THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROCESS WORKSHOP Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre Sault Ste. Marie January...

THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROCESS

WORKSHOP

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation CentreSault Ste. MarieJanuary 14, 2009

Ray Hoemsen, P. Eng.Director, Applied Research & Commercialization

Red River College

Technology Transfer Process Workshop © 2009 SSMIC- 1

Objectives

Access to new technologies in academic labs Access to resources (facilities, programs,

services) Sustainable infrastructure and opportunities

presented by research clusters College focus Commercialization versus Diffusion

95% of the world’s innovations are developed outside of Canada, and available to be adapted and adopted by Canadian organizations

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Red River College & AR&C

MB’s 2nd largest post-secondary institution Comprehensive college - ~110 programs Serve 11,500 FT & 19,500 PT learners

annually $131 Million annual budget (08/09) 1,100 employees ~600 faculty (not including CD+E) AR&C infrastructure established AR&C activities growing steadily


RRC: Applied Research Framework

CFI and Federal Indirect Costs Program eligible NSERC = Tri-Council acceptance

SSHRC and CIHR eligibility also Intellectual Property Policy

Mandatory disclosure, institutional ownership, equitable sharing of returns

Canada Council on Animal Care Good Animal Practise (GAP) Certificate – teaching focus

Research Ethics Board Learner and Instructor focus

Involvement AND Benefit Community Relevance Applied Research & Commercialization (AR&C) is lead unit


Applied Research at RRC *

’03-04 FY - ~$50,000 SSARF

’04-’05 FY - ~$150,000 NSERC LAMP

’05-’06 FY - ~$300,000 HHICE MCI Prototype (EPA ’07)


’06-’07 FY - $650,000 Manitoba Hydro H2FC Bus

’07-’08 FY - $400,000 MTS Allstream WD – HETC ($2.4 M)

’08-’09 FY - $300,000 (YTD) MB STEM EDI - PHEV NRC-IRAP SI Cluster

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*Does not include WD support for AR&C establishment, nor pre-existing relationships (such as the Lawson Foundation)

Access to Academic Technology


RD&C in Colleges

150 colleges in 900 communities @ various stages CFI–eligible = 64 (ACCC members) - $26M to 29 colleges NSERC–eligible = 35 (plus ~15 are “W.I.P.”) - $3M to 8 colleges IP Policy – usually institution-owned

Characteristics Want to add value – not necessarily new IP Faculty-led, student-performed (often)

Faculty release is a challenge/hurdle Industry linkages and community relevance

Benefit to faculty, students and community APPLYING KNOWLEDGE, DELIVERING RESULTS

Technology DIFFUSION vs Commercialization “University” metrics ≠ “College metrics


College Role in RD&C


ACCC: College IP Survey (2007 – 54 respondents)

Generally, disclosure is mandatory (except in Quebec) Usually, IP developed by individuals employed by the College

belongs to the College unless an IP agreement is negotiated between the funders, and/or partners or faculty/staff For Quebec CTTs (35), 90% of IP ownership belongs to the

industry partner Only 4 institutions indicated IP Policy tied to collective

bargaining Revenue sharing varies depending on contributing parties,

ranging from 50/50 to 75/25 in favor of the individual or negotiable

In student projects, informed consent, etc., require the development of protocols

Important to seek assistance from peers/mechanisms such as local/regional networks


College Expectations

Opportunity to add value Meaningful engagement Prototyping, testing, certification, etc.

Faculty participation & support Student participation & support Partner relationship – more than contract

R&D Access to appropriate information

Ability to use results for research & education While respecting proprietary and confidential data


Role of the ARO/TLO/TTO

“Match-maker”, facilitator, negotiator Experienced in the academic-industry interface Access

HQP Ideas Specialized capabilities and resources Network Resources

Familiar with IP and IP-issues Clear ownership and global costs are a challenge


Enhancing Technology Access

Staff exchange (even short term) Intern cross-training and mentoring Joint development projects

“capstone” project ideas adapting local technology for off-shore

Leverage existing relationships (PEOPLE) Access institutional networks Link with research parks and incubators Discuss potential opportunities early Find a common need which can be

addressed collaboratively for mutual benefit and GET STARTED!


Outputs

Faculty engagement (5 to 10%) Student engagement

Projects Co-op, work and intern placements Employment (post-graduate)

“Traditional” IP Patents, ©, , trade secrets, etc.

Knowledge/Technology diffusion and transfer Prototypes, certifications, demonstrations, reports, HQP Partnerships (= agreements)

New or improved products, processes & technologies


The first patent?

Motor Coach Industries: 2007 USA EPA

Evolved from NSERC LAMP pilot project Engine/transmission system design/integration to meet 2007 US EPA emissions requirements Six months from idea to prototype (including legal approvals – from US parent) Five students, three instructors ONLY three months to actually do the work Met/exceeded all test requirements of all prototypes “The nature of the outcome is a new model that

sells.” from an interview with Jim MacDonald, Director of Engineering at MCI by

Marcel D. Mongeon, Mongeon Consulting Inc.


Access to Resources


Colleges: a Distributed Resource

Over 150 colleges, polytechnics and institutes Presence in over 1,000 Canadian communities Capital inventory of over $25 billion Over 60,000 full-time & 150,000 part-time employees

Colleges train and retrain the workforce 1.5 million full- and part-time learners

Linked to industrial and technical drivers of the economy

Colleges: Applying Knowledge, Delivering Results ….. a vibrant range of activities contributing

significantly to innovation and local and regional economic development ….per NSERC


Colleges: a Local Resource

Specialized facilities and expertise Highly Qualified Personnel

Faculty Students Staff

Customized training and services Colleges and government agencies can play a

significant role in assisting industry Colleges are in various stages of development


NSERC Program Access Opportunities

College and Community Innovation Program Intellectual Property Mobilization Program Idea to Innovation As a co-applicant with university professors

Research Partnership Programs Collaborative Health Research Projects Special Research Opportunity Grants

As an Adjunct Professor Leverage

Participation in collaborative projects


Colleges and NSERC Programs

Idea to Innovation (I2I) Phase 1 – Proof-of-Concept

Advance promising scientific results or technologies to attract early stage investment and/or build the IP

Phase II – Technology Enhancement Provide scientific or engineering evidence establishing the

technical feasibility and market definition of the technology, process or product working with early stage investor or company

College & Community Innovation Program Increase college capacity to support local innovation

Colleges working with businesses and industries Students trained in innovation activities Local companies adopting new technologies, launching

new and improved products and processes


SR&ED: Canada’s $4B Innovation Program

Incentive is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency Technological advancement

Incremental (relative) to the firm New knowledge/IP – patents, industrial designs, copyrights, trade secrets Material evaluation Product or process development

Technological uncertainty Risk must exist, failure is acceptable (the ultimate risk) Can be experimental in nature

Technical content Have a hypothesis or plan – not trial-and-error Highly qualified personnel (including students) – education and/or

experience Contemporaneous documentation

“Shop Floor” SR&ED is OK


SR&ED Indicators

Projects with NRC-IRAP support 3rd party projects, eg. with academic institutions Patents and other intellectual property Technical log and laboratory notebooks

Test request system High scrap rates Recurring manufacturing or customer problems,

issues and service requests New product or process

Watch “LEAN” initiatives


Research-Technology-Commercialization

Applied Research: www.KnowledgeNet.ca Canadian Technology: http://ctn-rct.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ Commercialization Network: www.acctcanada.ca Colleges: www.accc.ca Federal Labs: http://www.fptt-pftt.gc.ca/ I-CAN (Innoventures Canada): http://www.i-can.ca/membership.htm Industry Assistance: http://irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ Manitoba Research Infrastructure:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/ctt/invest/busfacts/r_d/index.html NRC Institutes: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/institutes/index_e.html NSERC Awards: www.nserc.gc.ca/programs/result/database.htm Research and Technology: www.flintbox.ca Research Tax Incentives: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/taxcredit/sred/ Universities: www.aucc.ca


ATEC: Advanced Transportation & Energy

Chapter Five of 2007 Federal Budget: “The College and Community Innovation Program (CCIP) is a pilot project administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada that supports research collaborations between firms and colleges. To date, the program has supported six such collaborations. For example, the program enabled a joint project between Manitoba’s Red River College and a leading motor coach manufacturer to integrate a modified heavy-duty diesel engine into an existing vehicle in order to meet reduced emission requirements.” (http://www.budget.gc.ca/2007/bp/bpc5de.html#innovation


Sustainable Infrastructure & Opportunities presented by Research Clusters


Red River College: at a Glance

MB’s 2nd largest post-secondary institution Comprehensive college with ~110 programs

Multiple campuses across Winnipeg/Manitoba Serve 11,000 FT and 19,500 PT learners annually

53% female (not including apprenticeship, of full-time learners)

1,100 employees (full-time equivalent) ~600 faculty (without Continuing + Distance Education)

$131 Million annual budget (08/09) CARSI is Manitoba’s first dedicated college

research facility applied research and technology development


CARSI Facility Overview

Objective is to conduct innovative and improved applied research that leads to the development of innovative and emerging sustainable infrastructure technologies in construction materials systems

Applied research themes Advanced Composite Materials Asphalt Concrete Systems Building Envelope Systems Large Light-Frame Wooden Structures

10,000 sf dedicated facility - $2M capital investment CFI and MRIF contributions of ~$550,000 each Homenko Builders – major industrial partner RRC Schools of Construction and Engineering Technologies

and Transportation, Aviation and Manufacturing


CARSI and Manitoba Hydro

DownTown Office Project (DTOP) Curtain Wall Prototype and Demonstration

Utilize removable wall section of the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI)

Curtain wall testing “Living Lab” (mock-up office module)

Applied Research & Technology Development http://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/downtown


CARSI and Manitoba Hydro

Installation of double curtain wall system (with operable windows) to evaluate Thermal performance and potential problems Light efficacy and quality (both natural and artificial light)

Installation/testing of raised computer/HVAC floor Evaluation of furniture system and materials in conditions which simulate

orientation/ effects of natural light Acoustic testing Determined

Thermal properties Air infiltration characteristics Air pressure build-up and bracing to secure operable windows Optimum spacing of T-5 lighting Fan coil installation methodology

Demonstrated dimensions and interior characteristics of a full-size office bay “When you enter into an R&D project a multitude of other benefits

arise. The CARSI DTOP mock up has been invaluable in making a number of multi-million dollar decisions.” – Tom Akerstream, Manitoba Hydro


CFI: CARSI Results & Impact

Greater opportunities for faculty, staff and students Supports the polytechnic model of education Projects with SMEs and regional organizations, eg.

City of Winnipeg (recycled rubber for asphalt walkway demonstration) Manitoba Hydro (DownTown Office Project) Misipawistik Cree Nation (sustainable greenhouse) NorthAir Technology (basement/crawl space moisture removal) SMT Research (Letter of Agreement, moisture sensors)

NRC-IRAP Member Contribution Agreement Relationships (new or enhanced) with Academic Institutions

ACC, BCIT, SAIT Polytechnic, NAIT, SIAST, UM, UW, Kobe University, etc. Catalyst for growth in applied research

Neubrex (of Japan) Neubrescope instrument (for non-destructive structural testing in civil infrastructure and aerospace) applications

Manitoba Bio-Products Strategy (development and involvement) ISIS Canada (structural health monitoring and civionics) Advanced Transportation & Energy Centre NSERC Community and College Innovation Proposal ($3.85M)


SI Cluster: NRC-IRAP Network Member

Initial approach after CARSI Grand Opening (200+ attended) Support, enhance and expand the sustainable

infrastructure cluster, particularly in Manitoba Build capacity to enhance CARSI programs and services Benefit technology-based SMEs in the sustainable

infrastructure sector through SME involvement in the research, development, commercialization and application of sustainable infrastructure, especially in the construction and related heavy equipment and transportation sectors

A network capable of generating new opportunities and identifying, incorporating and/or developing new materials, technologies, techniques, products and processes NRC Institute for Research in Construction & Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research Canadian Construction Materials Centre (Ottawa)


SI Cluster: Objectives

Support, enhance and expand the sustainable infrastructure cluster, particularly in Manitoba

Build capacity within the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI) to enhance its programs and services

Benefit technology-based SMEs in the sustainable infrastructure sector

Assist in meeting a key requirement of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) that 90% of CARSI be dedicated and used for research and related activities


SI Cluster: Expected Outcomes

SME involvement in the research, development, commercialization and application of sustainable infrastructure, especially in the construction and related heavy equipment and transportation sectors

A network capable of generating new opportunities and identifying, incorporating and/or developing new materials, technologies, techniques, products and processes


SI Cluster: Metrics & Measures

New contacts and relationships/networks New business opportunities Introductions of new and/or improved materials,

technologies, techniques, products and processes Relevant applied research projects carried out by

CARSI RRC instructor and student involvement in CARSI-

related applied research projects Jobs created or retained Expansion of sales and exports


SI Cluster: Community Survey

100 Manitoba-based organizations in the Sustainable Infrastructure Sector contacted (July/August 2008), 30 responded

Building Envelope Technology and Materials Service Life Extension Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency – Net Zero

Confirmation of direction for CARSI Results integrated into NSERC CCI and CFI LEF

and NIF proposals Now focussing on contact with municipalities


SI Cluster: R&T Development

NSERC College and Community Innovation Program 32 Letters of Intent received, 14 invited to submit

proposals 8 proposals each to be awarded $2.3M (over five years) Sustainable Infrastructure Technology Research Group

Theme Areas Building Performance/Structural Health Monitoring Green Building/Net or Near-Zero Building Research

$3.85M total value $1.05M from industry and $0.5M from RRC

CFI Leading Edge Fund – CARSI - $1,902,995 Expanded capability, will enhance CCI activity CFI New Initiatives Fund – ATEC - $6,095,165 Complementary to CARSI- sustainable transportation


SI Cluster: Community Interaction Model


CI Cluster: Applied Research Projects

Completed/In Progress MB Hydro: Downtown Office Project curtain wall evaluation and living lab Neubrex: NBX-6040 research demonstration NorthAir Tech: crawlspace humidity removal system capacity testing SMT Research:

environmental testing of sensors fabrication/calibration of moisture sensors for use with ISIS on Canadian heritage

buildings

Potential/In Discussion Misipawistik Cree Nation: sustainable greenhouse design & operator

training Province of Manitoba: VANOC Manitoba Pavilion prototype SAIT (with BCIT): green building (residential) research Solar Solutions: heat recovery system validation University of Winnipeg Centre for Transportation Studies: PHEV V2G testing Vector Construction/ISIS Canada: post-tension beam testing


NorthAir Tech Testing

Crawlspace moisture removal system development Experimental model trialed in basement of Building AR&C provided input to business planning process AR&C observed off-site testing, led by Unies Consulting

Engineers, in NorthAIr Tech’s premises CARSI environmental chambers used to evaluate

capacity CARSI used by NorthAir Tech for client demonstrations Now prototyping basement floor system NRC-IRAP support for NorthAir Tech

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Sustainable Greenhouse for Northern Climates

Misipawistik Cree Nation in Grand Rapids Vegetable greenhouse with operating parameters

adjusted to meet local climatic conditions Pilot project to promote employment Northern Healthy Food Initiative

Community-based Red River College’s role Greenhouse operator training Evaluate climatic data and materials suitable for building

construction Partnership potential

Greenhouse design and materials Operating experience in similar conditions


Where the Rubber Meets the RoadBishop Grandin Boulevard Demonstration Project by City of Winnipeg


Neubrescope NBX-6040

Only commercially available cm-order Brillouin distributed strain and temperature sensing system using optical fibre for Structural Health Monitoring High measurement accuracy and high spatial resolution Accurate, reliable measurements over long distances (20 km)

Applications Piping , pipelines, and pressure vessels Civil infrastructure such as dams, bridges and buildings Aerospace – CFRP deformation detection and quality control

Possible projects Vector Construction – post-tension beams ISIS Canada – hydro dam or bridge deck monitoring

www.neubrex.com


SI Cluster Accomplishments (selected)

Established Resource Centre (within RRC Library & CARSI) Raised awareness and received positive feedback (survey of 100) Sustainable Infrastructure Cluster initiation (“pay-as-you-go” for now) City of Winnipeg recycled rubber asphalt pavement demonstration

following CARSI workshop with ON and AB speakers Invited NSERC CCI proposal ($3.85M) – strong local support, including

$1.05M industry & $0.5M RRC contributions Acquisition (one year loan) of Neubrescope NBX-6040 and 1.5 day

training seminar for potential users in the community BCIT, NRC-IRC, SAIT Polytechnic & SIAST – interested in collaboration Prairie Cleantech Consortium for COPENMIND SME projects (Neubrex, NorthAir Tech, SMT Research) ISIS Canada SHM Network opportunity Invitation to speak at CFI Board’s Community Dinner (2008 11 17)


SI Cluster: CFI/MRIF, NRC-IRAP & NSERC

CFI/MRIF: provides CARSI research infrastructure NRC-IRAP: supports cluster development, CARSI the

cornerstone NSERC : will help to build capacity


Thank You!

Ray Hoemsen, M.Sc., P. Eng.Director, Applied Research & Commercialization

Red River College

(204) [email protected]

www.rrc.mb.ca/appliedresearch

AR&[email protected]

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE, DELIVERING RESULTS

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