Holland College, founded in 1969, offers a broad range of programs from health and community studies to applied science and trades at locations across Prince Edward Island. Many of these programs at Holland College are open to industry research partnerships but the main capacity for applied research focuses on food product development, bioscience technology, energy and the environment, information systems and public safety. Holland College actively pursues opportunities to interact with SMEs to support research, innovation and training of highly skilled individuals ultimately leading to a stronger economy in Atlantic Canada.