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NORCAT

Skills Training for the Future

Sudbury, Ontario

NORCAT is a leading private, non-profit organization that empowers our clients, our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning. To deliver on our mandate, NORCAT is focused on three core priorities: As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies Develop and provide world-class programs, services, and resources to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace and beyond Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFinancial servicesForestryLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gasTourism & culture

Focus Areas

Health and safety trainingMining operator trainingSimulation-based learningVirtual reality trainingAugmented reality trainingCustom workforce developmentLearning management systems

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Programs

eLearning Health and Safety Training

course

Internet-based health and safety training programs with full narration, testing, record keeping, and dynamic visuals

Simulation Training

course

Mining machine operator training using simulators to provide realistic, non-destructive learning environments

VR Training

course

Virtual reality training for skilled labour industries in realistic virtual environments without risk

AR Training

course

Augmented reality training using spatial mapping and speech recognition for enhanced workplace learning

Custom eLearning Development

other

Complete eLearning solutions from concept to implementation including script writing, digital media, narration, and LMS support

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)

NORCAT operates multiple locations across Ontario (Sudbury, Onaping, Timmins, Thunder Bay) and Greater Toronto Area, plus international presence in Santiago, Chile. They serve 50+ employee companies with volume discount offerings. In-house production of all multimedia components. Notable projects include Scale VR project and FiAR Fire Extinguisher Training Tool.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Operating Regions

Ontario (ON)

Founded 1995