Centennial College’s Centre for Explainable Data Analytics (CEDA) is revolutionising applied research by harnessing the power of data analytics to support the growth and recovery of Ontario’s retail sector.
Launched in spring 2021 with funding from NSERC’s College and Community Innovation Program (CCIP) and the Build Innovation Enhancement (IE) Grant, CEDA develops intelligent systems tailored for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Greater Toronto Area.
By empowering retail companies to make informed business decisions, CEDA is addressing pandemic-driven challenges and fostering innovation to help businesses thrive.
CEDA is our newest research centre and represents a new applied research area at Centennial College – one that will contribute to the growth and recovery of Ontario’s retail sector.
With funding from NSERC’s CCIP and the Build Innovation Enhancement (IE) Grant, Centennial established CEDA in the spring of 2021 to support the development of intelligent systems for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Greater Toronto Area.
CEDA supports retail sector companies that are struggling as a result of the pandemic, and its goal is to empower retail companies to make informed business decisions.
CEDA expands on the ongoing research activity and established partnerships across sectors while expanding applied research capacity to align with new needs of industry and community partners.
CEDA is currently supporting GTA SMEs, including McRay Optical Supply Inc. and Asiyans Textile & Giftware, and has been welcomed by associations such as the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses and the Scarborough Business Association.
