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The Industry Incubator Advantage: Connect to Develop The CRC Model

The Industry Incubator Advantage: Connect to Develop The CRC Model. Marie Lussier Ottawa October 5, 2004. About CRC. Primary federal laboratory for advanced communications R&D since 1969 Agency of Industry Canada

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The Industry Incubator Advantage: Connect to Develop The CRC Model

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  1. The Industry Incubator Advantage:Connect to DevelopThe CRC Model Marie Lussier Ottawa October 5, 2004

  2. About CRC • Primary federal laboratory for advanced communications R&D since 1969 • Agency of Industry Canada • Major clients: Industry Canada, National Defence, Canadian Space Agency, Canadian industry • $52M annual budget (2003-04) • 235 research staff

  3. Shirleys Bay Campus

  4. CRC Mission • To be the Government of Canada’s Centre of Excellence for communications R&D, ensuring an independent source of advice for public policy purposes (e.g. Industry Canada - spectrum management) • To help identify and close the innovation gaps in Canada’s communications sector by: • engaging in industry partnerships • building technical intelligence • supporting small-and medium-sized high-technology enterprises

  5. Main Thrusts R&D Long term R&D to strengthen expertise in key technology areas Major client-driven activities; IC, DND, CSA and industry Rural & Remote Broadband Access Program

  6. CRC Technology Transfer Activities • In 2003, CRC was recognized by Federal Partners in Technology Transfer as the number one laboratory in the Government of Canada for technology transfer to industry. • CRC helps fulfill Industry Canada’s goal to build a more dynamic and innovative economy by assisting small- and medium-sized Canadian companies through technology transfer.

  7. CRC Technology Transfer Activities • In the 2003-2004 fiscal year, CRC had: • 427 active agreements with the following clients: • 299 with Private industry • 59 with Canadian Government Departments • 27 with Canadian Universities/Academic • 9 with other Canadian Public Organizations • 33 International Public Organizations • 330 license agreements • 70 industrial collaboration agreements • 27 contracting-in agreements • 226 active patents and applications covering 94 inventions • 25 new patent applications filed and 11 patents awarded • $2.5 M Cdn. combined revenues from licensing and collaborative R&D and testing

  8. Ways of Working with CRC • Collaboration • Technology transfer • Contracting • Innovation Centre

  9. Innovation Centre • Model built on combination of research, learning, growing and evolution • First client: November 1994 • 40 companies to date through our program (employing roughly 2,500 people), mostly start-ups. • Eight clients currently on site.

  10. Benefits to Clients • Access to world-class scientific and technical expertise, technologies, facilities • A range of on-site support and business services • Well-developed national/international networks • Easier access to other resources such as IRAP • A flexible approach to business relationships • Friendly, helpful, competent and professional staff

  11. CRC = Innovation Visit us at: www.crc.ca

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