Mechanisms for International Innovation in Canada

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Focusing on the Canadian International Innovation Program and EUREKA

April 26, 2016 Sierra Wylie

An Introduction to EUREKA

EUREKA is an intergovernmental network of countries that coordinate on science and technology R&D. It was created in 1985, and Canada joined in 2012.

Apart from Europe and Canada, Israel, South Korea, and South Africa are also members. EUREKA brings together SMEs, large companies, research centres, universities, and other innovators to increase competitiveness in world markets through scientific and technological breakthroughs.

EUREKA coordinates and supplements national funding for industrial innovation. For SMEs in Canada, the agent that administers national funding is the NRC. Through Canada’s associate membership in EUREKA, Canadian innovators have a new advantage in accessing technology, expertise, and markets in Europe and beyond.

EUREKA involves three principle funding streams: •Network Projects

•Clusters

•Eurostars2

3 Program Strains Out of Canada’s total projects, the majority are Network Projects, a few were Clusters, but no EUROSTARS projects will be initiated until late 2016 at the earliest

Combined budget of more than €50 million Canada has been the project lead on 41 out of 53 total projects 60 Canadian participants, 68 foreign partners in 14 EUREKA countries

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EUREKA Projects by Province

BC 47%

AB 21%

ON 22%

QC 8% NS

2%

Example from BC Recon Instruments partnered with French firm MicroOled to incorporate micro-display technology into a head-mounted display for sports’ use Budget: €400,000 (75% Canadian contribution) Duration: 15 Months

Example from QC Hutchinson Aerospace partnered with Belgian Compositence Gmbh to develop a technology for more accurate fiber placement for better composite properties Budget: €830,000 (37% Canadian contribution) Duration: 30 Months

53 projects as of March 2016

Canadian Cluster Engagement with

EUREKA

Cluster Name Objectives Participants Canadian involvement (2012- )

ACQUEAU- Water Technologies

Promote international collaboration innovative water technology projects

26 countries, 90 organizations

ACQUEAU Mission to Canada (March 2013) ACQUEAU/Canada workshop in Paris with 7 Canadian participants including WaterTAP, NRC and Canadian SMEs

EURIPEDES2 – Smart Electronic systems

Focuses on innovative applications and marketable products of smart electronic systems .

17 countries, >400 organizations

2 projects to date.

Cluster CELTIC-PLUS – Telecommunications

Telecommunications cluster that focuses on the “Smart World Paradigm”

27 countries, 550 organizations

No Canadian projects to date, but connections with IRAP and delegations have shared information

EUROGIA2020 – Low Carbon energy technologies

International engagement on low carbon energy projects that including industries such as IT or materials that support the energy

19 countries Current proposal calls are advertised on EUROGIA2020’s website.

ITEA 3 – Software-intensive Systems and Services (SISS)

Supporting R&D projects in Software-intensive Systems & Services

32 countries, 1434 organizations

4 Canadian Projects: 2 with Canadian participants labelled, and two proposals going forward with full project proposals.

Sample EUREKA Projects

Nanostructured Photocatalytic Textiles Canadian Company: Group Nanoxplore

EUREKA Partners: 6 different companies or organizations from Romania, South Korea, and Turkey

Duration: 36 months

Total Cost: €2,160,000

Real-Time Release Management Utilizing Big Data Canadian Company: Expert Decisions Inc. EUREKA Partners: F-Secure Corporation, Invenco, and Avaus Consulting Oy Duration: 18 months Total Cost: Total of €500,000

Results of EUREKA Network Projects

Energy/Water 33%

Agriculture 2% Pharma-

Medical 6%

Manufacturing 10%

ICT 41%

Transport 4%

Other 4%

Projects by Sector

Canada has completed 53 network projects as of March 2016, with the last year being one of the most productive years for the program Canada’s top partners for projects are:

• United Kingdom • Israel • Finland • France

NRC-IRAP is the largest source of project funding, contributing 70% of total EUREKA funding, but NRCan, Alberta Innovates, and companies themselves also contribute

Important Takeaways on EUREKA

Key mechanism in Canadian innovation chain for encouraging SMEs to access global research and technological expertise

Government assistance is intended to encourage more trans-national private sector partnerships and give Canadian businesses knowledge and experience in the global market

The companies that take part in EUREKA projects are most often some of the most innovative, high-tech, sustainable businesses in Canada

The program is only growing in its reach, potential, funding, and influence

2016 and Beyond: EUREKA’s Initiatives

As of March 2016, Canadian companies can now participate in EUROSTARS projects, creating opportunity for more partnerships with countries such as:

• Norway

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Germany

By joining Eurostars, Canadian businesses will have greater access to the full potential of EUREKA. Melanie Cullins, Director of International

Relations at NRC

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Canadian International Innovation

Program

As of March 2016, Canada has revived the (previously named) “International Science and Technology Partnerships Program” (ISTPP)

Canadian businesses may receive up to 50% of eligible project costs through CIIP

NRC-IRAP is responsible for managing funding administration between Canadian companies and international organizations, while the Trade Commissioner Service plan PDAs

CIIP is administered by Global Affairs and NRC-IRAP, which work with international science and innovation ministries in partner countries:

• India • Brazil • China • South Korea • Israel

CIIP supports 2 main mechanisms: 1. Collaborative industrial R&D projects with high commercialization potential between Canada and

partner countries 2. Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) that aim to identify specific projects or partnerships

between Canadian firms and international partners

CIIP Overview: 3 Types of Eligible R&D

Projects

Technology Co-Development

Technology Validation

Market Expansion

What is the Criteria for companies that

want to participate in CIIP? CIIP targets technologies in following sectors:

• Affordable Healthcare

• Clean Technologies

• Water Technologies

• Information and Communication Technologies

• Electronic System Design & Manufacturing Technologies

Canadian Eligibility

SMEs that are incorporated, for-profit, and registered in Canada with 500 or fewer employees. Companies must be ready to collaborate with Indian partners on an industrial R&D project. Preference will be given to companies that plan to grow and generate profits through the development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven outcomes

Special Thank you to:

Dennis Orbay, Manager, External Relations, Science and Innovation Sector, ISED

Kirsten Twidale, Analyst, External Relations, Science and Innovation Sector, ISED

Mary-Anne Hartlin, International Program Officer, Government and International Relations, National Research Council

Mamadou Samaké, Project Manager, International Relations, National Research Council

Jayne Galloway, Project Officer, Canadian International Innovation Program, Global Affairs

Vanessa Podgurny, Deputy Director, Innovation Programs and Partnerships, Global Affairs