Wireless Park ‘n’ Charge, a Canadian cleantech company on a mission to reduce the automotive sector’s carbon footprint, partnered with Centennial College’s research department to advance their universal charging solution for light to medium-sized electric vehicles.
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Improving Rollforming Efficiency and Sustainability

Leveraging support from the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), Samco Machinery (Samco) partnered with Centennial College (Centennial) on a collaborative research and development project to enhance the performance and efficiency of their Vortex Press™—a variable-pitch stamping machine used in rollforming. Read more about the project here.
SONAMI and the Ontario Marine Council join forces to tap into talent and support clean growth projects

Recognizing that increased talent pipeline needs and access to cutting-edge innovation partners are two necessary ingredients in transforming the province’s marine sector, the Ontario Marine Council has taken a solid step forward by
Network leader Niagara College earns No. 1 research college in Canada

For the second year in a row, Niagara College has secured the No. 1 ranking for colleges in Canada for research funding, according to a special report released on December 5. This is the tenth year in a row NC has been in the top 10.
A strong Marine Transportation Industry means a stronger Ontario and Canada

This event brought together representatives from the cities of Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Region, and Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as well as various companies within the marine transportation sector and its supply chain.
NC-led SONAMI receives $4-million investment from Government of Canada
Niagara College is pleased to announce a significant investment aimed at advancing manufacturing in southern Ontario. On October 16, 2024, Niagara College received $4 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to support the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI). This announcement was…
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce joins SONAMI to diversify opportunities for Black Canadian-owned businesses as newest ecosystem partner

SONAMI has formed an ecosystem partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), a bilingual non-profit organization that’s committed to connecting Black Canadian businesses to local, regional and international markets.
Come together, right now, over nuclear technology innovation

Prototype inspection tool developed by Mohawk College’s Additive Manufacturing Resource Centre for BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC) Regardless of the industry or organization, there’s always a need to continue innovating. Sometimes working with external parties is the key to finding solutions. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC),…
SONAMI awarded $266,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario
Partnership supports innovators in developing, managing, and commercializing their intellectual property The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), led by Niagara College, has been awarded $266,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for year two of its pilot program, further augmenting the capacity of Ontario postsecondary institutions’ innovation and…
NC shines spotlight on SONAMI for Minister Fedeli’s visit

Collaboration and innovation were the focus as NC welcomed provincial elected officials to the Welland Campus on January 17 to showcase SONAMI.
