Going Forward, NRC-IRAP & NSERC,

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1 NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Going Forward, NRC-IRAP & NSERC, Robert W. Faulder, P.Eng., FEC, FGC(Hon) June 9, 2014

2 Overview NRC-IRAP: Who we are What we do How we serve Our clients How to become a client 2 Industrial Research Assistance Program

3 MANDATE Stimulate wealth creation in Canada through technological innovation VISION Be the first place where innovative firms go for support to develop their ideas into commercial success MISSION Accelerate the growth of SMEs by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovation services and funding 3 Industrial Research Assistance Program

4 NRC-IRAP locations NRC Research facilities Delivered by a network of over 400 professionals located in more than 100 communities 4 Industrial Research Assistance Program

5 What we do Support the needs of small- and medium-sized firms engaged in innovative technology-driven activities Assist firms to develop, adopt or adapt technologies and incorporate them into competitive products and services to be commercialized in the global marketplace 5 Industrial Research Assistance Program

6 How we serve Assist you in validating your ideas Provide a suite of advisory services Offer strategic, competitive, business intelligence Promote networking and linkages with potential partners in Canada and abroad Provide non-repayable financial assistance 6 Industrial Research Assistance Program

7 Our business model NRC-IRAP business model Partnerships Strategic planning Market assessment Intellectual property Networking Business advice CAIP $ CHTD $ BIAP $ YEP $ Innovation IRAP projects $ Funding organizations $ 7 7 Industrial Research Assistance Program

8 Our programs IRAP Includes financial support for innovation projects with SMEs and contributions to organizations assisting SMEs Business Innovation Access Program (BIAP) Helps Canadian SMEs access technical and business services at universities, colleges and other public research institutions. Youth Employment Program (YEP) Helps SMEs hire highly skilled post-secondary graduates Canadian HIV Technology Development Program (CHTD) Supports SMEs in the development of an HIV vaccine and other technologies related to the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of HIV. Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) Provides funding to best-in-class accelerators and incubators enabling them to support more early-stage SMEs that are investment ready and poised for growth. 8 Industrial Research Assistance Program

9 Business Innovation Access Program What is BIAP? Pilot program that provides funding to SMEs to help them access technical or business services at Canadian universities, colleges and publicly-funded research organizations to bring better innovations to market faster. What types of projects are eligible? Projects with a short timeframe for which technical or business services would clearly demonstrate the potential to contribute to quicker commercialization of products or academic research. Eligible technical services: product optimization process development, analysis or optimization specialized testing Eligible business services: market research marketing or business strategy development competitive analysis 9 Industrial Research Assistance Program

10 1. Eligibility If your company meets all of the following criteria: incorporated and profit-oriented entity, located in Canada with fewer than 500 full-time employees have the desire and potential to improve innovation capacity open to developing a trusting relationship with NRC-IRAP have the objective to grow and generate profits in Canada through the development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services, or processes. Your company may be eligible for support 10 Industrial Research Assistance Program

11 What is Concierge Service? The place where Canadian enterprises can find information and guidance to access programs and resources in support of business innovation. Customized service to help SMEs leverage available innovation programs and services from federal, provincial and regional government Guidance on the most appropriate business innovation assistance, programs and resources specific to the clients needs Referrals and introductions to partners or other service providers helps the SME efficiently access innovation support programs and services Contact Concierge Service 11 Call our bilingual client contact center GUIDE ( ) Hours of operations: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday (Local time) Visit our website

12 Contact us To reach an ITA in your area, call or visit website

13 Strategy for Partnerships And Innovation

14 ACAMP Robotics and Intelligent Systems Calgary, AB June 9, 2014 Presentation Overview What does NSERC do? Interaction Engage and Engage Plus ARDs IUSRA and IPS (Industry support for hiring students) How Industry benefits from NSERC

15 What We Do at NSERC We invest more than $1.1 billion every year in people, discovery and innovation. $410 million

16 Interaction Grants Allow post-secondary researchers to meet with Canadian companies to explore potential collaboration Establish a new relationship Up to $5,000 Can cover academic travel and meeting costs Apply anytime; fast turn-around

17 Engage Grants a good way to establish a research partnership: New collaborations Solve a company-specific problem Six-month project; Up to $25,000 from NSERC

18 Engage Grants No company cash required IP owned by company Apply anytime; five-week turnaround 90% success rate

19 Engage Plus Grants Awarded to a researcher and company that previously collaborated on an Engage Grant project Build on the results of the original Engage project NSERC matches company cash up to a maximum of $12,500

20 Engage Plus Grants (continued) Same application & review process as Engage Six-month project As with Engage, any new IP belongs to the company Applications must be submitted within six months of the end of the original Engage project

21 Applied Research & Development Grants Three Levels 1. Under $25,000 for up to 6 months. Requires a New partnership 2. Up to $75,000 per year for up to three years: Partners contribution 1/3 of project costs 3. Over $75,000 per year for up to three years: Partners contribute ½ of project costs

22 Access University and College Talent Industrial Undergraduate Student Research Awards NSERC award: $4,500 for a 16-week term College Bachelor programs in the sciences are also eligible Company contribution: minimum of $1,125 Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships NSERC award: $15,000 per year (2 yrs) Company contribution: minimum of $6,000

23 Key Advantages for Industry Partners Projects are based on partner s requirements Access to high levels of expertise and research facilities Access student talent = potential future employees Significant savings in research costs Access to IP Most company contributions are eligible for the SR&ED tax credit

24 Questions? Want to Apply? Call Us! 435 Ellice Avenue, Suite 430 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Y