Brochures
Centre for Innovation
The Olds College Centre for Innovation( OCCI) is the centre of applied research at Olds College. Since its establishment in 1999, OCCI’s main goal has been to implement applied research projects and to develop research-related relationships and partnerships.
OCCI is an approved service provider of the Alberta Innovation Voucher Pilot Program.
The Centre for Innovation offers a dedicated team of research personnel committed to advancing Alberta’s applied research potential in two areas:
• Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
• New products from Crops and Bioprocessing
Videos
Fuel the Future Video
This video was the winning submission for the “Fuel the Future” video contest as part of the Renew West Conference 2012, that Carien Vandenberg and Amanda Farrant created. The video showcases our BioFuel Technology Centre and how Olds College Centre for Innovation is helping to fuel the future with our NSERC funded Biodiesel Production, Alternative Feedstock and Commercial Adoption project since 2009.
Innovator Newsletters
Winter 2012 - Volume 4 Issue 1
Headlines
1. New (Student) Staff Welcomed to OCCI
2. ARD Grant Supporting Local Alfalfa Pellet Producer
3. Faculty Plugging into OCCI for Teaching and Learning
Spring 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 2
Headlines
1. Wetlands Events Share College Potential in Water Research
2. New Industry Partner Supported by NSERC ARD Funding
3. Reclamation Project Takes Root on the Banks of the BC Interior
Winter 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 1
Headlines
1. High School Students Complete Projects at Olds College
2. Gradutate Students from Mexico Welcomed at Olds College
3. Funds
Raised for a Good Cause
Fall 2010 - Volume 2 Issue 3
Headlines
1. Expanding the Support for College Biodiesel
2. The OCSI Team Welcomes Researchers to Olds College
3. NSERC Research Funding Offered to Colleges and Client Partners
Summer 2010 - Volume 2 Issue 2
Headlines
1. Fencing Company Seeks Expertise in GPS Technology Adoption
2. OCSI Challenges School of Environment
3. Compost Party Brings Awareness to Compost and Vegetable Gardening
Winter 2010 - Volume 2 Issue 1
Headlines
1. BioFuel Technology Centre Expansion
2. Building Research Linkages: Mexico and Alberta
3. Faculty Research