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Build In Canada Innovation Program & NSERC Info Session
Date and time
Location
Advanced Technology Centre
9650 20 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T6N 1G1 CanadaDescription
This presentation will provide information on two programs:
- The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Research Partnerships Program (advancing your TRL)
- The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, including the Build in Canada Innovation Program (TRL 7-9)
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) in Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) advocates on behalf of SMEs and encourages their participation in federal government procurement. OSME also manages the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP), which assists Canadian businesses in testing their innovative goods and services before they are commercialized. Why BCIP?
- Land your first sale
- Keep your IP – we only buy the innovation
- Your innovation gets tested in a real-life setting
- We give you feedback to help you get to market faster
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) works with companies to help find solutions for R&D challenges through a suite of targeted partnership offerings that connect companies to experts at Canada's universities and colleges. Why NSERC?
- Savings in research costs
- Based on company’s needs
- Potential future employees
- Quality control – NSERC review system
- Access to high levels of expertise and advanced research facilities
Organized by
The Edmonton Research Park (ERP) is home to more than 1,500 members at 55+ companies working in diverse fields, from biotechnology to energy. Startups and growing companies can access a variety of workspaces; on-site programs, access to soft-landing programs and personalized referrals to support and funding agencies ; and facilitated access and collaboration with local, national and international communities of accelerators, science parks and incubators.
Edmonton Research Park offers a range of services to research-driven companies:
We operate two buildings in the park designed to nurture research initiatives: the Advanced Technology Centre, and the Biotechnology Business Development Centre.
We create a community where entrepreneurs can share ideas, help eachother through challenges, and develop greater business skills through focused learning sessions geared towards SME growth.
We facilitate connection to a local and international network of business resources.