Area of Specialization:
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Research, innovation, and entrepreneurship are major drivers of economic growth.
At Niagara College, we are trailblazers. We read the external environment and act swiftly as innovators to seize opportunities and overcome challenges with tenacity. As a result, we are building an entrepreneurial, enterprising, and challenge-embracing culture within our institutions located in Niagara and across the globe.
The Research & Innovation Division of Niagara College provides real-world solutions for business, key industry sectors, and the community through applied research and knowledge transfer activities.
For the second time in less than five years, NC has hit the No. 1 spot for colleges in Canada for research funding, according to a special report from Research Infosource Inc. released on December 8, 2023. 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. Since Research Infosource Inc. first published its Top 50 Research Colleges report in 2013, NC has consistently been in the top 15.
The Research & Innovation Division has four Innovation Centres in the areas of Business & Commercialization, Food & Beverage, Horticultural & Environmental Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing.
As experts in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, we can support our partners in generating new ideas, adapting to change, becoming more competitive, exploring new opportunities, and achieving long-term growth and success in a dynamic and competitive business landscape.
Our expertise in the Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship sector includes:
- Business Plan Development
- Financial Strategy
- Marketing & Promotion Strategy
- Legal Considerations
- Applied Research Centres
Why Niagara College?
We regularly partner with our Research & Innovation Division and academic areas to deliver contract training, along with strategic planning and management consulting services to international partners in the postsecondary education sector, as well as many other sectors. Most recently, we worked with partners from Latin America to provide training and support for creating and implementing applied research centres to advance their innovation agendas.
Through these initiatives, NC supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Entrepreneurship Program
Embark on a journey from employment to entrepreneurship and uncover your true potential, taking your business idea from concept to fruition with the necessary knowledge and expertise.
Applied Research and Innovation Program
Experience transformative growth, both personally and professionally, with a leading institution in applied learning, recognized as the #1 Research College in Canada for 2023.
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Niagara College's Institute for Global Education and Training
We are highly skilled at deploying unique, tailored applied education solutions to global challenges one community at a time.