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Regional Governance in Ottawa The Commercialization Task Force, an exercise in local governance

Regional Governance in Ottawa The Commercialization Task Force, an exercise in local governance. Jérôme Doutriaux University of Ottawa ISRN 6 th annual meeting, Simon Fraser University, May 13 , 2004. Outline. Background The issue and perceived problem Ottawa is not unique

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Regional Governance in Ottawa The Commercialization Task Force, an exercise in local governance

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  1. Regional Governance in OttawaThe Commercialization Task Force, an exercise in local governance Jérôme Doutriaux University of Ottawa ISRN 6th annual meeting,Simon Fraser University, May 13 , 2004 ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  2. Outline • Background • The issue and perceived problem • Ottawa is not unique • In search of a solution ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  3. Background Some definitions Governance Institutions, policies, rules that affect behaviours and outcomes Region An area allowing for easy networking and personal contacts, such as a CMA ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  4. Background Regional Governance in Ottawa over time Economic governance: institutional players Sponsor(s) Key roles Limits Industrial governance: R&D labs, Universities, Firms Sponsor(s) Key roles Limits People, Entrepreneurs Culture Serendipity ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  5. The issue and Perceived Problem • Impact of telecom and photonics slowdown on local high-tech jobs, unemployment, VC investment • Belief that region has a unique “commercialization” handicap ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  6. Perceived Regional weaknesses • Commercialization • Early tech transfer (spin-offs) quite successful, while • Growth of existing small firms seems to be limited • U. of O. Executive Forum with local executives: • Insufficient management capability • Lack of management leadership • Limited commercialization/sales experience/skills • Limited growth skills ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  7. Preliminary research: Ottawa is not unique • Preliminary Analysis: • Study of the distribution of firms based on size in the region • Comparison of Ottawa to other technology regions • Research team: University of Ottawa (T. Chamberlin,J. delaMothe, J. Doutriaux) and Carleton University (F. Brouard); results to appear as a chapter in a book on SVN (in press; Elsevier). ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  8. Initial Observations • Relatively low percentage of very small firms in Ottawa • Relatively high percentage of medium sized firms in Ottawa • Why? • Differences in collection of Data (…preliminary research) • Differences of sectors included in studies • Impact of high VC investment in 1999-2000 • Differences in environment • Differences in firm strategies, leadership, culture • Note that Canadian firms tend to be small by World standards and that large Ottawa-based firms tend to be branches of multinationals ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  9. In search of a solution • The Commercialization Task Force • An exercise in collaboration in initiated by a local entrepreneur and OCRI • Broad-based (OCRI, GOCC, OLSC, TOP, NCIT, NRC, ITAC, CATA, Cities of Ottawa and Gatineau, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin College) • Objective is to “identify the problem” and develop an action plan to help local start-ups evolve into global leaders in their market segments • Delivery would be through OCRI and related organizations ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  10. In search of a solution • Solutions and delivery expected to be “industry driven” • Focus on exchange and communication rather than the usual pure “networking”. • Expected to facilitate access to information, to encourage and support sharing of experiences and learning from peers at the top level (leadership, vision), to provide advice/support/training in tech marketing and sales. • Supported by applied research to fully understand local firm’s barriers to growth in their social-political-economic environment • CTF mainly institutionally and consultancy driven; well networked but mostly indirect industry representation. ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  11. The Preliminary Research:Comparison of the distribution of firms by level of local employment in various regions ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  12. Data Used • OCRI database of Ottawa firms • Updated to Q2 of 2003 • Limited quality • Statistics from several other regions • Oxfordshire, Silicon Valley, Sophia Antipolis. • Not exactly similar ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  13. Regional Comparisons Ottawa – Oxfordshire – Silicon Valley – Sophia Antipolis Ottawa includes telecommunications, photonics, microelectronics, software, life-sciences (1043 firms; 1327 firms if professional services are added) Oxfordshire includes: Bio-Technology, Software, Telecom Services, Computer Equipment, Electrical/Electronic Equipment, Instruments, Technical Consulting and Testing, Other R&D, Other Computer Services, Aerospace Silicon Valley Includes: BioScience, Computers/Communications, Defence/Aerospace, Environmental, Semiconductor, Software, Professional Services, Innovation Services Sophia Antipolis includes only “independent high-tech firms” in software, telecom, multimedia-internet, IT services, health sciences, pharmaceutics. ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

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  19. Comparing Technology Regions ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  20. Comparing Technology Regions ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  21. Size Distribution of Firms (by number of employees) ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  22. Largest Canadian Corporations(World-wide Revenue) Source: Fortune 500 World’s largest corporations, 2003 ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  23. Largest Firms from Other Countries(World-wide Revenue) Source: Fortune 500 World’s largest corporations, 2003 ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  24. Californian Tech Firms(World-wide Revenue) ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004 Source: Fortune 500 World’s largest corporations, 2003

  25. Canadian Tech Firms(World-wide Revenue ; Telecom Carriers Not included) ) Source: ROB Top Tech 2003 ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

  26. Software Firms in Ottawa(World-wide Revenue) Source: Branham Group, 2003 ISRN Annual Meeting Vancouver May 12-15 2004

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