Grants and Contributions

SNI is expanding its clinical trial capabilities in the cosmetic and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. The project involves developing new research and development processes to support clinical testing services related to haircare and skincare cleansing studies. This expansion will enhance SNI’s research infrastructure and create additional opportunities for cosmetic research in Winnipeg.

This project provides an opportunity for a recent University Graduate to gain valuable industry experience at Source Nutraceutical, Inc., a Canadian consulting firm and contract research organization (CRO).

The project aims to expand existing research capabilities to include additional cosmetic efficacy testing services and associated supporting quality assurance processes. Associated internal research and development processes will be undertaken to generate the knowledge necessary to support these additional operational needs while meeting international research standards. This infrastructure development positions the organization to market additional clinical trial services, hire additional personnel, provide additional cosmetic research opportunities to the citizens of Winnipeg, and complete planning expansions to integrate new service offerings into business development portfolios.

The Firm will provide training for the youth candidate in multiple areas within clinical research, including research ethics, clinical operations (“clin ops”), participant recruitment, study advertising, data management, research analyses, quality assurance, and the Canadian and International regulatory frameworks that support these activities. The youth candidate will also gain exposure to, and receive training in, various types of project management activities within scientific research and regulatory processes.

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

This project will provide the necessary framework to allow for an expansion of SNI’s clinical trial services to include cosmetic product safety testing. SNI will conduct a needs assessment to determine the infrastructure, processes, personnel, and quality assurance measures necessary to expand our research services. We will evaluate established types of cosmetical clinical studies (i.e., safety/sensitivity testing, consumer satisfaction testing, efficacy/performance research, quality assurance studies) relative to their associated operational requirements. We will then research the procedural requirements necessary to support these operational needs, all the while meeting national (and where applicable, international) standards.

The Marketing Coordinator youth position is a chance for SNI to develop both short and long-term marketing strategies which will help raise awareness and increase sales of the company. The youth hire will learn about basic office-related tasks, coordination, business development administration, project management software, and applying marketing strategies in a real-life scenario.

This project provides an opportunity for a recent University Graduate to gain valuable industry experience at Source Nutraceutical, Inc., a Canadian consulting firm and contract research organization (CRO).

With the rapid emergence of new scientific discoveries and technical advancements comes promising opportunities to translate this knowledge into new product innovations. As we continue to grow our operational infrastructure and expand our analytical service offerings in the areas of QA, R&D, and bioanalytics, it is crucial that we establish a robust testing platform to support these extended services. Through thoughtful development and optimization, a fully developed testing and analytics program will allow us to provide a comprehensive suite of QA and R&D services to our clients effectively reducing the time it takes to bring their state-of-the-art products and innovations to the Canadian market.

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.