Technology on the Move: Federal Laboratories are Open for Business Morna Paterson Federal Partners in Technology Transfer October 2004

S&T for the New Century Transfer of knowledge and technology is an explicit objective of federal S&T SBDAs will develop strategies for promoting partnerships and collaborations with industry and academia SBDAs will take measures to improve access to their facilities SBDAs will share scientific information and data with other Canadian researchers

Federal Partners in Technology Transfer Initiative 16 science-based departments and agencies working in collaboration to enhance professional capacity in technology transfer (over 120 research labs / $2 billion in R&D) Our vision sees Canada as a world leader in enhancing its socio-economic condition through the commercial exploitation of publicly-funded technology.

FPTT Objectives To promote public awareness of federal technology transfer activities. To assist in the development of a government wide infrastructure and policies and programs which encourage technology transfer, particularly to smaller Canadian companies. To address horizontal issues of common concern related to technology transfer and exploitation To provide a forum to exchange model practices and to build partnerships

What FPTT Offers SMEs Technologies, business opportunities and expertise Federal lab facilities, programs and services Technology transfer information and internet resources Intellectual property management tools IP Legislation and policies

What FPTT Offers SMEs ( cont’d) Federal and provincial assistance programs Other organizations involved in technology transfer world wide Success stories Upcoming events, conferences and seminars

Factors Associated with Successful Technology Transfer High level support for technology transfer activities in both the originating and adopting organization; Strong entrepreneurial attitudes among federal personnel; Technology transfer champions in both organizations; Technology to be transferred could be adopted/utilized incrementally;

Success Factors ( cont’d) Technology has the potential for diverse market applications; Low level of government "red ‑ tape" and bureaucratic rules; Existence of an incentive system for government scientists.

Examples of Successful Technology Transfer National Research Council Canada / Department of Justice Canada / Capital Laser Inc.. Defence R&D Canada-Valcartier / Bristol Aerospace Limited / SNC Technologies Inc. National Research Council Canada / Ionalytics Corporation / MDS Sciex Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / RMS Research Management Systems Inc. / Canadian Cattlemen’s Association / Canadian Meat Council

Policies and Acts Public Servants Inventions Act, 1973 Retention of Royalties and Fees from the Licensing of Crown-Owned IP, TB Policy 1993 Award Plan for Inventors and Innovators, TB Policy 1993 Title to IP Arising Under Crown Procurement Contracts, TB Policy 1991, revised 2000.

Conclusion – Federal Labs Are Open For Business – Let’s Make A Deal!

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