Supporting your International Innovation Needs

1. Supporting your International Innovation Needs Tara Scheurwater Saskatoon, Saskatchewan November 12, 2009

2. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Network of Canadian Trade Commissioners in 150 cities around the world • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

3. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Science and Technology Counselors at key posts: Japan, Germany, Britain, US, India etc. • Technology Partnering Officers (TPOs) • in US cities: • Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Angles, • New York, Minneapolis, Washington • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

4. Preparation for international markets Market potential assessment Qualified Contacts Problem Solving Services at home and abroad…

5. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Network of Canadian Trade Commissioners in 150 cities around the world • International matchmaking • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

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7. www.fgic-gfci.scitech.gc.ca

8. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Network of Canadian Trade Commissioners in 150 cities around the world • International matchmaking • Going Global – Innovation (GGI) • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

9. Supports Canadian researchers in accessing international R&D collaborative opportunities through the development of partnerships with key players in other countries/economies. Supports activities (projects) that aim to build on targeted relationships between Canadian companies and/or researchers and key players in other countries Allows for formal discussions required to initiate collaboration on future international research and development initiatives that could lead to downstream commercialization results. Going Global - Innovation

10. Canadian researchers from: Private companies, Universities Non-government research centres Preference given to groups of applicants representing various research organizations Who is eligible?

11. Up to 75% of eligible project costs can be reimbursed to successful applicants at the conclusion of the project Eligible project costs include: Travel and related costs airfare, local transportation, accommodation, meals and incidentals Other non-research costs Meeting costs (workshops and seminar expenses, hospitality) Participation at targeted exhibitions and conferences Pursuit of large scale projects (such as EU Framework) Cost sharing for the development of legal documentation Translation services Photocopies, printed materials Pursuit for the acquisition of financial investors What eligible costs are supported?

12. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Network of Canadian Trade Commissioners in 150 cities around the world • International matchmaking • Going Global – Innovation (GGI) • International Science and Technology Partnership Program (ISTPP) • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

13. The International Science & Technology Partnerships Program (ISTPP) was announced by the Government of Canada in 2005, to promote international collaborative research and development activities. The five-year, $20-million program will increase the international competitiveness and prosperity of Canada by building stronger science and technology relationships with Israel, India, China and Brazil. International Science and Technology Partnerships Program (ISTPP)

14. DFAIT has selected International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) as the delivery organization for the India, China and Brazil components of the ISTPP. ISTP Canada will: support up to 50% of the costs of approved joint research projects proposed by companies and universities/colleges and other private sector research and development institutes. conduct matchmaking activities contribute funding to projects conducted by companies through the Professional Development Activity (PDA) process. India, China, BrazilInternational Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada)www.istpcanada.ca

15. The Canada Israel Industrial Research and Development Foundation (CIIRDF) is the delivery organisation for the Israel component of the ISTPP. CIIRDF will: Promote and market the benefits of joint Canadian-Israeli R&D collaboration; Match companies in one country seeking a research partner in the other; Support projects by contributing up to 50% of the joint R&D costs. IsraelCanada Israel Industrial Research and Development Foundation (CIIRDF)www.ciirdf.ca

16. The Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP)  is a catalyst for collaborative research, development and delivery between Canada and the State of California. CCSIP will: Fund the development of new models of collaboration between Canada and California that leverage key research capabilities, address common priorities, and accelerate the delivery of research results; Launch revolutionary RD&D projects that aim to bring new products and services to market, and deliver economic and social benefits to citizens in both jurisdictions USA – CaliforniaCanada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP)www.ccsip.org

17. www.istpcanada.ca

18. Supporting your International Innovation Needs • Network of Canadian Trade Commissioners in 150 cities around the world • International matchmaking • Going Global – Innovation (GGI) • International Science and Technology Partnership Program (ISTPP) • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

19. Tara Scheurwater Regional Innovation Advisor Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service Edmonton, Alberta tara.scheurwater@international.gc.ca Tel: 780-495-4415 Fax: 780-495-4507 or Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 306-975-5315 For more information, please contact: