Impact

Dough Parlour sought support for alternative packaging solutions to maintain product quality.

CFRIL collaborated with The Cookie DOH! Factory to conduct a retail shelf-life study on their cookie dough, which was intended to be sold frozen and then slacked off.

ServiceEcho aimed to further develop their application solution by integrating AR features to create a more immersive user experience, demonstrating the use of AR and AI to assist users in efficiently completing tasks.

This CNERG project explored resilience, focusing on how individuals 'bounce back' from adversity and challenge.

This project investigated the thermodynamic feasibility of installing ground-source heat pump heat exchangers alongside or inside septic systems to leverage higher soil temperatures during the heating season.

This project, in collaboration with the Toronto Film Forum, a cultural hub for the Bangladeshi-Canadian community in the Greater Toronto Area, aimed to advance understanding of the socio-cultural factors affecting the mental health of young Bangladeshi-Canadian men.

Building on their previous two projects with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab (CFRIL), Terra partnered with CFRIL to further develop and optimize Protina for distribution to other manufacturers. This new project investigated key ingredient traits for potential Protina customers, such as ingredient interactivity, recipe formulation, and protein quality. 

Through digital content analysis, the project explored cause-related marketing (CRM) networks in Asia/India, analyzed popular CRM campaigns among the top N100 companies in India, and identified emergent themes and tactics.

Dough Parlour created a process that produces playdough from food grade ingredients that is resistant to mold growth. They collaborated with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab to test the shelf-life for the mold-resistant dough. The Centre for Commercialization identified patentable subject matter and made recommendations on the IP positioning.

In collaboration with the CFRIL, Chilly Paste Co. created a proprietary formulation for a food paste that allows for quick meal preparation. The Centre for Commercialization provided an IP strategy to build a strong brand.