has trusted Niagara College with developing formulations for key products.
Well-known Niagara business taps into BCIC’s resources for marketing expertise
The Buddha Hospitality Group turned to BCIC to help their team discover ways to market their new businesses.
1Awards a win for all
FirstOntario Credit Union launched the FirstOntario 1Awards to create a special moment of pride. Learn how.
Featured Researchers
Our Research and Innovation Team
Scott Golem
As the Research Facilities Manager for the Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Scott oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of the research facilities. He also assists Research Leads in developing new and existing research projects and leads research project work when necessary.
Helen Duffy
As a Research Lead for BCIC, specializing in strategy, Helen supports student and post-graduate research assistants in offering real-world solutions to business seeking to solve various business challenges.
Stephanie Skotidas
As the Research and Development Technologist with FBIC, Stephanie works on a variety of applied research projects and technical services and supports activities related to product development, recipe formulation, sensory evaluations, primary and secondary research and analytical services.
Sylvia Denton
As the Technical Sales Manager for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), Sylvia assists companies in identifying opportunities for innovation that could improve their products or manufacturing processes.