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HESIC researcher holding up cannabis plant from 4plant trials

HESIC wows 4Plant with capabilities

The HESIC team has completed projects on the first gene-edited cannabis in the world, for 4Plant. Learn more.

1Awards a win for all

FirstOntario Credit Union launched the FirstOntario 1Awards to create a special moment of pride. Learn how.

Beverage success thanks to FBIC

Since 2018, Sobrii has trusted Niagara College with developing formulations for key products.

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4Plant: Innovative Breeding

4Plant aimed to push the boundaries of cannabis genetics by breeding plants with genetic modifications.

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Seaborn Organics Ltd.

HESIC's primary goal was to assess the effectiveness of Squid Juice with cannabis sativa.

EcoWool Canada Inc.

NC's HESIC team studies the effects of a novel sheep wool media amendment, produced by EcoWool Canada Inc.

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4Plant

4Plant lacked access to an indoor controlled environment in Canada, and turned to HESIC for their resources.

Local business set up for success with a custom WAMIC transportation solution

Axe Buildings turned to WAMIC for a solution to transport their product safely and sustainably.

Finding a science-backed use for sheep’s wool pellets

EcoWool turned to R&I to understand if sheep’s wool pellets could be applicable to the greenhouse industry.

Can of Mazagran Coffee on top of fresh coffee beans, developed by Dispatch Restaurant with the help of FBIC.

FBIC-developed cold brew lemonade top seller for local company

Dispatch’s Mazagran Coffee, an Algerian-inspired cold brew lemonade, is hard to keep in stock thanks to FBIC.

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Social media success for local farm thanks to BCIC

Fonthill Family Fruit Farms reached out to BCIC team to find a strategic way to develop their business.

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Darling Beverages

The founders of Darling Mimosa set out to create sparkling, flavorful, mimosas, developed with local wine.