Rendering of the collaboratorium, an open plan auditorium area of the new Side Centre Rendering of the collaboratorium, an open plan auditorium area of the new Side Centre

Research & Entrepreneurship

Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence

One of the newest additions to campus, the Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence promises to be a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It’s currently a work in progress, but once fully commissioned in 2026, people from all disciplines and backgrounds will be able to collaborate, share ideas, and develop new business opportunities with the benefit of industry-leading technology, mentorship, and more. 

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Research & Entrepreneurship

Office of Applied Research

NWP’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation provides a wide range of support services and guidance to faculty, researchers, students, industry and community partners. We are proud to advance research in several areas and strive to make a positive impact

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Queen bee and worker bees around her Queen bee and worker bees around her

Research & Entrepreneurship

National Bee Diagnostic Centre

Northwestern Polytechnic’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) is Canada’s only dedicated facility for comprehensive bee and pollinator diagnostics.

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