Commercialization of agrifood waste conversion innovation

The circular economy is an important component of sustainability in this present economy. This project requires the intern to develop a commercialization plan for an innovative technology-driven process of extracting proteins and nutrients from organic waste generated by food and beverage manufacturers. The partner organization possesses intellectual know-how and process expertise in converting organic waste to useful byproducts for downstream use and industrial consumption. This commercialization plan will have a graduate intern specializing in a Masters of Science in the Management of Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship to use Agile project management methodology to create an innovation acceptance plan for suppliers and customers of this process in the context of theory and principles of innovation commercialization. The innovation and its commercialization will make a significant impact on the Canadian economy and sustainability goals implicit in the circular economy.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ruben Burga

Student:

Partner:

Terra Bioindustries Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program: