Applied R&D help for companies
Network for Innovation & Entrepreneurship/CONII
Does your company need applied research, development and innovation services? Do you have projects and product or services ideas on the shelf, but lack the resources required to pursue them?Now you can harness the expertise of 20 of Ontario's leading colleges and put us to work for your business.
The Network for Innovation & Entrepreneurship/Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (NIE/CONII) is your connection to R&D and associated services.Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, NIE/CONII helps companies solve problems, adapt new technologies for the marketplace and develop new or improved products and services - all in response to market pull and industry needs.
How NIE/CONII works
NIE/CONII is a province-wide network.Each college can involve others in your project, or make referrals to another CONII college with appropriate expertise, as needed. Where it makes sense, we involve students working under the direction of knowledgeable faculty, because real-world learning enhances their skills and makes Ontario's future workforce more valuable to employers like you.
It's all about meeting your business needs and helping keep Ontario competitive.
Expertise for key economic sectors
We have knowledge, experience and resources to assist companies in Ontario's key economic sectors:
- alternate and renewal energy
- construction
- digital media
- environmental technologies
- health and life sciences
- hospitality and tourism
- information/communication technologies
- manufacturing and materials
- viticulture and agri-business
One-stop shopping
NIE/CONII is your company's gateway to a wide range of services and innovation resources. These include:
- needs assessment
- technical solutions
- prototype development
- knowledge/technology transfer
- new/enhanced products or services
- market research and feasibility
- funding for proof-of-concept projects
We also can work with you to identify and develop project proposals to other funding programs or resources for which your company may qualify.
Connect with us
We know that when you face business challenges, you need fast, effective solutions.That's what NIE/CONII is all about. Real challenges. Practical solutions. For more information about what we can do for your business, contact the Fanshawe Industry Innovation Centre, Centre for Applied Research, Innovation & University Partnerships at conii@fanshawec.ca, by telephone at 519-452-4430, ext. 4734, or visit the NIE/CONII website.
