At novaNAIT, business fundamentals are considered at every stage of the research and commercialization process. novaNAIT’s strategic priorities are:

Applied Research

• NAIT-sponsored applied research and development (R&D)
• industry-driven R&D
• product development and technical consultancy support
• educational support for applied R&D
• facilitation of grant funding
• coordination with NAIT programs and services, for example:
  • Boreal Research Institute
  • NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre
  • student capstone program (applied, practical projects from industry sponsors)

Enterprise/Business Development

• business incubation
• business expertise
  • product development
  • commercial assessment and strategy development
  • business planning
  • fundraising
• coordination of NAIT capacity and expertise for company development

Technology Transfer

• intellectual property development and assessment
• feasibility and commercial assessments
• strategic planning and guidance
• regulatory pathway assistance