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Agenda8:45 Registration Kaneff Tower, 5th Floor Reception
9:00 Welcome Sushanta Mitra, Associate Vice-President Research
9:05 Introduction Cheryl Giblon, Industry Liaison Manager, Innovation York
9:15 Multi-skill Partnership – Puzzle Pieces Idea Lab & York U + Q&A
Adam Paulin, Puzzle Pieces Idea Lab
Sunny Leung & Pouya Rezai, Assistant Professors, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering
9:45 Networking Mixer & Top 5 Reasons for Collaborating
10:15 NSERC Cheryl Giblon, for Sara O’Neill, Research & Innovation Development Officer, NSERC Regional Office
10:30 OCE Balinder Rai, Business Development Manager, Eastern and Northern Ontario Region, Sector Manager, Energy & Environment, Ontario Centres of Excellence
10:45 MITACS Cheryl Giblon, for Christine Macdonald, Director, Business Development & Team Lead, Ontario, Mitacs
10:55 IRAP Angelo DelDuca, Director, Ontario, National Research Council, Industrial Research Assistance Program
11:00 Potential Partnership Path Cheryl Giblon
11:10 Networking Mixer – Finish Your Networking Sheet
11:50 Prize Draw All
12:00 Adjourn
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Mutually Productive Research Partnerships
For companies who want to
• solve technical or business problems
• explore research questions
• find new intellectual assets, or
• develop products and services
Collaborating with York University offers access to
• superb researchers and research facilities
• government matching grant programs to assist with funding these research projects.
From exploratory collaborations to multi-million multi-year multi-partner initiatives.
Companies can be start-ups, multi-national corporations, or anything in-between.
Our goals are to facilitate the development and transfer of new knowledge,
leading to scientific, medical, technological, or social sciences discovery, and to
prepare the next generation of highly qualified workers
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Mutually Productive Research PartnershipsFor researchers across all disciplines who want to
• Explore research questions
• Solve technical or business problems
• Write publications, or
• Engage their students in real world learning experiences that could even lead to future employment
Collaborating with Industrial Partners offers access to
• Real world problems and work environments
• Industry funding (in cash and in kind) and government matching grant programs to assist with funding these research projects.
From exploratory collaborations to multi-million multi-year multi-partner initiatives.
Our goals are to facilitate the development and transfer of new knowledge,
leading to scientific, medical, technological, or social sciences discovery, and to
prepare the next generation of highly qualified workers
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Amazing Bench Strength
York University Faculties
Education Environmental Studies
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Glendon
Graduate Studies Health
Lassonde School of Engineering Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Osgoode Hall Law School Schulich School of Business
Science
York University researchers are particularly adept at inter-disciplinary research• 11 Faculties• 25 interdisciplinary and collaborative research centers• 1400 Principal investigators• Thousands of research students
Expertise ranges from science and technology to the social sciences, law, and business
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Depth & Breadth Second to NoneSelected Research Centres
Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions
Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science Centre for Research in Mass Spectrometry
Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean
The City Institute at York University
Global Labour Research Centre Institute for Research on Digital Learning
Institute for Science and Technology Studies Muscle Health Research Centre
Sensorium: The Centre for Digital Arts and Technology
York Centre for Field Robotics
York Centre for Vision Research York Institute for Health Research
York’s researchers include many pioneers and global experts who are committed to working on groundbreaking research that has a strong positive impact on economic and community development.
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Value Proposition
• Access to leading-edge researchers• Standalone and interdisciplinary
• Access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment
• Substantial financial savings • Can bring costs of R&D down by about 80% to roughly 20
cents on the dollar vs going it alone for a company
• Reduce need for capital equipment investment
• Reduce need for investment in lab space
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Industry PartnershipsTHIN ICE TECHNOLOGY COMES TO INNOVATION YORK
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Discovering Relevance for Innovation York Collaboration
Reach or foresee a stumbling block in the Innovative process
Consultation calls / meeting to determine eligibility
Discussion of specific needs
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Matchmaking
Cheryl works her magic
Candidate(s) chosen based on:
1. The needs of the project
2. The expertise of the candidates
3. The funding opportunities available
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Collaborative Application Process
Sharing of application materials
Virtual collaboration until materials are deemed ready
Submit and be prepared to course-correct with requested modifications
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Academic Researcher: Where to Start?
Connect to Innovation York
Share your research domain, expertise, and availability
Develop a brief research summary
Be open-minded; ask for as much info as possible from the company
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Learn about the Company
Research about the company (e.g., products, services, clients, …etc.)
Initiate a meeting to discuss the needs
Focus on explaining what you can contribute to the research problem
Make the company value your work!
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Identifying Available Resources
Understand the available resources
Company
Government / Grant
Organizations
University
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University Resources
Many relevant expertise in one location
HQP
State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
Technology transfer & IP (Innovation York)
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Company Resources
In-kind versus CASH
Types of in-kind contributions• Time devoted by company personnel• Equipment donation or accessibility• Materials & consumables
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Government / Grant Organization Resources
Identify the potential grant programs
Understand the criteria of potential funding programs
Mix & match to maximize funding leverage
Present different scenarios to the company• Short-term• Long-term
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NSERCEngage Grant Funding Year: Ongoing
Value $25,000
Project Duration Up to six months
Scope R&D in Natural Sciences or Engineering (NSE)
Eligibility Criteria 1. First-time collaboration between researcher & company2. Researcher must hold peer-reviewed grants in NSE3. Company-specific problem
How to Apply Online application – researcher completes Form 100 & 101; company completes Form 183A & Letter of Support
Application Deadline There is no deadline.
Avg. Time to Approval Four to six weeks from receipt of the complete application.
Success Rates Approximately 90%.
Information URL http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-engagement_eng.asp
Notes Researcher can hold two Engage awards per fiscal year; no collaborators are permitted.
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NSERCEngage Plus Grant Funding Year: follows Engage Grant
Value Up to $25,000 (max. $12,500 from NSERC)
Project Duration Up to six months
Scope R&D in Natural Sciences or Engineering
Eligibility Criteria 1. Same researcher & company from Engage project2. Company must provide cash (1:1 match)3. Company owns resulting IP
How to Apply Online application – researcher completes Form 100 & 101; company completes Form 183A & Letter of Support
Application Deadline Can apply up to six months from Engage Grant’s end date
Avg. Time to Approval Four to six weeks from receipt of the complete application.
Success Rates Approximately 90%.
Information URL http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage-engagement_eng.asp
Notes Researcher can hold two Engage Plus awards per fiscal year.
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NSERCCollaborative Research & Development Grant Funding Year: Ongoing
Value $10,000 to $500,000 per year
Project Duration One to five years
Scope R&D in Natural Sciences or Engineering
Eligibility Criteria Must contribute an amount equal to the amount requested from NSERC, must collaborate on the project, and at least one partner must have the ability to exploit the results.
How to Apply Online application – researcher completes Form 100 & 101; company completes Form 183A & Letter of Support
Application Deadline Applications can be submitted at any time.
Avg. Time to Approval Three to five months from receipt of the complete application
Success Rates Approximately 90%.
Information URL http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/CRD-RDC_eng.asp
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NSERC Strategic Project Grant Funding Year: Oct 1 – Sep. 30
Value Avg. grant is $160,000/year over three years (no max./min.)
Project Duration One to three years
Scope Fall within one of the four target areas: 1. Environmental Sciences and Technology2. Information and Communications Technologies3. Manufacturing4. Natural Resources and Energy
Eligibility Criteria Have one or more supporting organizations, actively involved in all stages of the project and that can apply the resultsIn-kind contributions are required, but cash is not
How to Apply Online application – researcher completes Form 100 & 101; company completes Form 183A & Letter of Support
Application Deadline April 1
Avg. Time to Approval Five months (Awards announced on Oct. 1)
Success Rates Approximately 25%
Information URL http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/SPG-SPS_eng.asp
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Ontario Centres of ExcellenceVoucher for Innovation and Productivity I (VIP I) Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value Up to $20,000
Project Duration 6 to 12 months
Scope Applied R&D leading to the development and commercialization of new products and/or processes, productivity improvements
Eligibility Criteria 1. For-profit Ontario Industry partner that will commercialize and/or implement results in Ontario or benefit Ontario operations
2. Minimum 1:1 Industry matching cash and in-kind (25% cash, 75% in-kind)
How to Apply Engage with OCE Business Development Manager
Application Deadline Continuous Intake
Avg. Time to Approval 4-6 weeks
Success Rates ~ 80%
Information URL http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/industry-academic-collaboration/collaboration-voucher-program/VIP/VIP-I
Notes Employs whole-of-government approach, can leverage federal funding programs (NSERC and IRAP) as well as BDC
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Ontario Centres of ExcellenceVoucher for Innovation and Productivity II (VIP II) Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value Minimum $50,000 and maximum $75,000 per year
Project Duration 1 – 2 years (max.)
Scope Applied R&D leading to the development and commercialization of new products and/or processes, productivity improvements
Eligibility Criteria 1. For-profit Ontario Industry partner that will commercialize and/or implement results in Ontario or benefit Ontario operations
2. Minimum 1:1 Industry matching cash and in-kind (50% cash, 50% in-kind)
How to Apply Engage with OCE Business Development Manager
Application Deadline Continuous Intake, evaluated bi-monthly
Avg. Time to Approval 2 months
Success Rates ~ 80%
Information URL http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/industry-academic-collaboration/collaboration-voucher-program/VIP/VIP-II
Notes Two-stage process – external review of proposal, presentation to panel
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Ontario Centres of ExcellenceTalentEdge Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value Internship - $10,000; Fellowship - $32,500 + $2,500 (prof. dev)
Project Duration Internship – 4 month units; Fellowship – minimum 12 months
Scope 1. Open to students and recent graduates from across all disciplines, including non-STEM disciplines
2. Internships and fellowships can be academic-based or company-based; project-based with R&D component
3. Company matching contribution required
Eligibility Criteria 1. Internship – Current university and college students (specifically current graduate students and final year undergraduate students), and recent Masters graduates. This includes the AUTO21 Automotive Practicum Program.
2. Fellowship – Ontario-based PhD graduate or Post-doctoral Fellow (in any discipline completed within the last five years)
How to Apply Engage with OCE Business Development Manager
Application Deadline Continuous Intake
Avg. Time to Approval 4-6 weeks
Success Rates ~ 75%
Information URL http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/industry-academic-collaboration/talentedge
Notes Single or multiple internships will be considered.
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Mitacs AccelerateMitacs Accelerate – Masters/PhD/PDF Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value $15,000 for 4 months
Project Duration Minimum 4 months - scalable
Scope Solve business challenges with research expertiseAll disciplines are eligible
Eligibility Criteria 1. Partner organizations should be Canadian for-profit companies or a Canadian business location of a foreign-owned for-profit company
2. Eligible not-for-profit organizations
How to Apply Submit through local Mitacs Business Development Director
Application Deadline Rolling
Avg. Time to Approval 6 weeks
Success Rates 2014: 100% of York University applications approved
Information URL http://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate
Notes Contact either Jillian Hatnean at [email protected] Christine Macdonald at [email protected]
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Mitacs – PhD FellowshipMitacs Accelerate – PhD Fellowship Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value $90,000 over three years
Project Duration 3 years
Scope Solve business challenges with research expertiseAll disciplines are eligible
Eligibility Criteria 1. Partner organizations should be Canadian for-profit companies or a Canadian business location of a foreign-owned for-profit company
2. Eligible not-for-profit organizations
How to Apply Submit through local Mitacs Business Development Director
Application Deadline Competitive Call: Spring 2016
Avg. Time to Approval 10 weeks
Success Rates 2014: 100% of York University applications approved
Information URL http://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate
Notes Contact either Jillian Hatnean at [email protected] Christine Macdonald at [email protected]
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Mitacs – ElevateMitacs Elevate – PDF Fellowship Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value $110,000 over 2 years
Project Duration 2 years
Scope Solve business challenges with research expertiseAll disciplines are eligible
Eligibility Criteria 1. Partner organizations should be Canadian for-profit companies or a Canadian business location of a foreign-owned for-profit company
2. Eligible not-for-profit organizations
How to Apply Submit online (local Mitacs Business Development Director can assist)
Application Deadline Competitive Call: September 2015, Spring 2016
Avg. Time to Approval 10 weeks
Success Rates 2014: 100% of York University applications approved Spring 2015: 50% of York University applications approved
Information URL http://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/elevate
Notes Contact either Jillian Hatnean at [email protected] Christine Macdonald at [email protected]
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Industrial Research Assistance ProgramJoint NRC-IRAP & OCE-VIP Collaboration Funding Year: April 1 – March 31
Value Up to $20K of NRC-IRAP support to be used for non-academic effort. OCE-VIP will contribute up to $20K towards academic effort. IRAP pays up to 80% of internal salary costs and 50% of external industrial contractors.
Project Duration Up to 1 Year
Scope Technical service addressing a well-defined problem to accelerate a firm’s commercialization efforts around an innovative product, process or service
Eligibility Criteria Incorporated growth oriented SME (500 employees or less)
How to Apply SME contacts their IRAP ITA or 1-877-994-4727 to have an ITA assigned to the SME to review opportunity and proposal development.
Application Deadline Continuous Intake
Avg. Time to Approval 15 business days upon receipt of complete Client proposal
Success Rates Success Rates very high
Information URL www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap
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Potential Partnership Path• Start with small, well-defined projects, working collaboratively, to establish relationships
• NSERC Engage $25K Government Grant with one professor
• OCE VIP Voucher with another professor• $20K from Government, matched by $5,000 from industry partner in cash; 6 – 12 month project, can add
CONNECT as well
• Upon award of NSERC Engage & OCE VIP, consider MITACS projects to deepen the collaboration and explore larger research questions
• $15K Accelerate Grants 50/50 split with industry
• $80K Cluster Grants ($44K MITACS / $36K industry)
• Moving forward, choose from Government programs such as NSERC Engage Plus or CRD, OCE VIP II Grants
• NSERC Engage Plus
• $12.5K from Government, matched by $12.5K from industry partner in cash; 6 month project
• NSERC CRD – Collaborative R&D Grants
• Small to large, single to multi-year programs; Government match – for every dollar from industry partner in cash + dollar in kind, Government provides up to $2
• OCE VIP II
• $50-75K from Government per year for 2 years, matched annually by $25-37.5K from industry partner in cash + same in kind; 1 – 2 year project
• Remember IRAP collaboration with OCE for optimizing leverage
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• Support trainee & faculty
entrepreneurship
• Develop industry partnered research:
sponsored and contract
• Source research funding programs
• Mine, assess, & commercialize
intellectual assets
• Review & negotiate all agreements &
contracts
Agreements (Business & Research)
Commercialization
Entrepreneurship & Start-up
AcceleratorIndustry Liaison
VentureLab MaRS Innovation
Industry
Innovation York
Indu
stry
Connecting Industry to York University
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Contacts
For further information, or to discuss your collaborative research needs, contact
Cheryl Giblon416-736-5753
Industry Liaison ManagerInnovation YorkYork University