Research & Innovation

Niagara College named No. 1 research college in Canada in latest top-50 research colleges report

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For the second time in less than five years, Niagara College (NC) has hit the No. 1 spot for colleges in Canada for research funding, according to a special report released today. Moving up one spot from last year’s standings, Niagara College is now the No. 1 research college across Canada. This is the ninth year in a row NC has been in the top 10. … Continue reading Niagara College named No. 1 research college in Canada in latest top-50 research colleges report »

Food & Beverage Innovation Centre

Now Hiring: Food Science Research Assistant with our FBIC team | Closing date: Sept 25

The Food Science Research Assistant will be enrolled in the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology or related food and beverage program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with food and beverage projects, within a research team environment, with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre. Some duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Product development/optimization; scale-up production; process improvement; microbiology and … Continue reading Now Hiring: Food Science Research Assistant with our FBIC team | Closing date: Sept 25 »

Research & Innovation

Now Hiring: Research Operations Project Assistant position available with R&I team

  Applications are invited for the temporary part time position of Research Operations Project Assistant within the Research & Innovation Division at Niagara College located at the Welland campus. The starting salary is $26.26/hr for a 24 hour work week.  Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is a temporary position and is set to commence October 2024 to May 2025. Reporting to the … Continue reading Now Hiring: Research Operations Project Assistant position available with R&I team »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Productivity game-changer when DOUBL tapped into R&I expertise in software and business

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Co-founders, Jessica Bosman and Bryn Davis Williams, reviewing their product and celebrating as they reached their Kickstarter goal According to the Bank of Canada, Canada has a productivity problem. In fact, Canada has seen no productivity growth in recent years. This is important because several factors threaten to drive inflation persistently higher in the future. How can we fix it? Strong productivity—which leads to faster … Continue reading Productivity game-changer when DOUBL tapped into R&I expertise in software and business »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre

Ogena Solutions partners with BCIC & HESIC to de-risk research and innovation

Cannabis research trial run in the CannaBunker with Gaby Torrens, Research Associate, overseeing the project Ogena Solutions (Ogena) mission is a simple one: to safeguard animals, people, and the environment from pathogens and infectious diseases. However, to do that, Dave Hachey, President and founder of Ogena, knew he was going to need to engage technical experts to help him de-risk the commercialization process and have … Continue reading Ogena Solutions partners with BCIC & HESIC to de-risk research and innovation »

Research & Innovation

R&I hits the trade show floor at OCI’s DiscoveryX Conference

In April, the Research & Innovation (R&I) division hit the trade show floor at OCI’s DiscoveryX Conference (DiscoveryX) in Toronto, ON. DiscoveryX is the premier innovation event in Canada, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, government, and industry leaders. Celebrating its 15th year in 2024, DiscoveryX is where innovators, thought leaders, and visionaries come together to explore the latest breakthroughs, share game-changing ideas, and build partnerships … Continue reading R&I hits the trade show floor at OCI’s DiscoveryX Conference »

Food & Beverage Innovation Centre

FBIC research-backed ChronoGrill is firing up great results for Gastronomous

  Fire up the grill because Gastronomous, an industry-leading automation firm focused on transforming the food service perspective by pioneering a network of interconnected smart appliances – culminating in fully autonomous kitchens – has a new open flame grill. Known as the ChronoGrill, it’s sure to supply the classic grill marks you know and love on your favourite burger, thanks to the Food & Beverage … Continue reading FBIC research-backed ChronoGrill is firing up great results for Gastronomous »