Yukon Research, Innovation and Commercialization Conference Rick Warner NSERC Pacific
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Yukon Research, Innovation and Commercialization Conference
Rick WarnerNSERC PacificJanuary 23, 2012
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Agenda NSERC - A Many Splendored Agency
Overview of NSERCColleges and Community Innovation ProgramUniversity: Industry programsIndustrial Scholarships and FellowshipsNSERC Value Proposition
Questions
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Vision, Mission and Goals
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NSERC helps make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians.
NSERC achieves this by investing in people, discovery and innovation in partnerships with industry through programs that support post-secondary research in the natural sciences and engineering on the basis of national, peer-reviewed competitions.
Vision
Mission
Lead the advancement of knowledge in science and engineering, and ensure that Canadian scientists and engineers are leaders and key players in a global knowledge community.
Connect and apply the strength of the academic research system to addressing the opportunities and challenges of building prosperity for Canada.
Inspire new generations of students to pursue careers in science and engineering, and provide them with the means to develop their full potential.
Demonstrate NSERCs accountability and how the results of its investments in Canadian research and training benefit Canadians.Increase visibility of Canadian research.
Goals
People
Discovery
Innovation
Accountability
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NSERC: Implementing the Federal S&T StrategyPeople AdvantageAttract, retain and grow base of knowledge workers. Entrepreneurial AdvantageTranslate knowledge into wealth, wellness and well-being NSERC>1,800 company partners29,500 students11,800 professorsPeopleDiscoveryInnovation
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NSERC Multi Year Budget
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84% Growth
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NSERC Investments 2010-11Total: $1.08 billion
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RPP Budget 2011-2012 ($282.1M)*CommercializationProgram (2.5%)Industry-Driven Collaborative R&D Program (39.2%)Strategic PartnershipsProgram (39.9%)*Does not include Networks of Centres of ExcellenceTraining in IndustryProgram (7%)College and Community Innovation Program (11.4%)
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The Five Major Programs in RPP
UniversitiesCollegesStrategic Partnership ProgramIndustry-Driven Collaborative R&D ProgramCommercialization ProgramTraining in Industry ProgramColleges and Community Innovation Program (CCI)Strategic Project Grants (SPG)Partnership Workshops (PWP)Idea to Innovation (I2I)Industrial Undergrad Student Awards (i-USRA)Applied Research and Development (ARD) GrantsCollaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP)Interaction Grants (IG)Centres of Excellence for Commercialization & research (CECR)Industrial R&D Internships (IRDI)Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) GrantsAuto. Partnership Canada (APC)Engage Grants (EG)Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)Innovation Enhancement (IE)Strategic Network Grants (SNG)Collaborative Research and Development (CRD)Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF)Technology Access Centres (TAC)Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)Industrial Research Chairs (IRC)College-University Idea to Innovation (CU-I2I) Business-Lead Network of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE)Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC)
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Tri-Council ProgramThe CCI Program is managed by NSERC in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).CCI program is open to proposals across the spectrum of natural and social sciences, engineering, humanities and/or health
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College Growth*ACCC report indicates that: (i)3,795 companies participated in applied research projects at Canadian colleges in 2009-10. This represents a sevenfold increase over 2005-06; and (ii)private sector investment in Canadas colleges increased tenfold over the last four years from $4 million to $45 million in 2009-10.
Polytechnics Canada report indicates that between 2008-09 and 2009-10: (i)active applied research projects during the year increased by 39%; and (ii)faculty/staff engaged in applied research increased by 34%.
Pre-200720072008200920102011 (As of Dec)CCI-Eligible Colleges132136526781Eligible Colleges that have received at least one CCI Grant668304856
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Universities and Colleges in Pacific RegionUniversitiesBC Institute of Technology The University of BCUniversity of the Fraser ValleyUniversity of Northern BC Royal Roads University Simon Fraser University Thompson Rivers University Trinity Western University Vancouver Island UniversityUniversity of Victoria
CollegesCamosun College College of New CaledoniaCollege of the RockiesDouglas College Emily Carr University Justice Institute of BCKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityLangara CollegeNorth Island CollegeOkanagan College Selkirk CollegeYukon College
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Colleges and NSERCNSERC views the colleges as:Closely linked with industry locally and regionallyPlaying an important and growing role in advancing innovation Having a unique role distinct from that of universities
NSERCs goal:Assist the colleges in advancing innovation (existing programs and new mechanisms)
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CCI Suite of Grants
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Objectives of CCIIncrease innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to strengthen their capacity to work with local companies, particularly SMEs
Support applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer, adaptation and adoption of new technologies
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Who are eligible partners?Businesses, colleges, hospitals, public utilities, associations and government agenciesUniversities, and other organizations, as collaborators
Who is eligible to apply?College employees, preferably an administrator or a manager who has experience in managing grants
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What Do Companies Typically Need? SMEsQuick and easy cash and financingShort term projects to solve specific problemsHQP for expertise but limited resources to train studentsAccess to specialized equipment/facilities
Large FirmsHave more $ for R&D but spend less as proportion of other investmentsHQP important (recruitment)Whats on the horizon? Med/long term projectsAccess that is: Fast and easy Access to:Future, talent, world-class
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Innovation Enhancement Grant (IE)Entry-Level IE Grants (funding of up to $100,000 per year for two years)Five-Year IE Grants ($2-3M base funding of up to $500,000 per year for the first three years and up to $400,000 for years 4 and 5)Anticipated Impacts :Encourage colleges and industry partnerships Professors and Students participating in applied R&D activities on real industry problemsIncrease applied research capacity and TT activitiesNew technologies and processes adopted by local companies and other organizations
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Applied Research and Development Grant (ARD)
provide Canadian companies access to the knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at colleges
support well-defined applied research and development projects undertaken by college researchers with their private-sector partners
No deadline
Project duration: 6 months to 3 years
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Three levels:Up to $25K (six months)Requires a new relationship, in kind contribution (no cash)internal review, 4-6 week turnaroundUp to $75K per year (up to 3 years)Private sector partner(s) contribute 1/3 of project costs in cash and/or in-kindExternal peer review$75K to $150K per year (up to 3 years)Private sector partner(s) contribute of project costs in cash and/or in-kind (match NSERCs contribution)External peer review and committee reviewApplied Research and Development Grant (ARD)
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Technical merit Applied research competence Potential for innovation impact Private-sector support Contribution to the training of HQP Benefit to Canada Applied Research and Development Grant (ARD)Selection criteria:
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ARD update as of January 10, 2012*
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ARD grants received per level
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2008 IE Awards by Province
200820092010
AB122
BC110
MB010
NB001
ON292
QC471
Overall Success Rates
Level 178
Level 212
Level 32
TAC Applications by Region
Atlantic4
Ontario11
Quebec21
Pacific1
Prairies5
Eligible Colleges
Pre-200713
200721
200836
200952
201069
Eligible Colleges by Province
AB8
BC6
MB3
NB1
NL1
NS1
ON19
PE1
QC28
SK1
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IE Overall Success Rate
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2008
2009
2010
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Eligible Colleges by Province
Pre-2007
2007
2008
2009
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Eligible College Growth
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*ARD update as of January 10, 2012
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5132
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451
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19315
Under review
Awarded
Not awarded
ARD grants per region
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2008 IE Awards by Province
AwardedUnder reviewNot awarded
Prairies1352
Atlantic101
Ontario541
BC111
Quebec31195
Overall Success Rates
Letters of Intent120
Invited to Submit82
Full Applications72
Awards42
TAC Applications by Region
Atlantic4
Ontario11
Quebec21
Pacific1
Prairies5
Eligible Colleges
Pre-200713
200721
200836
200952
201069
Eligible Colleges by Province
AB8
BC6
MB3
NB1
NL1
NS1
ON19
PE1
QC28
SK1
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IE Overall Success Rate
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Under review
Awarded
Not awarded
Eligible Colleges by Province
Pre-2007
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2008
2009
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Eligible College Growth
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Applied Research Tools and Instrument grants (ARTI)support the purchase of research equipment and installations to foster and enhance the ability of colleges to undertake applied research, innovation and training in collaboration with local companies ($7,000 to $150,000)
Technology Access Centre grants (TAC)enhance the ability of companies, particularly SMEs, to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs (pilot in progress)
Other CCI Grants
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Industrial Research Chairs (IRCC)IRCC supports applied research leaders and the development of business-focused applied research programs at colleges (5 year terms, $100,000 - $200,000 per year)Other CCI Grants (contd)College - University Idea to Innovation (CU-I2I)develop and strengthen research links between colleges, universities and businesses to accelerate the development of existing company technologies and promote their commercialization (3 year grants, up to $250,000)
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IRCC Update
Launched program on October 5, 2011 Application deadline was November 30, 2011 IRCC budget is ring-fenced (if funds are not used specifically for IRCC, they must be returned to TB) Received 45 IRCC applications Can award up to 18 Chairs in 2011-12, the remainder will be allocated through competition(s) in 2012-13 No further competitions planned until 2016-17*
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IRCC Applications by Region*
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CU-I2I Update
Technology pull objectives (name causing confusion) Possible University draw -> no cash requirements Launched program on November 15, 2011 No application deadline. Apply at anytime. No official applications yet. Some are in preparation. CU-I2I budget is ring-fenced (if funds are not used specifically for CU-I2I, they must be returned to TB) Can fund $1M in 2011-12, $2M in 2012-13, and $3M for subsequent years*
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The Five Major Programs in RPP
UniversitiesCollegesStrategic Partnership ProgramIndustry-Driven Collaborative R&D ProgramCommercialization ProgramTraining in Industry ProgramColleges and Community Innovation Program (CCI)Strategic Project Grants (SPG)Partnership Workshops (PWP)Idea to Innovation (I2I)Industrial Undergrad Student Awards (i-USRA)Applied Research and Development (ARD) GrantsCollaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP)Interaction Grants (IG)Centres of Excellence for Commercialization & research (CECR)Industrial R&D Internships (IRDI)Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) GrantsAuto. Partnership Canada (APC)Engage Grants (EG)Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)Innovation Enhancement (IE)Strategic Network Grants (SNG)Collaborative Research and Development (CRD)Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF)Technology Access Centres (TAC)Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE)Industrial Research Chairs (IRC)College-University Idea to Innovation (CU-I2I) Business-Lead Network of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE)Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC)
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Collaborative Research & Development Grants (CRD)Apply any timeUp to 5 years (most are 2-3 years)Average grant about $50,000 (can be up to $1M)Company contributes cash (at least half of NSERC)Companys internal capacity is key85% success rate
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Engage Grants ProgramNew collaboration between company and researcherUp to $25,000 from NSERCNo cash from companyIP stays with companyStraightforward application No deadline 3-4 week turnaround to decisionObjective is to foster a long-term collaboration (though this may not be the outcome)
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Industrial Scholarships and FellowshipsExample Undergraduate Student Research Award Industrial USRA-I - $4500 (NSERC)-$1125 (Company, min)-16 week placement at company-undergraduate bachelors student in science or engineering
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NSERC provides a wide variety of programs that meet the varying needs of business, from short-term to long-term R&D projects. NSERC invests over $300 annually million in funds to support more than 1,500 industry-academic R&D partnerships.Value proposition
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1) By cost-sharing with NSERC, Canadian businesses can fund relevant R&D for as little as 17 cents on the dollar when combined with tax credits for R&D investment.Value proposition
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CRD Tax Example
Funding Model
COMPANYPROJECTINDUSTRYOCETOTALOCE:INDSTRYINDUSTRYTOTALDURATIONINVOICEAFTER TAX
EMPLOYEESTOOLKITCASHCASHCASHCASH RATIOIN-KINDCASH+IN-KINDMONTHSFREQUENCYCREDITS/QTR
SMALL1000COLLABORATIVE$100,000$100,000$200,0001:1$50,000$250,00024$12500 (8X)$7,500
TRENDS/ISSUESREAL TIME RESEARCH
NIH
IP
overhead
$ TO PAY STUDENT
Fielding Eg
British Columbia Investment Tax CreditSR&ED Tax CreditCheques back from creditsNet Cost to Company
Industry Cash$25,000$(2,500)$(8,750)$11,250$13,750
Industry In-Kind$25,000$(2,500)$(8,750)$11,250$13,750
NSERC CRD Cash$50,000
Project Value$100,000$22,500$27,500
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2) Researchers who undertake applied research in partnership with companies are often at the forefront of their respective specialties often with recent state of the art equipment available. Companies benefit from their insights and advances. Value proposition
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3) All major R&D funding proposals are reviewed by experts and this can help companies ascertain whether there may be any technical or feasibility concerns/issues. Value proposition
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4) Links to universities and colleges can be a plus for businesses seeking investment capital, especially from private sources. Value proposition
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5) NSERC's industrial scholarships and fellowships allow companies to hire, at substantial savings, the appropriate level of expertise for almost any R&D task. From undergraduate students for short-term problem solving to postdoctoral fellows for longer term, and sometimes game-changing research, these highly skilled people make important contributions to their employers.Value proposition
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6) Since 1997, the federal government and its partners have invested more than $4billion in university and college research infrastructure and equipment.
Many of these well-equipped facilities are one-of-a-kind and would be too costly for any single company to set up and operate.
University and college technical staff are on hand to help companies maximize the use of these facilities.Value proposition
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Jack Deyirmendjian613-996-2145 [email protected]
Marie Thibault (ARD, TAC, CU-I2I)[email protected]
Patrick St-Pierre (IE, IRCC)[email protected]
Rick Warner 604-666-8811 [email protected]
Suzanne Liou (ARD)[email protected]
Creed Millman (IE, ARTI)613-996-4894 [email protected] & Contacts
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