The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)—led by Niagara College—has received $4M from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The funding will help SONAMI build capacity in Southern Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector, focusing on commercialization, scaling firms, and innovation. Using the funding, SONAMI will serve as a hub for clients and partners that supports industry needs through referrals and collaborations and engages students in real-world projects with companies. In addition to Niagara, SONAMI members include Centennial College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, George Brown College, Lambton College, McMaster University, Mohawk College, Queen’s University, and Sheridan College.
