 <a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a>Fanshawe's Centre for Research and Innovation's CARIB industry laboratory - which is a leader in supporting innovation in the agri-food/agri-tech sector - is an essential service. For the last months, their leading scientific expertise has responded at this critical time by conducting [groundbreaking COVID-19 treatment research](https://www.fanshawec.ca/about-fanshawe/news/fanshawe-college-researching-potential-covid-19-treatment) that is showing exciting promise.

**Now Fanshawe is ready and open to new projects to help with Food Innovation.**  
  
Fanshawe is one of the few college research labs open to projects to help the food industry emerge with strength during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are ready and able to take on new projects, applying our leading-edge expertise and facilities to support businesses and the Ontario economy.

### FANSHAWE’S SERVICES

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1\) proof-of-concept product development  
2\) product testing

#### Lab &amp; Analytical Services

- bioextraction of plant materials
- batch and continuous fermentations
- analysis of proteins, fats and carbohydrates - analysis of minerals (iron, calcium, etc.)
- nutritional labeling, shelf-life testing
- cannabis testing and R&amp;D

[Learn more about Fanshawe’s lab and services (.pdf download)](https://www.fanshawec.ca/sites/default/files/2020-07/cri_carib.pdf)

### FUNDING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

**Innovation Enhancement (NSERC)**  
**Areas of Focus:**

- agri-food (food processing, food testing)
- bio-waste (product extraction)
- plant and soil health

**SONAMI (FedDev)**  
**Areas of Focus:**

- advanced manufacturing-related research specifically focused on agriculture and agri-food
- proof-of-concept manufacturing design &amp; build, in a wide variety of industry sectors
- business plans and exporting plans for manufacturing-based companies

**For more information and to get connected to Fanshawe’s research expertise, contact:**

Andrew Kaszowski, Industry Outreach &amp; Communication Coordinator  
519-452-4430 x4586 or [a\_kaszowski@fanshawec.ca](mailto:a_kaszowski@fanshawec.ca "mailto:a_kaszowski@fanshawec.ca")