Applied Research

Applied research uses new or existing knowledge to solve real-world challenges or questions. It focuses on providing useful outcomes for the benefit of industry or the external community. This is different from pure research, which is more exploratory.

Applied research is conducted to discover new knowledge and strategies with an identifiable and immediate practical application. It is aligned with industry needs and addresses their practical, real-world challenges.

What we do

novaNAIT facilitates applied research activities across NAIT through:

• project proposal development and assessment
• grant facilitation
• sponsored research collaborations
• technical services
  • product development
  • laboratory services
  • advisory services

novaNAIT also helps business and industry by coordinating:

• access to NAIT expertise and resources from more than 200 programs
• technical development and consultation, including access to:
  • the Prototype Development Program
  • the NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre
  • the NAIT Boreal Research Institute
  • the NAIT Nanotechnology Centre for Applied Research and Training Services
  • the NAIT Centre for Green Chemistry and Engineering
  • the NAIT Entrepreneur in Residence
  • NAIT Capstone and student applied research programming
  • other NAIT resources
• identification of opportunities and partners
• facilitation of funding for applied research and development