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Programme d’ innovation Const ruire au Canada Build in Canada Innovation Program

Program Profile

• Through a competitive

procurement process, the government buys innovative pre-commercial goods and services, and tests them in government departments and through other partners

• A win-win for both Canadian businesses and testing partners
• Businesses are better able to bridge the pre-commercialization

gap and enter the marketplace

• Partners test, assess and keep innovations that are not yet

commercially available

• The Build in Canada Innovation Program

was made permanent in 2012.

• As of 2016, annual funding will be $40

million.

How the Program Works

Start

Testing is carried out with a test partner and feedback is provided

Proposals are submitted via an

• nline submission

service

NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals

Bidders Receive Proposal Debrief

Good/ Service Testing

Matching to Test Partners Proposal Submission

Call for Proposals Process

Contracting/ Negotiations

Proposal Debriefs

Program Benefits

Canadian Businesses

Receive Feedback on innovations tested in an operational setting Provide a first reference sale and connect with potential clients Learn how to sell to the Government of Canada

Testing Partners

Find innovations not yet available in the market to address departmental challenges Test, use and assess the latest Canadian innovations, improving government operations Benefit from a specialized innovation procurement method

Pre-qualified Innovations Contracts valued at over Federal government organizations have tested innovations Average contract valued at Unique Companies awarded to SMEs and large businesses

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BCIP By the Numbers

What the Program Supports

Fit into an identified Priority Area Are at an advanced stage

• f R&D

(Technology Readiness Levels 7-9) Advance on the State of the Art

Canadian Innovations that:

• Innovation cannot have

been sold commercially

• Innovation must be 80%

Canadian and provided by a Canadian bidder

• Bidder must be able to

demonstrate IP ownership

• r rights

Eligibility Requirements:

Priority Areas

Funding limit: $ 500,000 per innovation

ENVIRONMENT SAFETY & SECURITY

• Bidders can only choose one priority area

HEALTH ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES

TRAINING SYSTEMS ARCTIC & MARITIME SECURITY CYBER-SECURITY COMMAND & SUPPORT PROTECTING THE SOLDIER IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

Priority Areas

Funding limit: $ 1,000,000 per innovation

• Bidders can only choose one priority area

7 8 9

Actual technology proven through successful operations Actual technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration Prototype ready for demonstration in an appropriate

• perational environment

System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a simulated environment

Build in Canada Innovation Program

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Technology Readiness Levels

Technology produced in scale and is openly available on commercial markets

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Advance on the State of the Art

Invention, new technology or process that is not currently available in the marketplace. Significant modifications to existing technologies applied in a previously impossible setting or condition Improvement to an existing technology representing significant/ patentable progress in cost, functionality or performance

Commercially Available Products or Services

Competitive process launched by issuing a solicitation on Buy and Sell. This is also where amendments are posted.

Link can be found

• n the tender

notice

To sign up for an event, learn about key definitions, read the FAQs, or view pre-qualified innovations. Make an account and complete a proposal in the online submission system.

Call for Proposals

Buyandsell.gc.ca /tenders

Call for Proposals notice Web-based submission Information on the BCIP

Buyandsell.gc.ca /innovation

Evaluations

INNOVATION

Must demonstrate that the innovation is an advance on the state of the art. Must demonstrate that the innovation provides financial and non-financial benefits to Canadian society or the testing department.

BENEFITS COMMERCIALIZATION

Must demonstrate that there is sufficient market potential for the innovation to sustain profitability.

TEST PLAN

Must demonstrate that the test plan is well thought out with clear

• bjectives, risk mitigation strategy

and realistic timelines.

How will a proposal be evaluated?

Matching & Contracting

DEFENCE VALIDATION COMMITTEE (DVC)

• All Military Component innovations

are sent to the DVC

• Comprised of DND/CAF personnel
• Identifies potential testers within

DND/CAF

• Pre-qualified innovations are eligible to be matched.
• Contracting requires a test plan and supporting information.
• Pre-qualified bidders are not guaranteed contracts.

HOW DOES A CONTRACT GET SIGNED? STANDARD COMPONENT MATCHING

• BCIP’s Innovation Management team

will assist Standard Component innovations to find a testing partner.

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BCIP Contact Information

Program E-mail Send inquiries to: Innovation@pwgsc.gc.ca Update List Subscribe to the BCIP update mailing list

(on home page of program website)

Program Site For more information visit: www.buyandsell.gc.ca/ innovation Buy and Sell Learn more on how to sell to the government at www.buyandsell.gc.ca/

OnePlus5

Concierge

1.1 Million Canadian SMEs

Experts Programs Facilities

Concierge is a single

access point to:

funding expertise facilities global opportunities

Concierge

Provides custom ized, expert advice

• Guides small businesses and start-ups on funding

programs and resources

• Provide general advice to support growth
• Referrals to 100+ government programs and industry

partners

• A Government Service – no cost or obligations

Contact an Innovation Advisor One-on-one consultation Follow-up e-mail & referrals

Som e of our partners…

NRC – I RAP

I NDUSTRI AL RESEARCH ASSI STANCE PROGRAM

Type: Financial Contribution (non- repayable), Advice Application Period: Open Competitive, based on level of technological innovation, market potential, and management team

CRA – SR&ED

SCI ENTI FI C RESEARCH AND EXPERI MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Type: Tax Credit – up to 64% Application Period: Open R&D projects are assessed for eligibility based on documentation and time tracking

CRA offers free pre-project eligibility review s for first tim e SR&ED filers

• Claimed by

23,000 companies last year $3.4 Billion

NSERC

ENGAGE GRANT

Type: Grant ($25,000) Application Period: Open Research Project to solve an identified technical challenge Based on technical challenge match with prof

Environm ental Youth Corps

EYC I nternship Program

Type: $12,000 wage subsidy (33% match) Application Period: Open To hire a recent graduate into a clean tech position with a significant Environmental component. 15-30 years old

W I NN

W ESTERN I NNOVATI ON I NI TI ATI VE

Type: 50% Matching Loan – 7 year interest free up to $3,500,000 Application Period: Fall 2015 Competitive proposal process based

• n level of innovation, company

financials, management team, and business plan

Som e of our partners…

NSERC

ENGAGE GRANT

Type: Grant ($25,000) Application Period: Open Research Project to solve an identified technical challenge Based on technical challenge match with prof

AI -BioSolutions

AB Bio Future: 3 stream s 1 . Equipm ent Utilization Program 2 . Product & Technology Com m ercialization Program 3 . Research & I nnovation

Matching grants of $250k-$1 million for AB-based companies in support of biomass-based industrial products See website for details http: / / bio.albertainnovates.ca/ funding/ abfhttp: / / bio.albertainn

• vates.ca/ funding/ abf

AI -Technology Futures

AI TF I ndustry Support Program s 1 . Voucher Program ( up to $ 1 0 0 k) 2 . Product Dem onstration Program ( up to $ 3 0 0 k) 3 . Personnel Aw ards ( I ndustrial R&D Associate and Com m ercialization Associate) ( $ 1 2 4 k over 2 years)

Matching grants of 75% See website for details http: / / albertatechfutures.ca ttp: / / bio.albertainnovates.ca/ funding/ abf

Thank-you!

NSERC Support for Business R&D

One Plus 5 Innovate Calgary August 19, 2015

• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

(NSERC) is the largest funder of science and engineering research in Canada.

• NSERC supports the world-class research of over 41,000 talented

students and professors at universities and colleges across the country with an annual budget of $1.1 billion.

• NSERC helps companies solve R&D challenges by

connecting them with experts at Canadian universities and colleges

• NSERC offers a suite of programs that fund researchers to

work on problems that matter to your business

How Can NSERC Help Companies?

Connect

Building R&D Partnerships Through NSERC

Engage Collaborate

Get to know scientists and engineers with the right expertise to solve your problem. Some ways to find researchers:

• Attend conferences and networking events
• Explore the Award Database on the NSERC website to search for

experts

• Contact the University-Industry Liaison Office or Technology

Transfer Office at a postsecondary institution near you

• Contact your NSERC Regional Office

Connect with Researchers

Connect with Researchers From Any University or College in Canada

Level 1 Connect Grants: Allow post-secondary researchers to meet with companies located anywhere in Canada to discuss collaboration

• Up to $5,000 to cover academic travel and meeting costs
• Researcher can apply anytime; fast turn-around

• Support new collaborations
• Aimed at solving company-specific problem
• Six-month project; up to $25,000 from NSERC
• No company cash required; just in-kind
• New IP owned by company
• Apply anytime; 4-6 week turnaround

Engage Grants

Collaborative Research and Development Grants CRD (Universities)

• Focused R&D projects
• Grants range from $10K to over $400K per year
• Industry cash required
• Flexible leverage:

$1 of company cash + $1eligible in-kind = $2 from NSERC

• apply anytime
• Peer-review; 3 to 5 month turnaround

Applied Research & Development Grants ARD (Colleges)

• Grants of up to $150K per year
• For projects up to three years
• Industry contributes cash and in-kind:

‒ For grants up to $75K - the company contributes at least $10K in cash ‒ For grants between $75K and $150K - the company contributes cash equal to half of the NSERC grant amount

Industrial Undergraduate Student

• Hire university undergraduates for a 16-week period

to conduct research

• NSERC contribution: $4,500
• Company contribution: minimum of $1,125
• Up to 15 students per company per year
• Potential future employees
• Apply anytime; four-week turn-around

Research Awards

• Significant savings in research costs
• Projects are based on company’s requirements
• Access to high levels of expertise and advanced

research facilities

• Students are potential future employees
• Built-in quality control - NSERC peer-review system
• Contributions can qualify for SR&ED tax credits

Participating in NSERC Programs: Key Advantages for Companies

Questions?

NSERC Prairies Regional Office 435 Ellice Avenue, Suite 430 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Y6 Email: nserc-prairies@nserc-crsng.gc.ca Telephone: 1-877-767-1767

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Supporting SME growth through innovation and technology

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Overview

NRC-IRAP:

• Who we are
• What we do
• How we serve
• Our clients
• How to become a client

MANDATE Stimulate wealth creation in Canada through technological innovation VISION Be the first place where innovative firms go for support to develop their ideas into commercial success MISSION Accelerate the growth of SMEs by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovation services and funding

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Delivered by a network of over 400 professionals located in more than 100 communities

NRC-IRAP locations NRC Research facilities

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What we do

• Support the needs of small- and medium-sized firms

engaged in innovative technology-driven activities

• Assist firms to develop, adopt or adapt technologies

and incorporate them into competitive products and services to be commercialized in the global marketplace

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How we serve

• Assist you in validating your ideas
• Provide a suite of advisory services
• Offer strategic, competitive, business

intelligence

• Promote networking and linkages

with potential partners in Canada and abroad

• Provide non-repayable financial

assistance

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Our business model

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Partnerships Strategic planning Market assessment Intellectual property Networking Business advice Funding organizations $ Innovation IRAP projects $ YEP $ CAIP $

NRC-IRAP business model

CHTD $ BIAP $

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Helping SMEs Succeed Globally

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How to become a client

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• 1. Eligibility

If your company meets all of the following criteria:

• incorporated and profit-oriented entity, located in Canada with fewer

than 500 full-time employees

• have the desire and potential to improve innovation capacity
• pen to developing a trusting relationship with NRC-IRAP
• have the objective to grow and generate profits in Canada through the

development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services, or processes. Your company may be eligible for support

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• 2. Meeting with an ITA

An Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) will visit you at your location to better understand

• Your business structure (ownership, management, etc.)
• Your business strategy
• The nature of your activities (products/services, clients, competitors…)
• Available resources (human, material, etc.)
• Where you are with your idea

You will

• Discuss how NRC-IRAP can help you achieve your business goals
• Learn more about the variety of our services and programs
• Receive information on the conditions for financial contribution support

Contact us

To reach an ITA in your area, call or visit website 1-877-994-4727 www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/irap

WINN

WD Western Innovation Initiative

What is it

• $100M 5-year initiative
• Repayable, no interest
• SMEs, Western Canada based
• New and innovative technologies to market

Who can apply

• Western Canadian SMEs
• Under 500 employees
• In operations for 1+ years

What can be funded

• New product, process or service
• Improvement of product, process or service
• Technology development
• Benefits accrue in Western Canada

When and how to apply

• Intakes up to 2x per year
• Apply on-line once CFP is open
• http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/14857.asp
• Last announcement

http://bit.ly/1IWXEIi