Research and Innovation projects and partners

The department of Research and Innovation works with industry and community partners on projects at any stage of the research and development continuum, from early concept development through to final testing and validation.

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The department of Research and Innovation works with industry and community partners on projects at any stage of the research and development continuum, from early concept development through to final testing and validation.

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    Aura Halo Ltd.

    Project title: Aura Halo Ltd. Project goal: Aura Halo Ltd. has approached Georgian College to assist with a market analysis as…

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    Environmental Systems Corporation: SmartCritical Gateway

    Project goal: Implement a web-based management solution enabling manufacturers to monitor and administer smart manufacturing devices within their facilities. What was…

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    Concussion North: Treatment passport

    Project goal: Create a web application to administer the recovery process for concussion patients. What was done: A student researcher from…

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    Agema Hospitality: Mobile app

    Project goal: To develop a mobile app to connect employers and hospitality workers to an on-demand contract basis. What was done:…

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    Foundational Assessment for Skilled Trades (FAST)

    Project title: Foundational Assessment for Skilled Trades (FAST) Project goal: Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board’s goal was to create an online…

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    Finalcrete: Bond strength testing

    Project goal: Avrocon Industries Inc. asked CARI to perform concrete strength testing using variable mix ratios to determine best strength,…

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    On the Water Designs: Dock and marine system design analysis

    Project goal: On the Water Designs asked CARI to identify how the new connection design would react under various directions…

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    RM Products: Material testing on fiberglass modular building design

    Project goal: RM Products has requested CARI assist with conducting material testing on a new panel design, as well as…

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    Georgian Detailing: eBusiness solutions

    Project goal: Georgian Detailing collaborated with CARI to create a website and establish their new brand. What was done: Georgian Detailing…

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    Hydro One Networks: Effects of harmonics on power distribution system

    Project goal: Hydro One Networks asked CARI to research the impacts of harmonic loads on distribution transformers. The impact of…

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    Bendaer Sports Inc.: Tennis racket design

    Project goal: To design a new tennis racket with improved usability features. What was done: Researchers worked with Bendaer to design…

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    Cubeit Portable Storage: eBusiness solutions

    Project goal: Cubeit Portable Storage collaborated with CARI to modify and add functionality to their current online quoting system. What was…

Project partners

City of Barrie

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County of Simcoe

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Direct Energy

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Ford

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Power Stream

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Toronto Hydro

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Hydro One

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National Research Council Canada

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

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Ontario Centres of Excellence

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Contact us

The department of Research and Innovation connects industry and community partners with faculty and student researchers to help clear business and/or technology hurdles and better understand their target markets. For general inquiries, please contact us:

Featured projects

Research and Innovation works with industry and community partners on projects at any stage of the research and development continuum, from early concept development through to final testing and validation.

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The first step to working with Research and Innovation is to fill out a Project Request Form and share the details of your proposed research.