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To Kickstart Innovation

Programme canadien. Canadian Innovation. pour la commercialisation. Commercialization. des innovations. Program. To Kickstart Innovation. Encourager l'innovation. Christian Laverdure & Normand Masse Senior Director s Acquisitions Branch Public Works and Government Services Canada

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To Kickstart Innovation

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  1. Programme canadien Canadian Innovation pour la commercialisation Commercialization des innovations Program To Kickstart Innovation Encourager l'innovation Christian Laverdure & Normand Masse Senior Director s Acquisitions Branch Public Works and Government Services Canada September 14-16, 2011 Santiago, Chile Multilateral Meeting on Government Procurement III

  2. Overview • Context • Objectives • Approach • Call for Proposal methodology • Process • CICP Procurement Issues • Experience from first CICP Call • Benefits of the CICP • Contact Information

  3. Context • Current government programs to support innovation focus on: • Budget 2010: The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) was created to help Canadian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), bridge the “Pre-commercialization Gap” Acquisitions: Development and Early Demonstration Grants, Contributions, Loans Enterprises often experience difficulties moving innovations from laboratories to the marketplace These challenges are particularly critical to SMEs Government recognizes SMEs are the engine of the Canadian economy

  4. Objectives Assisting in bridging the “Pre-commercialization Gap” CICP Will Support Innovation in Canada By Supporting Canadian Businesses Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations Providing real-world evaluations of pre-commercial goods and services

  5. Approach Over a two-year period, the government will procure pre-commercial innovations to be tested by federal departments These innovations will focus on four priority areas:

  6. Call For Proposal Methodology Call for Proposal is an innovative competitive acquisition process, used to solicit proposals to meet specific R&D Program Objectives Allows to meet R&D government requirements in a very strategic way, promoting excellence, stimulating innovation and offering flexibility Solicits project proposals based on specific problem or research area and priorities. Proposed solutions and technology domains can vary widely Competitive process currently used to deliver many major R&D acquisitions programs including defence, public safety and security, health and agriculture Contracts are awarded to successful proponents based on highest rated proposals within budget, overall or per priority target area. 6

  7. Process Start Call for Proposal Proposals are submitted through the online submission service as outlined in the CFP Once match department is found Test Plan is carried out and feedback is provided Product/Service Testing NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals Next CFP Released Contract Negotiation and Award Innovation Selection Committee (ISC) Top scoring innovations are reviewed by the ISC Matching to Government Departments Final Ranking of Proposals PWGSC will send notification letters to suppliers outlining results PWGSC will work with successful suppliers to identify test department

  8. Program not meant to address regulatory (health and safety) testing Challenge in fully appreciating the selected innovation and transforming project proposals into clear/concise requirements. There is a “Leave Behind” capability for test departments. CICP Procurement Issues Challenges with the innovation "space": clarity of what it means; "not readily available in the marketplace", "no sales" This was a first government procurement experience for many suppliers, requiring more support Integrating the proposal submission tool and evaluation tools 8

  9. Experience From the First Call Over 350 Questions and Answers 375 proposals received Evaluation Process was challenging: 240 geographically dispersed NRC evaluators Applying the criteria consistently throughout and validating results was paramount 9 Evaluation process will be streamlined under the next Call for proposal Identifying Test Department and developing a Statement of Work is time-consuming 9

  10. Benefits CANADA INDUSTRY • Awareness of cutting-edge technologies • Identifying promising innovations to meet departmental challenges and needs and increase efficiency. • Showcasing Canadian innovations and providing support to Canadian businesses in R&D. • Connect with potential clients in federal government departments • Receive feedback on tested innovations in • an operational setting • Be better prepared to enter the marketplace with the knowledge obtained through participation in this program • Businesses will also gain valuable knowledge on how to sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada and learn about bidding opportunities. 10

  11. Contact Information Email Address Innovation@pwgsc.gc.ca Program Website buyandsell.gc.ca/ innovation Call for Proposal Approach: Suzanne Lorrain, Science Procurement Directorate suzanne.lorrain@pwgsc.gc.ca

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