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Genome BC

Genome BC. VisionGenome Sciences will revolutionize many aspects of our lives and provide solutions to humankind's challengesMissionGenome BC leads academia, government and industry to develop a world-class genome sciences region providing social and economic benefits to BC, Canada and beyond, through:Excellent projects and technology platforms;Innovative applications for the life sciences cluster;Strategic international collaborations; andProactive leadership in exploring societal impact20

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Genome BC

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    1. Genome BC

    2. Genome BC Vision Genome Sciences will revolutionize many aspects of our lives and provide solutions to humankind’s challenges Mission Genome BC leads academia, government and industry to develop a world-class genome sciences region providing social and economic benefits to BC, Canada and beyond, through: Excellent projects and technology platforms; Innovative applications for the life sciences cluster; Strategic international collaborations; and Proactive leadership in exploring societal impacts of genome sciences.

    3. Genomics as a Foundation for Bio-technology

    4. Achievements to Date – Genome BC

    5. Achievements to Date – Investment Sources

    6. Achievements to Date Projects by Sector

    7. Achievements to Date Technology Development & Platforms

    11. Genome BC - Principles

    12. Genome BC’s Strategic Plan 2010-2015

    14. A Growing Emphasis on Translational Research Leading to Sector Specific Use

    15. Health Agriculture Bioenergy Environment Fish & Fisheries Forestry Mining Impact on British Columbia: Working to address the needs of BC’s key economic sectors through applied research in:

    17. Strategic Opportunities Fund - Background

    18. Strategic Opportunities Fund - Intent Access to emerging technologies that are based in genomics nationally or internationally, to which access for BC scientists is required to remain competitive Fostering partnerships with national and international stakeholders in genomics or related social science or humanities disciplines; and, Facilitating new and innovative means of interactions with industry or other end-users of genomics or related social science or humanities disciplines. For example: Providing new opportunities for academia to interface with industry or other end users New areas of integrated social science and humanities research applied to genomics that requires seed funding

    19. Strategic Opportunities Fund - Requirements Projects ranging in size up to $400K; typical projects $25K-$200K Genome BC will fund up to 50% or $200,000, whichever is less One-time funding for up to 12 months Open to all BC researchers and new investigators are encouraged to apply Researchers based at one of BC’s universities or affiliated hospitals, colleges, the BC Institute of Technology, or other BC-based research institutions, including government laboratories. Researchers working in government laboratories must collaborate with researchers affiliated with a BC-based academic research institution. New investigators are encouraged to apply. Must include a plan to leverage Genome BC funding at a ratio of at least 1:1 Cannot be used to fund the building of infrastructure

    20. Strategic Opportunities Fund - Requirements Project must show strategic impact of the application to BC Project must be able to provide tangible and quantifiable milestones and outcomes to demonstrate value addition. E.g. how does the project better position the applicants for future opportunities, such as: New opportunities to leverage new research funding New scientific collaborations or networks, particularly at a national or international level New opportunities for follow-on research activities New opportunities for interfacing with industry

    21. Strategic Opportunities Fund – Review Criteria 1. Proposals are reviewed by an international peer review panel based on the following criteria, each criterion weighted equally and graded with a score out of 10 (0 = poor & 10 = excellent), and the scores from all criterion summed for a cumulative score used to rank the proposals: Research excellence based in genomics or related social science or humanities disciplines Investigator expertise and commitment Outcomes 2. Management and financial feasibility, including co-funding, is assessed and scored by Genome BC and appropriate conditions for funding will accompany notices of funding

    22. Strategic Opportunities Fund – Review Process Programmatic review of applications for eligibility by Genome BC Applications that meet programmatic criteria undergo international peer review At least 1 external subject area expert to provide a written review Applications assessed by a review panel (national and international members) typically consisting of 2 genomics experts, 1 social scientist, 1 entrepreneur Panel provides a final ranking of all projects Financial and management due diligence undertaken for top rated proposals from the peer review process Applicants receive reviews and a summary of the panel discussion

    23. Strategic Opportunities Fund – Round 3 Timeline

    24. Other important information For Round 3: co-funding must be applied for after May 1, 2008 At the time of application, 75% of co-funding should be committed. Before funding will flow, all co-funding must be secured Online application portal under development and will be ready in September 2009 (optional) Please use the budget template Information on our website can be found by navigating the menu: Genomics Programs > Research Funding Programs > SOF3 Contact us if you have questions! sof@genomebc.ca

    25. SOF 3 - Changes to the program (from SOF2) Program name changed to the Strategic Opportunities Fund and corresponding changes in the RFA, including the evaluation criteria in order to encourage applications from the social sciences and humanities disciplines ‘Outcomes’ evaluation criteria revised to provide more clarity to applicants and reviewers RFA revised to clarify the expectation that application-oriented research should be based in genomics rather than strictly genomics per se. Stand-alone workshops (with a research focus) will now be funded outside the SOF program. Stay tuned…

    26. Funded Research Projects – SOF Round 1 Add more projects?Add more projects?

    27. Funded Research Projects – SOF Round 2

    28. Technology Development Initiatives Fund A $400,000 pilot program intended to support early stage technology development in the life sciences Emphasis on developing tools for life science research or clinical devices Projects must have a goal to deliver direct benefits to end users within two years Total funding from Genome BC is $200,000 with the expectation that 4 projects/year up to $50,000 will be supported Requirement of 1:1 co-funding from eligible sources Applicants may apply at any time and new applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Initial evaluation of applications will be at the end of October. Applications must be received by October 15, 2009 Contact: tdif@genomebc.ca

    29. Discussion / Questions?

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