Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
At Conestoga College, research is about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of innovators, problem solvers, and industry experts are driven by a shared passion to make a meaningful impact on our society. By collaborating with industry and community partners, we are able to create new solutions that have a lasting influence on our community, and we are proud to be a leader in research.
In 2023, Conestoga ranked as one of the top 20 research colleges in Canada by engaging with 100 industry and community partners, starting 133 new projects, and hiring 211 students.
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Centres, labs & institutes
Research impact
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Packaging and shelf-life support for specialized cookies
Juli’s Cookie Co is a bakery company specializing in cookies for breastfeeding mothers. They sought CFRIL's support for packaging design and shelf-life extension to improve their current offerings and accommodate new products.
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Shelf-life analysis of vegan and gluten-free baked goods
CFRIL completed a detailed analysis to help Molly’s Market ensure the quality and safety of their baked goods as they expanded into new refrigerated storage channels.
![An assortment of baked goods An assortment of baked goods](https://cdn-ca.agilitycms.com/conestoga-applied-research/website/assets/news-posts/pexels-igor-ovsyannykov-56123-205961_20240604111744.jpg?w=500&h=260&q=90)
Packaging and shelf-life enhancement
CFRIL partnered with Sweets from the Earth to review and improve packaging to enhance product shelf-life.
Research & Innovation leadership
By the numbers (2023)
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$7M
In funding
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133
Active projects
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114
Industry & community partners engaged
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