Mitchell Lutz is the Business Development Lead for the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), a Niagara College-led consortium of nine academic institutions supporting manufacturers’ research and development needs through applied research projects. In his role, Mitchell is responsible for researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives and supporting the recruitment and outreach activities of the network. Mitchell brings an array of … Continue reading SONAMI team welcomes new Business Development Lead, Mitchell Lutz »

Building on multiple projects and several years of work together, International Zeolite Corp. (IZ) and Niagara College’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) have announced a formal agreement that will catapult the research relationship to new heights. Along the way, they plan to contribute to methods of increasing food production and therefore the ability to feed more people. Under the terms of the agreement, … Continue reading IZC, NC sign MOU formalizing a ‘magic partnership’ to help tackle food insecurity »

SoilOptix®, a high-definition top-soil mapping company in Ontario, uses precision agriculture technology to help farmers understand and improve the distribution of nutrient and texture in their fields. SoilOptix® is now in a position of obtaining global reach with their technology, in part due to their collaboration with the NC research team through precision agriculture, GIS tech and data automation, which created process efficiencies of immense … Continue reading SoilOptix® attaining global reach thanks in part to collaboration with NC research team »

The Research & Innovation staff and students had a busy fall attending industry conferences and disseminating key research findings. Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) Conference Kelly Byer, Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) research lab technologist, and Adrian Popowycz, professor and program coordinator, attended and presented at the OCB Conference held Oct. 25 and 26 in Niagara Falls. On Oct. 25, Kelly presented on the Ontario … Continue reading End to a busy fall for R&I staff and students »