Our Work and Impact

Developing innovative solutions for sustainability and economic growth

As one of Canada’s leading research polytechnics, we support technology development, adoption and scale-up, enabling our partners to be more impactful, locally and globally.

Our applied research also contributes to the growth of a highly skilled workforce, providing students with additional learning opportunities for career-readiness, and providing businesses with the talent that they need. 

NAIT offers multifaceted solutions to complex problems that businesses and communities face.  Through partnerships, we drive greater impact for our province and beyond.

 

Explore some of our projects

Plastics Research in Action

A $10 million, ten-year research collaboration to advance the reuse and recycling of plastic in Canada and around the world.

Indigenous Community-Led Environmental Monitoring Program

This project will aim to provide capacity-building services for Indigenous communities to support the establishment of Indigenous-led, community-based environmental monitoring programs.

Indigenous Community-Led Environmental Monitoring Program

This project will aim to provide capacity-building services for Indigenous communities to support the establishment of Indigenous-led, community-based environmental monitoring programs.

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Electric Vehicle Level 1 Charging Awareness

Centre for Grid Innovation

To raise awareness of and develop Level 1 EV charging stations in the workplace.

Early Detection of Sanding Events in Hydrotransport Lines through real-time Velocity Profiler Data

Centre for Sensors & System Integration

During bitumen processing, insufficient flow of slurry leads to deposition of coarse sand particles in hydrotransport lines, termed 'sanding' which can lead to blockages. This project aims to develop a method for detection of sand bed formation in hydrotransport lines using real-time predictive analytics on sensor data.

Remote sensing of bison productive performance and behaviour in commercial farms

Centre for Sensors & System Integration

Real-time monitoring of bison health status in wintertime through sensors and cameras with a self sustainable solar-wind hybrid power system  

Field Deployable Prototype System for Detection of Rocks and Metals Underneath Oilsand Ore at Mining Facilities

Centre for Sensors & System Integration

Development of a field deployable microwave imaging system that can detect metals and rocks buried under oilsand ores on a conveyer belt and generate real-time imaging for crusher protection.

Virtual Powerplant (VPP) Technology Development and Validation

Centre for Grid Innovation

To build, develop, integrate, and validate custom Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Virtual Powerplant (VPP) controller systems. With the growing demand for solar panels and at-home power generation, it is now possible to connect these 'micro-power plants' into a larger (VPP) to optimize energy generation and consumption at each micro-power plant. This enables unique pricing strategies for generators/consumers and enhances the overall stability of the power grid.

Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Test and Validation

Centre for Grid Innovation

To test and validate eGrid's Level 2 and Level 3 EV charger systems.

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