otn - cari-can-the canadian innovation system

Malcolm SpencepSenior Coordinator, Intellectual Property, Science &

Technology Issuesmalcolm.spence@crnm.org

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Why Canada was concernedWhy Canada was concerned

• Relatively low productivity

82% f G G di• 1.82% of GDP – Gross Expenditure on Research and Development in 2002, down f 1 91% i 2001from 1.91% in 2001

• Low R&D expenditure by private sector

• Significant small and medium enterprise sector

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An Innovation SystemAn Innovation System

The network of organisations, individuals and institutions which facilitates the generationinstitutions which facilitates the generation, use and sharing of technology and other knowledge and which drives the pace ofknowledge and which drives the pace of economically successful innovation.

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• In 2000 Minister of Finance announced thatIn 2000, Minister of Finance announced that Canada should seek to move from 15th to 5th country in Governmental Expenditure on R&Dcountry in Governmental Expenditure on R&D as share of the Gross Domestic Product until 2010 tripling research investments in Canada2010, tripling research investments in Canada in 10 years.

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• Reduced corporate taxes, improved regulatory environmentenvironment

• Increased investment in R&D, created tax i iincentives

• Provided focus on commercialisation

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• Provided focus on commercialisation through:Provided focus on commercialisation through:

Networks of Centres of Excellence Programme– Networks of Centres of Excellence Programme

– Sustainable Development Technology Fund

P t it l d f di– Pre‐venture capital, seed funding

– Commercialisation units at Universities

A il bili f hi hl lifi d l h h– Availability of highly qualified people through education and immigration

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2002 –Launched Double‐pronged Strategy2002 Launched Double pronged Strategy

Achieving Excellence

Knowledge Matters

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Achieving ExcellenceAchieving Excellence

Research

Business environment

CommunitiesCommunities

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Knowledge MattersKnowledge MattersTertiary plus education

Staff Training

Immigration Policy

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Prime MinisterPrime Minister

• Advisory Council on Science and Technology

• National Science AdvisorNational Science Advisor

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Minister of IndustryMinister of Industry

• Industry Canada– National Research Council of Canada

– Three other granting Research Council’s (Natural Science and Engineering; Social Sciences and Humanities; and Canadian Institutes of Health Research)Research)

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Minister of IndustryMinister of Industry

• Industry Canada– Business Development Bank of Canada

– Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

– Canada Foundation for Innovation

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A few support programmes:A few support programmes:

• Networks of Centres of Excellence

C di h l k (j i i• Canadian Technology Network (just in time information for SMEs)

• I2I (Ideas to Innovation) funds university researchers for work that is to be transferred to a commercial company.

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A few more support programmes:A few more support programmes:

• POP (Proof of Concept)

d i l h i (f• Industrial Research Assistance Programme (for SMEs)

• SR&ED Program (run by Canada Revenue Agency)

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• IRAP is run by the National Research CouncilIRAP is run by the National Research Council and is a kind of high‐risk Angel network with public fundingpublic funding

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Major Tasks for IRAP are:Major Tasks for IRAP are:

• To reach out to and understand the needs of its clients;its clients;

• To develop communication networks; and

• To expand Canada’s innovation system internationally

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The backbone of the IRAP is its staff of IndustrialThe backbone of the IRAP is its staff of Industrial

Technology Advisors

l 0 i d i• Have at least 10 years industry experience

• Offer technological assistance, market studies, feasibility studies for proof of concept and financing

• Serve 12,000 clients each year

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One target of National Innovation Strategy:One target of National Innovation Strategy:

l l 0 i i ll i dDevelop at least 10 internationally recognised technology clusters

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Some Canadian Innovation WebsitesSome Canadian Innovation Websites

• Scientific Research and Experimental Development ProgrammeDevelopment Programme (www.craarc.gc.ca/taxcredit/sred/menu‐.html)

C di F d ti f I ti• Canadian Foundation for Innovation (http://www.innovation.ca/en)

N t k f C t f E ll• Networks of Centres of Excellence (http://www.nce‐rce.gc.ca/index_eng.asp)

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Some Canadian Innovation WebsitesSome Canadian Innovation Websites

• International Science and Technology Partnerships (http //www istpcanada ca/home/)Partnerships (http://www.istpcanada.ca/home/)

• About Canada – Innovation in Canada (h // / b d /i i /i d(http://www.mta.ca/about_canada/innovation/index.htm)

C di I ti C t• Canadian Innovation Centre (http://www.innovationcentre.ca/)

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Some Canadian Innovation WebsitesSome Canadian Innovation Websites

• National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research assistance Programme (IRAP)Research assistance Programme (IRAP) International Activities (http://www.nrc‐cnrc gc ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/internationalcnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/international‐activities.html)

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Some Canadian Innovation WebsitesSome Canadian Innovation Websites

• Industry Canada – Innovation, Research, Science and TechnologyScience and Technology (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00074.html)ml)

• Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association CVCA (http://www cvca ca/)Association – CVCA (http://www.cvca.ca/)

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Some Canadian Innovation WebsitesSome Canadian Innovation Websites

• “Innovation Policy in Canada – Strategies and Realities” by the Swedish Institute for GrowthRealities” by the Swedish Institute for Growth Policies Studies (http://www vinnova se/upload/EPiStorePDF/Innova(http://www.vinnova.se/upload/EPiStorePDF/InnovationPolicyInCanada.pdf)

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An interesting look at possibleAn interesting look at possible

future Canadian trade strategy

• The Conference Board of Canada (http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.aspx?did=3453)

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