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Research and Innovation Week

April 7 - April 10, 2026

A welder in protective gear works with metal, creating bright sparks in a dimly lit workshop.

We’re hosting our Research and Innovation Week from April 7 – 10. Events include our Research Showcase, which highlights some of our projects from the past year, guided tours of our labs in the Glencore Centre for Innovation, a workshop delivered in the Hanson Venture Lab by Sheri Tomchick, President/Founder of Plan A – Senior Care Staff and Recruitment and StaffStat, and the Cambrian Student Innovation Challenge, Powered by RBC, where students will pitch their ideas for their chance to win a cash prize!

    • Explore Cambrian R&D

      Glencore Centre for Innovation

      April 7, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

      Stop by anytime between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (no appointment necessary) for a guided tour of everything Cambrian R&D and the Centre for Smart Mining have to offer!

    Visitors engage enthusiastically at the science and technology exhibition, where innovation takes center stage through interactive displays and informative booths.

    • Research Showcase

      eDome

      April 8, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

      Drop by and check out some of the exciting projects Cambrian R&D has undertaken this past year! Students and industry partners will be on hand to talk further about these partnerships. And, of course, innovation goes better with popcorn, so grab a bag and tour our Research Showcase.

    A person in welding gear cleans a metal object on a workbench, surrounded by the week's tools and equipment that fuel innovation in the bustling workshop.

    "Through applied research, I’ve been able to do a lot of cool welding that I didn’t even do yet in my program, and because of that I’ve been able to excel in my classes much quicker than if I didn’t have this opportunity."

    Brandon Perron

    • Hanson Venture Lab Workshop

      Room 2208

      April 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

      Cambrian students will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive workshop led by Sheri Tomchick, President/Founder of Plan A – Senior Care Staff and Recruitment and StaffStat. Sheri will discuss how they have integrated AI into their business models to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

    A person stands beside a large industrial vehicle indoors, wearing a black hoodie and brown boots. The red vehicle with black tires represents the pinnacle of innovation in heavy machinery.

    "We cover everything from agriculture and food production to mining. All of our projects involve staff, faculty and, most importantly, students."

    Dr. Mike Commito

    Director of Cambrian R&D

    • Cambrian Student Innovation Challenge, Powered by RBC

      eDome

      April 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

      We’re excited to welcome Gabrielle Roy as the Keynote Speaker. A proud Cambrian College graduate and Founder & CEO of Stitch & Stone, Gabrielle has grown her fashion and lifestyle brand from a local favourite into a recognized name across Northern Ontario and beyond. Her journey reflects creativity, resilience, and true entrepreneurial spirit.

      This year’s judges include Julie Zulich, President and CEO of TESC Contracting Company Lt, Bill Bray, Vice President Commercial with RBC, and Ryan Benoit, Owner of The Positive Inception Clothing line and Apparel.

      Register now to reserve your spot for a night of networking and innovation.

    • A person stands at a podium on a stage with large illuminated letters and a sign reading "Cambrian Student Innovation Challenge.
    • Four people standing in a spacious hall with tables and chairs, wearing business attire, smiling at the camera.
    • Three people stand holding a large check for the Cambrian Student Innovation Challenge. The check is for $3,500
    • A large, red and blue truck with flame designs is parked on a wet surface, surrounded by blue cones linked with chains. Trees and a smaller vehicle are in the background under a cloudy sky.