UTI, CTI and NSERC-Prairies host an Innovation Supports Workshop on May 7th

You are invited to attend an INNOVATION SUPPORTS WORKSHOP
In partnership with NSERC-Prairies, University Technologies International and Calgary Technologies Inc.

Learn about the programs and services available to help fill strategic gaps within the research, development and innovation areas of your business or research. This workshop will introduce you to eight program and service providers (see a list of these providers below).

DATE:             Thursday, May 7th, 2009

TIME:              8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:      Cassio Room A/B, MacEwan Student Centre, University of Calgary

PRESENTERS:                                                                                                                                                        

• University Technologies International (UTI)
• Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)
• The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)
• The Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program (SR&ED) 
• The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
• Trade Commissioner Service, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)

RSVP is required by Thursday, April 30th by clicking this link: RSVP Form

When you RSVP, you will be asked to rank the eight presenting organizations in the order you would be most interested in attending. RSVP early to help ensure your participation in the round tables of your choice.

If you have any questions, please contact struski@uti.ca or 403.774.4298.

PROGRAM:
8:30 – 9:00       Registration, Coffee and Networking
9:00 – 9:10       Welcoming Remarks
9:10 – 10:10      Overviews from Presenting Organizations
10:10 – 10:35    Networking Break
10:35 – 11:05    First Round Table Discussion
11:10 – 11:40    Second Round Table Discussion
11:45 – 12:15    Third Round Table Discussion
12:15 – 1:00      Lunch and Fourth Round Table – Sector Based Discussion

NSERC-Prairies, University Technologies International and Calgary Technologies Inc. present this Innovation Supports Workshop in partnership with the following organizations:

University Technologies International (UTI) is the technology transfer and commercialization centre for the University of Calgary. UTI is dedicated to creating business opportunities from scientific innovation and offers a full range of technology commercialization services, including intellectual property protection and strategy. UTI protects the value of intellectual property through an active patent, copyright and trademark registration program. www.uti.ca

Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) works with entrepreneurs to help them accelerate the success of their technology company, and looks for opportunities to help businesses make connections within the sector. Established in 1981 as a joint partnership with the City of Calgary, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the University of Calgary, CTI is a not-for-profit organization and offers a suite of programs, services and resources for business commercialization and incubation.  www.calgarytechnologies.com

NSERC’s Idea to Innovation (I2I) program aims to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and promotes its transfer to Canadian companies. This program supports research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential by providing crucial assistance to college and university faculty members in the early stages of technology validation and market connection. NSERC is a leader in developing approaches for increasing Canada’s capacity for innovation by building public-private research partnerships and supporting technology transfer. www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) provides a range of both technical and business oriented advisory services along with potential financial support to growth-oriented Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. Working directly with these clients, NRC-IRAP supports innovative research and development and commercialization of new products and services. Recognized globally for research and innovation, NRC is a leader in the development of an innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through science and technology.  www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal tax incentive program designed to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes. The SR&ED program is the largest single source of federal government support for industrial research and development.  www.cra-arc.gc.ca

Western Economic Diversification Canada’s (WD) mandate is to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and advance the interests of the West in national economic policy. This mandate is delivered primarily through grants and contributions programs, which enable the department to contribute strongly to the productivity and competitiveness of the West. This is achieved through collaboration with partners including the private sector, other levels of government, academic and financial institutions, as well as research centres, to maximize investment in Western Canada and to create alternative sources of funding for commercial ventures.  www.wd.gc.ca

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses. These services complement those of private sector financial institutions. Building on 60 years of success as Canada’s small business bank, BDC provides solutions to today’s business challenges to help small businesses develop into tomorrow’s business leaders.  www.bdc.ca

The Trade Commissioner Service can connect you to a network of qualified international contacts to assist with the
commercialization of Canadian innovations abroad and to assist with sourcing innovative technologies and partnerships.
In order to increase Canadian innovation capacity, we can also provide financial support through various funding mechanisms such as Going Global - Innovation.  www.infoexport.gc.ca