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New research conducted at Niagara College has explored whether the fast-paced pressure of an escape room can be used as a learning tool to strengthen students’ collaboration skills across healthcare disciplines.<\/p>\n

“Designing Interprofessional Collaboration: How Escape Room Features Shape Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies in Mixed BScN-PN-PSW-Paramedic Student Teams” examined how escape room design elements, including puzzle complexity, role-based tasks, time limits, team composition, and discipline mix, influence collaboration competencies in interprofessional student groups compared with traditional classroom teaching.<\/p>\n

Led by Professor and Program Coordinator of NC’s Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/a> (BScN) program Dr. Holldrid Odreman and his research team – formally known as Odreman’s Nursing Scholarship and Education Team<\/a> (ONSET) – the pilot study engaged students from the BScN, Practical Nursing<\/a>, Personal Support Worker<\/a> and Paramedic<\/a> programs within the Health Sciences Division.<\/p>\n

“We’re starting with healthcare professional students because we know that they are going to be the ones who implement the idea of collaboration once they get into a clinical setting,” said Dr. Odreman, who noted that most students do not get the opportunity to work closely with peers from other disciplines before they graduate.<\/p>\n

Thinking outside the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Traditionally, the concept of interprofessional collaboration has been taught in the classroom through case studies, mock interviews and patient actors.<\/p>\n

The pilot study was developed to explore the viability of an escape room being used as a non-traditional teaching method to help students understand the importance of interprofessional collaboration in patient care before they enter the workforce.<\/p>\n

“An escape room allows students to not only work together, but to really think together, to problem solve together and to ask themselves, ‘Did I listen to you or not? Did I follow you or did you follow me?'” said Dr. Odreman.<\/p>\n

“These are things that sometimes in the real clinical world, new practitioners, new nurses, new paramedics, new dental assistants, new PSWs don’t always sort out or learn how to do well until a number of years of practice.”<\/p>\n

Collaboration takes shape through the escape<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Twenty-five students were divided into eight interprofessional teams, randomized into two groups: Experimental (escape room) and Traditional (classroom setting).<\/p>\n

For the experimental teams, ONSET researchers transformed one of the labs within the Myhal School of Nursing<\/a> into an escape room environment.<\/p>\n

“The overall picture of the escape room is that you’re solving a case of a patient who has gone from normal to showing certain signs and symptoms… you have to figure out what’s going on with that patient through a series of puzzles,” explained second-year BScN student Christian Baltus, who is ONSET co-investigator and research activities team lead.<\/p>\n

Each team had 55 minutes to solve the puzzles, which were customized to the specific disciplines – nursing, PSW and paramedicine – and based on skills already taught in the classroom. Students were required to demonstrate their knowledge by answering the questions tailored to their profession and helping teammates answer theirs, working together to unlock boxes and complete other common escape room elements to move on to the next puzzle. During the process, students learned about other professions while strengthening their teamwork and collaboration skills.<\/p>\n

Baltus says that current literature speaks to the need for more research on interprofessional collaboration in healthcare and that the study was inspired by a gap in this area of learning.<\/p>\n

“I think that’s an issue because when it comes to working out in the clinical setting, communication, respect for one another, and knowing each other’s roles is what really ends up guiding patient-centered care,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Second year BScN student and ONSET researcher Brayden Robichaud sits down with participants of the escape room study<\/p><\/div>\n

Preliminary data from the research suggests that groups that went through the escape room experience exhibited richer task-related communication, faster convergence on shared plans, and more explicit role negotiation, which reflected team functioning and communication.<\/p>\n

For the groups that went through the traditional classroom case-based experience, they showed a decrease in the ability to self-organize, negotiate roles, and coordinate actions.<\/p>\n

Though results varied slightly between the escape room and traditional modalities, overall performance did not differ significantly between the two and core interprofessional skills were effectively supported in both learning environments.<\/p>\n

“The beauty about the study was that the results showed us that we cannot only use a traditional way of teaching interprofessional collaboration… we now have proof to show that we can use the escape room to complement or enhance traditional methods,” said Dr. Odreman, who noted that incorporating a variety of modalities can better support the diverse learning needs of students across the Myhal School of Nursing.<\/p>\n

“In terms of educational impact, the study highlights how educators should feel encouraged to adopt creative and active learning strategies that are just as effective as traditional modalities,” said second-year BScN student Isabelle Klapatiuk, who is a research assistant and communications director with ONSET.<\/p>\n

“Evidence-based practice is extremely important when it comes to nursing and healthcare. Being able to be involved in that has just been a great experience,” added Klapatiuk, who first participated in research as a student volunteer.<\/p>\n

The results of the pilot study have become a catalyst for expanded research into the topic. The team is continuing to explore the concept through a study called “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Escape Room Simulation on Registered Nursing Student Leadership Development in Interprofessional Teams: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” The project sets out to evaluate the effectiveness of an escape room-based simulation in developing leadership skills among RN students.<\/p>\n

Inspiring research involvement in students<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ONSET volunteer coordinator Brayden Robichaud has also grown into his research assistant role after supporting previous studies as a student volunteer.<\/p>\n

“It’s honestly amazing to be a part of because there’s nothing like it,” said Robichaud, who is also in his second-year of the BScN program.<\/p>\n

“This is not something I thought I would be interested in coming into the program and as much as it takes a lot of time, a lot of work, and a lot of dedication, I think it’s very much shown me what I’m capable of and what an actual team is capable of,” he added.<\/p>\n

The team received additional support from first- and second-year BScN students who joined the study in volunteer research assistant roles. Maya Thibault, Marley Hogan and Mike Zammit took on participant recruitment, while Jeny Benjamin and Ada Iysa-Bello handled data collection.<\/p>\n

Sharing the impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Baltus, Klapatiuk, Robichaud and fellow ONSET member Ryan NcNally, a Master of Nursing student who is currently completing his graduate studies at the University of Toronto, presented a poster on the escape room pilot study at Niagara Health Knowledge Institute’s sixth annual Research Day<\/a>, hosted at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on May 7.<\/p>\n

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ONSET members with their poster presentation at NHKI’s 2026 Research Day. The poster was designed to reflect the experience of a student participant, aiming to visually capture what it feels like to engage in the escape room environment itself.<\/p><\/div>\n

The team also submitted an e-poster presentation on the study to the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) website<\/a> for National Nursing Week, May 11-17.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ONSET has been accepted to participate in the 37th International Nursing Research Congress<\/a>, happening in Toronto from July 16-18. Baltus and McNally will present on a previous study titled “Virtual Reality Simulation Prebrief: Promoting Psychological Safety and Clinical Reasoning.”<\/p>\n

The prestigious conference is part of the International Honor Society of Nursing (SIGMA) and brings together a vibrant community of students, faculty, clinicians, and leaders in the nursing field who are conducting research on technology, practice, well-being, community health, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3008-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3008-1024x768.jpg\" style=\"margin: 2px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3008-scaled-325x325.jpg\" width=325 height=325 title=\"20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3008\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>McGlashan highlighted the growing demand for made-in-Canada drone technology, a secure domestic supply chain, and skilled workers to support industry growth. Drawing on insights from fire, EMS, police, and military organizations, the discussion focused on NC’s role as a bridge to connect end users with drone manufacturers and advancing drone research. The Niagara Region’s airport, hydrogen production capabilities, and canal were also identified as strategic assets for aerial, road, and marine drone testing, positioning the College as a trailblazer in this emerging industry.<\/p>\n<p>In the electrical lab, NC’s Joe McEachern, Electrical Technologist, showed Secretary of State for Labour Zerucelli how students are trained for electrical trades, from residential and commercial wiring to fire alarm systems, data cabling, job estimating, blueprint reading, and more.<\/p>\n<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":53,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.niagaracollege.ca\\\/insidenc\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/13\\\/nc-welcomes-the-honourable-john-zerucelli-for-tour-of-advanced-tech-and-trades-labs\\\/\"}' class=\"tiled-gallery type-square\" data-original-width=\"660\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item\"><a border=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/20260512_john_zerucelli_tour_ncc_3172\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1610985\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"4.5","credit":"NIAGARA COLLEGE","camera":"NIKON Z 8","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1778615412","copyright":"2023","focal_length":"24","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.00625","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"margin: 2px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172-scaled-325x325.jpg\" width=325 height=325 title=\"20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3172\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item\"><a border=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/05\/13\/nc-welcomes-the-honourable-john-zerucelli-for-tour-of-advanced-tech-and-trades-labs\/20260512_john_zerucelli_tour_ncc_3143\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1610986\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"NIAGARA COLLEGE","camera":"NIKON Z 8","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1778614825","copyright":"2023","focal_length":"70","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.005","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"margin: 2px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143-scaled-325x325.jpg\" width=325 height=325 title=\"20260512_John_Zerucelli_Tour_NCC_3143\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Students in their first week at NC welcomed Secretary of State for Labour Zerucelli to the construction lab, where he asked what inspired them to join the program. One student shared that they had left dissatisfying career to pursue a passion for woodworking. Another explained that after completing a university degree in Human Resources and spending several years feeling unsatisfied in the field, she decided to attend NC on the recommendation of a friend.<\/p>\n<p>“It’s an exciting time to do what you’re doing,” said Secretary of State for Labour Zerucelli, emphasizing the growing demand for skilled tradespeople and thanking the students for pursuing careers in the field. “With everything going on in the world, we are focused on building in our country and providing opportunities for you.”<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State for Labour Zerucelli emphasized the government’s efforts to encourage businesses to take on apprentices and support them in earning their Red Seal certification.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Giorgi, Construction Renovations Technologist, highlighted how students benefit from an introductory mechanical class that allows them to build foundational knowledge and explore different skills before choosing a specialization.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State for Labour Zerucelli noted that many new construction projects now rely on prefabricated components built in factories. Giorgi added that NC students gain hands-on experience through projects designed to be disassembled for transport and assembled on site.<\/p>\n<p>The visit emphasized the alignment of NC’s programs with federal priorities in skills development, innovation, and workforce readiness, underscoring its role in supporting Canada’s labour market needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 12, as part of a Spring Economic Update tour, The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State – Labour visited Niagara College’s Welland Campus to tour technology and trades labs. 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Through the program, companies gain access to a full range of supports — from technical product development and manufacturing scale-up through FBIC, to market research, competitive analysis, branding strategy, and business advisory services provided by BCIC. Together, these services are designed to accelerate product readiness, reduce risk, and help Canadian businesses successfully launch and grow in competitive markets.<\/p>\n<p>“Together, FBIC and BCIC will provide an integrated platform, combining product development, small-batch processing, and market readiness expertise, to bring high quality, food safe beverage products to market,” noted Kristine Canniff, Associate Director, FBIC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1610974\" style=\"width: 528px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610974\" class=\" wp-image-1610974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2.webp 710w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2-465x360.webp 465w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2-290x225.webp 290w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2-174x135.webp 174w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo2-697x540.webp 697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1610974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lilianne Caron, Research Assistant operating in the HACCP-certified beverage pilot plant.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“Only about five per cent of new food and beverage product ideas actually make it to full commercialization,” added Paula Reile, Associate Director, BCIC. “That number reflects just how critical it is for entrepreneurs to have access to the right research, branding, and go-to-market strategy early on. Through this program, we’re helping clients build strong, scalable products backed by data, design, and demand.”<\/p>\n<p>The Beverage Innovation Program helps entrepreneurs move beverage ideas from concept to market, including validation of product feasibility, overcoming technical manufacturing challenges, and ensuring products are safe for public consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Business services will support clients in positioning their brands better in competitive markets, providing research-backed marketing, packaging, and customer engagement strategies.<\/p>\n<p>“Through support from NRC IRAP, our team helps small businesses bring their ideas to life while also providing an invaluable applied learning environment for Niagara College students,” said Marc Nantel, PhD, Vice-President, Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises, Niagara College. “This program is a testament to how we are best able to serve the innovation needs of companies who may have had difficulty accessing the technology or expertise to develop and bring their next product to market.”<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1610975\" style=\"width: 544px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610975\" class=\" wp-image-1610975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3.webp 813w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-768x520.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-800x541.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-532x360.webp 532w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-333x225.webp 333w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-180x122.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/05\/Photo3-798x540.webp 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1610975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanh Nguyen, Research Assistant operating in the HACCP-certified beverage pilot plant.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The program also provides Niagara College students with valuable experiential learning opportunities working on applied research projects alongside real industry partners.<\/p>\n<p>“Working as a Research Assistant has been one of the most valuable parts of my education,” said Culinary Innovation and Food Technology student Mya Dodd, who is currently completing her co-op placement with the FBIC. “Being able to work on real industry projects with clients has allowed me to apply what I learn in class in a hands-on environment while developing technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. It has also given me valuable industry experience and helped me feel more confident and prepared for my future career in food innovation and product development.”<\/p>\n<p>The FBIC is located within the Marotta Family Innovation Complex at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and features a HACCP-certified, CFIA-licensed beverage production pilot plant, process optimization and product development labs, a beverage analytical cluster, and Health Canada-approved research spaces for cannabis-infused products. The Centre provides technical services to SMEs across Canada, including formulation, shelf-life testing, regulatory compliance, small-batch processing, and sensory analysis. Since its inception, FBIC has supported hundreds of companies in commercializing innovative food and beverage products. It also offers valuable work-integrated learning opportunities for students in culinary innovation, food science, and biotechnology programs.<\/p>\n<p>BCIC was launched to meet the growing demand for business-focused innovation services that assist SMEs in translating ideas into viable products through feasibility studies, including pricing distribution and promotional planning, as well as branding, product photography, and videography. BCIC has completed projects in sectors such as food and beverage, digital technology, and health. The Centre complements technical work from other NC innovation centres and provides hands-on experience for students in marketing, business strategy, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project intake is ongoing, with projects expected to run through February 26, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SMEs interested in participating should visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/contact\">niagaracollege.ca\/research<\/a>\u00a0and connect with\u00a0David DiPietro, Business Development Manager, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ddipietro@niagaracollege.ca\">ddipietro@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several beverage businesses will get a boost in launching new products in competitive markets thanks to a recent investment in Niagara College (NC)’s applied research division. The Beverage Innovation Program, delivered through the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC)\u00a0and\u00a0Business and Commercialization Innovation Centre (BCIC), is being supported by funding of up to $75,000 through the\u00a0National […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":229,"featured_media":1610973,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,52,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1610965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-my-college","category-news-releases","category-research-and-innovation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Beverage businesses get innovation boost thanks to new Niagara College funding | InsideNC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/05\/13\/beverage-businesses-get-innovation-boost-thanks-to-new-niagara-college-funding\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Beverage businesses get innovation boost thanks to new Niagara College funding | InsideNC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Several beverage businesses will get a boost in launching new products in competitive markets thanks to a recent investment in Niagara College (NC)’s applied research division. 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businesses get innovation boost thanks to new Niagara College funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Several beverage businesses will get a boost in launching new products in competitive markets thanks to a recent investment in Niagara College (NC)'s applied research division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beverage Innovation Program, delivered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/innovation-centres\/food-and-beverage\">Food and Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/innovation-centres\/business-commercialization\">Business and Commercialization Innovation Centre (BCIC)<\/a>, is being supported by funding of up to $75,000 through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/support-technology-innovation\">National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"center-block\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image aligncenter d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\t\t<img 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Through the program, companies gain access to a full range of supports -- from technical product development and manufacturing scale-up through FBIC, to market research, competitive analysis, branding strategy, and business advisory services provided by BCIC. Together, these services are designed to accelerate product readiness, reduce risk, and help Canadian businesses successfully launch and grow in competitive markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Together, FBIC and BCIC will provide an integrated platform, combining product development, small-batch processing, and market readiness expertise, to bring high quality, food safe beverage products to market,\" noted Kristine Canniff, Associate Director, FBIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Only about five per cent of new food and beverage product ideas actually make it to full commercialization,\" added Paula Reile, Associate Director, BCIC. \"That number reflects just how critical it is for entrepreneurs to have access to the right research, branding, and go-to-market strategy early on. Through this program, we're helping clients build strong, scalable products backed by data, design, and demand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beverage Innovation Program helps entrepreneurs move beverage ideas from concept to market, including validation of product feasibility, overcoming technical manufacturing challenges, and ensuring products are safe for public consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business services will support clients in positioning their brands better in competitive markets, providing research-backed marketing, packaging, and customer engagement strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Through support from NRC IRAP, our team helps small businesses bring their ideas to life while also providing an invaluable applied learning environment for Niagara College students,\" said Marc Nantel, PhD, Vice-President, Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises, Niagara College. \"This program is a testament to how we are best able to serve the innovation needs of companies who may have had difficulty accessing the technology or expertise to develop and bring their next product to market.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"center-block\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image aligncenter d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Photo3.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<figcaption>\r\n\t\t\tThanh Nguyen, Research Assistant operating in the HACCP-certified beverage pilot plant.\t\t<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n \n\n\n<p>The program also provides Niagara College students with valuable experiential learning opportunities working on applied research projects alongside real industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Working as a Research Assistant has been one of the most valuable parts of my education,\" said Culinary Innovation and Food Technology student Mya Dodd, who is currently completing her co-op placement with NC's FBIC. \"Being able to work on real industry projects with clients has allowed me to apply what I learn in class in a hands-on environment while developing technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 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