nGen is a member of ONE

nGen (Niagara Interactive Media Generator) is a hub for interactive digital media project and business development in Niagara.

By bringing together key partners in industry, economic development and post‐secondary education, nGen works to create an innovative business development model to help jump‐start and grow innovative companies in Niagara.  

nGen is unique in that it fosters synergies between existing innovative companies, local arts and culture industries, as well as the educational programs, research and development expertise, and infrastructure at Brock University and Niagara College. nGen facilitates networking, collaboration, prototyping, production and business development in Niagara.  Its main activities include mentorship, projects, seminars, networking, as well as tenancy and access to technology for interactive digital media companies.

In October 2010, nGen was designated a Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) by the Ministry of Research and Innovation (now the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation) and joined the Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE).

ONE is a collaborative network of organizations across Ontario, designed to help innovative people commercialize their ideas.  ONE connects technology-based businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers with services and programs to help innovate and gain a competitive advantage.

As a RIC and a member of ONE, nGen has expanded its mandate to include the support and development of companies and entrepreneurs active in Niagara’s emerging industry clusters:  Interactive Digital Media; Health and Wellness, and Life Sciences; Bio-Products; and Green Energy/Technology.