Campus Locations
Main
11762 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5G 2R1
780-471-6248
Patricia
12204 149 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5V 1A2
780-378-7200
Souch
7110 Gateway Blvd.
Edmonton, AB
T6E 0E6
780-378-1000
Spruce Grove
281 Tamarack Drive (West of Golden Spike Road)
Spruce Grove, AB
T7X 0Y1
780-471-6248
Applied Research at NAIT
Businesses in Alberta are competing on a global level for outstanding research and innovations that can improve quality of life, foster new opportunities and enhance the province’s economic growth and development. As one of Canada’s leading polytechnics, NAIT partners with business and industry on applied research to find relevant solutions to real-world challenges. NAIT’s applied research focuses on six primary areas:
NAIT is home to a number of research centres, including:
Learn more about NAIT’s applied research and innovation services
Equipping Students and Industry for the Digital Economy
Strong industry connections enable polytechnics to address real-world challenges, provide students with work-integrated learning opportunities and position graduates for career success. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology partnership with Rogers Communications exemplifies the possibilities that emerge when industry is at the table. At NAIT’s Productivity and Innovation Centre, Rogers has designed two operational 5G-enabled test environments. These environments allow partners to test industrial applications ranging from advanced manufacturing to remote surgeries, all while providing NAIT students with the opportunity to explore 5G networks.
To learn how polytechnics are creating work-ready graduates through industry collaboration, check out our brief.
Industry Collaboration for Climate Action
NAIT, in partnership with resource extraction firms and First Nations communities, is studying boreal forest restoration. This applied research project aims to help organizations restore land to its natural state after resource extraction through the germination and propagation of seeds. NAIT provided training to First Nations peoples, teaching them to identify and gather seeds to support revenue-generating seed banks on First Nation lands. Germination and propagation analyses were conducted at NAIT facilities, where students had the opportunity to work alongside industry stakeholders.
To learn more about the value derived from applied research collaborations, read our Economic Impact of Applied Research at Canada’s Polytechnics report.