NRC Labs in Ontario Building Meaningful Collaborations between OCN and Federal Labs

1. Pat MortimerVP, Technology and Industry Support12 December 2006 NRC Labs in OntarioBuilding Meaningful Collaborations between OCN and Federal Labs

2. A Proud History Dr. Gerhard Herzberg Pacemaker Early radar Attosecond Science MRI Vaccine-meningitis C

3. NRC: A Capacity to Serve Multidisciplinary nature Cutting-edge R&D relevant to industry needs National presence Extensive industrial support Catalytic role in bringing partners Dynamic role in many Canadian communities NRC brings integrated solutions to national challenges through S&T

4. NRC Presence Federally NRC: A National Institution Staff: Approx. 4,300 employees; 1,500visiting / guest workers Total expenditures 2005-06: $835 M Total Income 2005-06: $166 M

5. Science at Work for Canada: A Strategy for NRC Over the next five years, NRC will: Anticipate and perform R&D that improves the competitiveness of Canadianindustry Provide integrated industry support that engages key players Invest in and focus NRC’s unique strengths and competencies on areas of importance to Canada Build a sustainable and agile national research and innovation organizationfor Canada

6. Strengthen Canada’s system of innovation NRC’s Roles in Canada’s Innovation System:

7. Science at Work for Canada: How we Partner Collaborative research agreements (CRAs) are our ‘bread and butter’ - many variations (bilateral; Special Interest Groups; consortia and other multi-party; domestic; international) Fee-for-service for specialized services and facilities (testing and consulting) Industrial Partnership Facilities Licensing of IP Spin-offs of People and / or Technology

8. Science at Work for Canada:How we Partner Technical Advice and risk sharing from IRAP – dedicated to growing SMEs Major engineering facilities Training of HQP Guest workers Scientific, technical and medical information from CISTI

9. Science at Work for Canada:How to Work with us Every NRC institute has an expert business office – people who can talk S&T and business We have a strong corporate business office at our Ottawa HQ with patent agents, other IP experts, dealmakers and new venture advisors (with expert Justice, finance, HR and other experts co-located) We have IRAP ITAs in your community

10. Collaborative Research Agreements – Canada Technology Transfer • In 2005-2006 NRC signed 393 new collaborative agreements with Canadian partners. Total value of $78M. • Currently, NRC has 941 active collaborations with a total lifetime value of ~$400M • These collaborations involved ~700 partners from private, public and university sectors

11. Creating Spin-off Companies with NRC Technologies • 67 companies have been created since 1995 • Over 500 individuals now work in NRC spin-offs • NRC spin-offs have attracted more than $400 million in venture capital investments • Only 6 companies have ceased operations

12. NRC Presence in Ontario • 9 Research Institutes • 2 Technology Centres • IRAP • CISTI • Corporate Functions

13. Typical NRC Research Institute Structure Strategic (mission oriented) Research National Programs NRC Typical Institute/ Program Regional/Community Innovation System Activities NRC Horizontal Programs Industry Sector

14. INMS - Institute for National Measurement Standards Overall Mission …R&D and maintenance of primary standards and calibration facilities. The rich resource of expertise benefits the Canadian economy and the quality of life for Canadians through technological commercialization, advances in health management practices, and safeguards for the environment.

15. INMS - Institute for National Measurement Standards Innovative Design requires novel measurement - New measurement technologies for potential commercialization are developed and disseminated through licensing and spin-off companies. Mass Producing Innovative Design Requires Measurement Reproduceability - Precision calibration and measurement services for equipment used in the manufacturing process ensures quality, compatibility of co-manufactured component parts and conformity with performance specification and regulation standards. Exporting Innovative Design Requires International Acceptance of Measurement - Participation in international measurement comparisons and committee work to protect Canada's trade interests and to maintain NRC-INMS' position as a world class national metrology institute. Activities:

16. SIMS – Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences Overall Mission …is to provide leadership in collaboration with the Canadian and international scientific communities in the development of a knowledge base in molecular sciences. SIMS undertakes fundamental research to develop innovative technologies and is based on competencies that range from cell chemistry to attosecond science to nano-materials.

17. Advanced Optics(Ultrafast lasers, spectroscopy, attosecond and strong field science) Biological Probes(Imaging spectroscopy, chemical biology) Molecular and Materials Synthesis(Carbon nanotubes, nanomaterials, combinatorial chemistry) Materials Characterization(Solid state NMR, X-ray diffraction) Neutron Scattering(National Facility) Theory and Computation(Ultrafast processes, molecular dynamics, materials design) SIMS – Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences Main Research Themes

18. Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) A national facility providing advanced neutron scattering capabilities to Canadian universities, industry and government laboratories Centre for Imaging Spectroscopy Imaging of biological and nanomaterials over a wide range of wavelengths and length-scales (initial $800K capital investment) Femtosecond Laser Facility SIMS expertise and technology is critical for the successful CFI funded “Advanced Laser Light Source” at INRS ($20M) Solid State NMR SIMS was a lead organization in the successful CFI funded Ultrahigh Field Solid State NMR Centre ($14M) in partnership with the University of Ottawa SIMS – Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences Facilities

19. IBS - Institute for Biological Sciences Main Research Themes • Glycosciences • Vaccines and intervention strategies • Neurodegenerative disease • Diagnostics Overall Mission …a premier global institute in the application of neuro- and glycosciences to reduce the impact of age-related and infectious diseases

20. IBS – Institute for Biological Sciences Facilities • NMR – Molecular characterization and modelling • Mass spectrometry – glycoanalysis and proteomics • Genomics – DNA sequencing and microarrays • Bacterial Culture Facilities – Level 2 and 3 • Animal Facilities – Including level 3 containment

21. IAR - Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) Aerodynamics Laboratory Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre Flight Research Laboratory Gas Turbine Laboratory Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory … to maintain national excellence in the aeronautical sciences and be the custodian, developer and user of Canada’s major national facilities that are available to support R&D in the design, manufacture and performance assessment of aerospace vehicles. Main Research Themes Overall Mission

22. IAR - Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) Facilities • 3 sites (2 in Ottawa, 1 in Montreal) • 14 buildings (565,000 sq.ft.) • Major facilities: • 8 wind tunnels • 8 research aircraft • Full-scale structural test rigs • Engine and combustion test cells • Materials characterization and testing equipment • Aeroacoustic reverberant chambers • Lubrication/tribology test rigs • Flight Recorder Playback Centre • Manufacturing research facilities

23. ICPET - Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology Main Research Themes NRC-ICPET : • provides chemistry-based solutions for industry - addresses national priorities in innovation and sustainable development - through partnerships with industry, universities, and other government agencies

24. IMS - Institute for Microstructural Sciences Core Competencies Overall Mission • To play a pivotal role in the creation and development of photonic, optical and quantum devices • Ensure diffusion into the Innovation System • Communications, Health, Environment, Energy and Security • Semiconductors: inorganic & organic • Nanofabrication • Photonic & Quantum Devices • PIC & Component Prototyping • Optical Interference Coatings • Optics Shop • Acoustics

25. Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) IMS - Institute for Microstructural Sciences • A collaborative regional initiative serving Canada • Unique facility in North America for industry and universities • Component and device fabrication • Linking photonics clusters to NRC's national facilities, networks, competencies and incubation services • Training of highly qualified personnel

26. IRC - Institute for Research in Construction Overall Mission … is the leading construction research agency in Canada, developing innovative solutions for the country’s largest industry Making sense of Information→ Knowledge from Dataso you can use Technology effectively→ People-Oriented Systemsanytime, anywhere→ e-Business

27. IRC - Institute for Research in Construction Four research programs building envelope and structure indoor environment fire safety urban infrastructure Construction codes Product evaluation Activities

28. IRC - Institute for Research in Construction Research thrusts: Reduce environmental impact andincrease durability Reduce life cycle cost Improve functionality & occupantsatisfaction Improve safety and security

29. Additional Research Presence in Ontario Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute R&D of integrated technologies for the manufacture of products and equipment. System Simulation and Controls Research Production Technologies Research Centre for Surface Transportation Technology Proprietary research, technology development, engineering, and testing of civilian and military vehicles and vehicle systems Divisions: Rail, Road Vehicle and Military Systems, Climatic Eng. Canadian Hydraulics Centre Canada's largest hydraulics and coastal engineering laboratory Test Facilities: Wave Basins, Wave Flumes, Weigh Tanks

30. Government of Canada’s foremost and longest-standing initiative for helping the country’s SMEs develop new technologies and innovations (60 years old) provides specialty technical and business expertise and financial assistance to SMEs across Canada To realize their full potential and turn knowledge and innovation into strategic opportunities, jobs and prosperity for all Canadians Today NRC-IRAP provides targeted advice and assistance to some 10,000 SMEs annually Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) Main Research Themes Overall Mission

31. Industrial Research Assistance Program(NRC-IRAP) Facilities • Delivered by Industry Technology Advisors (ITAs) • 75% of ITAs have a Masters or Doctorate / experience in private or industrial R&D • Actively engaged in 100 communities and in more than 147 locations across Canada located close to clients • Linked to expertise resident in the rest of the national network • 42 clients per ITA; on average make about 100 client on-site visits per year per ITA

32. CISTI – Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information Main Research Themes One of the world’s leading providers of information in science, technology and medicine (STM) • A Library • Canada’s national science library • National Research Council (NRC) information resource • A Publisher • Canada’s foremost scientific and technical publisher • A Document Provider • Document delivery services from our collection, link partners, and around the world • A Gateway to the World's Scientific Information • Current awareness services • Access and linkages to the world’s STM information • A Source of Competitive Technical Intelligence CISTI is …

33. Competitive Technical Intelligence Interpreted information on which actions can be based Information about external S&T developments, trends, threats and opportunities that can affect your position as a leader in your field Assistance in deciding the next steps for your innovation and commercialization activities Results oriented information tailored to your decision needs Benefits to SMEs Reduced R&D costs and risk Improved chances of commercial success Better time to market Increased efficiency and effectiveness Better partnerships and alliances CISTI – Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information

34. Science at Work for Canada: A Commitment to the Future Putting Science to Work for Canada Our new Strategy will position NRC as a critical S&T and innovation organization of the federal government. NRC will make significant contributions to the enduring issues of the nation, and will generate a powerful impact on the competitiveness of Canadian industry and the economic viability of our communities.