Useful Links

Technology Transfer Resources & Networks

• Alliance for Commercialization of Canadian Technology (ACCT) - ACCT is a national "network of networks" that represents the four regional networks in Canada; ARCN, Les BLEUs, OnSETT, and Westlink.
• Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) - AUTM is a non-profit association comprised of over 2000 professionals who obtain and manage intellectual property from University research and other research based institutions.
• AVAC - AVAC is a not-for-profit, private company dedicated to nurturing and developing value-added agriculture in Alberta. They are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. AVAC invests in innovative ideas that add value to agricultural commodities through coaching, knowledge, contacts and financial resources.
• Calgary Council For Advanced Technologies(CCAT) - CCAT provides a forum to enhance technology awareness, business development and networking for the advanced technology community. Its membership spans the advanced technology sectors, educational institutions, and technology supporting organizations.
• Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre - A not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies commercialize technical innovations.
• CATA Alliance - CATA Alliance is Canada's national technology trade association providing business services to more than 1,000 'new economy' business members. Its role includes industry research and development advocacy, business growth stimulation and strategic partnership.
• National Technology Transfer Centre - NTTC links private companies and U.S. government research laboratories. This site includes a free Gateway service, links and considerable other information on U.S. technology transfer.
• Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada - Located in Calgary, Alberta, PTAC is a not-for-profit association which encourages collaboration in the development of new technology in the conventional oil and gas industry. It brings stakeholders together to identify and promote industry participation in research projects.
• Strategis - An Industry Canada-developed site to provide Canadian businesses with strategic information to help them compete in the global marketplace. You will find considerable business and industry information plus comprehensive search engine and links.
• Student Technology Innovation Challenge (STIC) - STIC is a program for post-secondary students to educate and engage them in the skills of technology entrepreneurship and business development.
• TEC Edmonton - The core business of TEC Edmonton focuses on three service themes designed to enhance the development of technology, entrepreneurs, and companies.
• TSX Venture Exchange - TSX Venture Exchange is unique as Canada's national exchange for venture clas
• University-Technology.com - University-Technology.com is a web portal showcasing all thirteen of Scotland’s universities best technology and licensing opportunities. This project has been part funded by the Scottish Institute for Enterprise and the universities themselves; it is the first time that the universities in Scotland have collaborated on such a project.
• Westlink - WestLink Innovation Network Ltd. is a not-for-profit, member-based organization working to address the innovation gap within Canada and beyond. WestLink works to connect its publicly funded research and educational organization members as well as affiliate members with industry experts through a range of programs and services.