<p>As part of the LIGHT UP Collaborative, SUNY Canton is enhancing its innovation ecosystem by integrating research, entrepreneurship, and workforce development efforts across its academic programs. With a strong emphasis on applied learning, the college engages students in research projects in engineering, cybersecurity, and the social sciences, supported by dedicated faculty and labs such as the AISP Lab. The institution is also working to strengthen research administration, technology transfer, and commercialization practices, helping broaden participation in federal research across underrepresented and community-focused institutions.</p>