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“The MSTRI Solved” A MSTRI Technical Program Introduction Ray Lemieux, MSTRI Director

“The MSTRI Solved” A MSTRI Technical Program Introduction Ray Lemieux, MSTRI Director 2008 Alberta Nanotech Showcase Thursday November 20, 2008 Blue Session – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Mandate.

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“The MSTRI Solved” A MSTRI Technical Program Introduction Ray Lemieux, MSTRI Director

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  1. “The MSTRI Solved” A MSTRI Technical Program Introduction Ray Lemieux, MSTRI Director 2008 Alberta Nanotech Showcase Thursday November 20, 2008 Blue Session – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

  2. Mandate • An economic development initiative mandated to capture early stage commercial opportunities generated by regional strengths in microsystems and nanotechnology. • Works with Alberta researchers in industry and academia to foster the development of innovative “small” prototype concepts where the anticipated outcomes offer a potential for crystallizing commercial opportunities. • MSTRI is a critical component within the Alberta NanoStrategy.

  3. History • Founded in 2000 through the vision and collaboration between provincial/federal governments, industry and the University of Alberta. • Phase I - $1.17M from AB, AE&T and WD under the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA). • Phase II – $3.0M Renewed funding from the Province of Alberta through AB, AE&T and the Innovation Program – Unleashing Innovation Stream with matching funding from WD through WEPA. • Phase III - $8.175M from the Province of Alberta through NanoAlberta.

  4. Funding

  5. Management Principal – Dr. David Lynch, Dean-Engineering (UA) Advisory Board Chair - Dr. Steven Dew, Associate Dean Engineering (UA) Advisory Board - Representatives from sponsoring organizations, academia (UA/UC), national research institutions (NINT/NRC-IRAP) and Alberta’s microsystem industry. Director - Ray Lemieux, P.Eng.

  6. Objectives • Identify and support MNT prototyping in support of early stage technology commercialization. • Assist the development of new high tech business leaders who are passionate at spawning a new technology-driven businesses. • Elevate the awareness of MNT technical and commercialization opportunities within Alberta. • Ensure activities and outcomes contribute to the future success of the Alberta NanoStrategy. • Encourage the use of Alberta’s MNT infrastructure investments.

  7. Programs Technical – Provides early-stage prototype development funding for: concept validation; pre-product development verification; and MNT packaging. Entrepreneurship – Encourages advanced technical degree graduates to pursue an entrepreneurial approach for pursuing the commercialization of their MNT-based product concept. Ecosystem Development – Conducts activities to enhance interaction and collaboration within the MNT community and existing businesses to generate a winning business attitude within Alberta’s developing MNT industrial sector.

  8. Expenditures

  9. Technical Program Project Requirements Participants: Academic/institutional researchers (1), university spin-off companies (2), university/industry collaborations (3) or industry (4). Work Scope: To involve some degree of MNT design and/orfabrication. Intellectual Property: Create new or strengthen (technically) existing intellectual property. Commercial Horizon: High probability of remaining in Canada.

  10. Resource Classification Inventory Type Academic Research Outcomes Product Concepts Nurturing ($60,000) 1 MSTRI Project Portfolio 2 Performance Metrics Development ($100,000) 3 4 Industry Technical Program

  11. Technical Program • Performance Metrics • HQP Development • Patent Prosecutions Assisted – Technically • Prototypes Developed • Funding Leverage – Cash, DPC and In-Kind • Viable Start-up Companies Supported • Project Outcomes Resulting in Technology to Market

  12. Process Interval Type Fast Track Detailed Budget 1 2 MPEC Review Detailed Budget MSTRI Proposal MPEC Review MRC EI 3 • MSTRI Evaluators • Micro/Nano Fabrication • Application Assessment • Business Review MSTRI Project 4 Pre-Approval Rejected No Program Fit Resubmission Recommendation Rejected MPEC – MSRTI Proposal Evaluation Committee MRC – MSTRI Research Contractor

  13. Summary • Innovative Technology Transfer • Pseudo independent entity operates from the UA to fulfill the expectations of its funding sponsors. • University in-kind contributions optimize funding allocations. • Conducts activities over the complete academic to industry spectrum. • Hands-off approach relating to intellectual property ownership. • Research and commercialization concerns addressed during funding approval. • Applies a rigorous value-added proposal evaluation process. • Governance ensures interests of all stakeholders are represented. • Enhances industry access to Alberta’s MNT research infrastructure.

  14. Acknowledgements • MSTRI wishes to thank: • Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology – NanoAlberta • Western Economic Diversification • University of Alberta • University of Alberta - Faculty of Engineering • MSTRI Advisory Board Members - Past and Current • Alberta’s MNT Community • For their continued support of the MSTRI initiative.

  15. MicroSystems Technology Research Initiative For More Information Contact: Ray Lemieux – Director Tele: 780 492 6102 Email: rlemieux@ualberta.ca Office: Room 5-111 NINT Building, University of Alberta Campus MSTRI Program Information: www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mstri

  16. Current Funding Opportunities • MSTRI Technical Program – Phase II Interval 5: Expression of Interest Deadline: November 30, 2008 • Process: On-Line Submission Visit: www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mstri • MSTRI Entrepreneurship Program – Process: Open Application • Learn More: Presentation • Alberta Nanotech Showcase • Friday, November 21, 2008 • Blue Session: 10:30 to Noon

  17. Employment Opportunities • Associate Director • Project Administrator • Recruiting Information Available on MSTRI Web Site • www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mstri • Competitions to be Announced ASAP

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