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 researchers on these initiatives, helping industry partners 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
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.
The journey continues to boost craft beer competitiveness across the country
From neighbours to partners in research, HESIC finds solutions for Walker innovations
Before biochar is to be used successfully as a soilless greenhouse media enhancement, its blend rate must firs
Aeronautics company benefits from NC talent and tech
To bridge a gap from legacy programs to new software, Airbus Helicopters looked to WAMIC for their expertise.
Featured Researchers
Our Research and Innovation Team
Sarah Godfrey
As the Research Lead for the Business and Commercialization Innovation Centre, drawing on years of marketing experience, Sarah’s passion in her role is serving as a support for businesses and their teams as they work towards their goals.
Ana Cristina Vega Lugo, PhD
As the Scientific Manager for the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre, and a pioneer in the field of food science, Ana Cristina is responsible for managing all the research and student teams connected to product and process innovation projects, food safety, and analytical lab services.
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.
Dave Lawson
As the Advanced Manufacturing Scientist for the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Dave leads applied research projects and supports the technical services team, tapping into his more than 25 years of experience in progressive roles in the automotive industry.