Circular Economy

Work with us to ensure waste, such as plastic and industrial residual materials, are kept out of the environment. We offer innovative solutions that result in environmental benefits, economic growth and cost savings.

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Cleaner Energy

Our applied research supports the responsible development of cleaner energy resources by providing services and expertise to help reduce, mitigate, or eliminate negative impacts of energy industry activities.

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Digital and Virtual Environments

Transform your operations and unlock growth with our experts in data-driven solutions and innovative software applications including AR/VR and motion capture.

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Food Product Development

NAIT is helping the food industry develop new concepts and products that meet changing consumer demands and create a healthier, more sustainable future.

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Automation and Digitization

Increase your operational efficiencies with process automation applications that continuously monitor and control systems. Our services range from microcontroller-based data acquisition systems design, remote data communications to custom cloud interfacing and data management.

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Land Management and Restoration

NAIT’s applied research is focused on the restoration and sustainable use of land and freshwater ecosystems, strengthening Canada’s natural resources sectors and the industries that support them.

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Impact happens here

As one of Canada’s leading research polytechnics, NAIT Applied Research helps industries and communities create impacts that improve processes, technologies, and services. Our tailor-made solutions address complex problems industries are facing, positioning us to drive greater impact for our economy.
 

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Innovation driven 

NAIT Applied Research is focused on the advancement of clean technology and environmental sustainability. We strengthen economic sectors that are anchored in Alberta’s and Canada’s rich natural resources.


 

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Impact through collaboration

NAIT Applied Research's multidiscplinary Centres help you realize your idea and share it with the world. We work with organizations of all sizes to develop proposals and obtain for funding to  create your impacts.

 

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The force behind our applied research

NAIT’s research experts apply their knowledge to projects that create a positive impact. We are scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and research administrators that have the technical capabilities and hands on experience to bring your ideas to life.  

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Our Success

Alberta: A Canadian province of clean energy and opportunity

Published on the Innovative News Network, read about how NAIT Applied Research makes a real difference through our work in environmental sustainability

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NAIT researchers investigate new paths to forest reclamation

Read about NAIT Applied Research's work with ConocoPhillips Canada and their renewed support for another decade of land reclamation research

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Lakeland College and NAIT work together to create BisonSense: An automated system for Herd Monitoring

Dr. Quamrul Huda of NAIT Applied Research discusses with CBC the merits of this automated herd monitoring system

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NAIT partners with startup to develop industrial batteries that use saltwater

AquaCell Energy has developed an energy storage solution using salt-water. Helped along by NAIT Applied Research, Keith Cleland was able to develop and upscale this technology.

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