The INNOV Applied Research and Innovation Centre was established in 2005 by the Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) to respond to growing demand for applied research and industrial services in New Brunswick.
The INNOV Center for Applied Research and Innovation was established in 2005 by the New Brunswick Community College (CCNB) to meet the growing demand for industrial research and services in New Brunswick. Take a look at the key milestones in our history:
Support businesses and organizations in the identification and implementation of innovative solutions through applied research, technical assistance, training and strategic support for commercialization.
Our approach is based on interdisciplinary collaboration, agility and measurable impact.
We combine the strengths of CCNB’s Innovation Centres to provide end-to-end support, from proof of concept to commercialization.
In 5 years: To be the innovation arm of businesses and organizations in New Brunswick and throughout the Atlantic Provinces, with a network of 3 to 4 innovation centres.
In 10 years: To become a hub for attraction and capacity building for businesses by fostering a culture of innovation, circularity and sustainability.
Collaboration: Building bridges between businesses, researchers and institutions.
Applied Innovation: Transforming ideas into concrete solutions.
Sustainability: Integrating principles of circular economy and efficiency into every project.
Integrity: Acting with scientific rigour, transparency and respect for partners.
Impact: Maximizing the economic, social and environmental benefits of supported projects.
INNOV is a member of Springboard Atlantic and Tech-Access Canada and has ranked among the top 50 Canadian colleges in applied research for over 10 years, including 6 times in the top 25. Our centres benefit from the support of partners such as NSERC, ACOA, NBIF, NRC IRAP, WorkingNB, ONB and RIF.
