Canadian Innovation Programme canadien Commercialization pour la commercialisation

Canadian Innovation Programme canadien Commercialization pour la commercialisation Program des innovations To Kickstart Innovation Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) Encourager l'innovation Bureau des petites et moyennes entreprises (BPME)

Overview Context Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information 1

2 Context Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information • Current government programs to support innovation focus on: Early research and development Loans / financing • Budget 2010: The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) was created to help Canadian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), bridge the “Pre-commercialization Gap” Enterprises often experience difficulties moving innovations from laboratories to the marketplace These challenges are particularly critical to SMEs Government recognizes SMEs are the engine of the Canadian economy

Objectives Context 3 Assisting in bridging the “Pre-commercialization Gap” Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations CICP Will Support Innovation in Canada By Providing real-world evaluations of precommercial goods and services Supporting Canadian Businesses

Approach Context Objectives Over a two-year period, the government will procure pre-commercial innovations to be tested by federal departments Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information These innovations will focus on four priority areas: 4

5 Calls for Proposals Context Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information • Calls for Proposals (CFP) will be posted on MERXTM • Additional information available on buyandsell. gc. ca/innovation • CFP will include mandatory and point-rated criteria • Proposals must: Be valued at $500 K or less (GST/HST and shipping extra) Not have been sold commercially Be provided by Canadian bidders Include 80% Canadian content

6 Process Start Call for Proposal Context Objectives Approach Once match department is found Test Plan is carried out and feedback is provided Product/ Service Testing Proposals are submitted through the online submission service as outlined in the CFP NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information PWGSC will work with successful suppliers to identify test department Innovation Selection Committee (ISC) Matching to Government Departments PWGSC will send notification letters to suppliers outlining results Final Ranking of Proposals Top scoring innovations are reviewed by the ISC

Outreach Context The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) will host and participate in events across the country Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information These events will: 7

8 Benefits of CICP Context Find innovations not yet available in the marketplace to address specific departmental challenges and needs and increase efficiency. Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information Federal government departments will have the opportunity to: Test, use and assess the latest Canadian innovations. Meet face to face with innovative suppliers of goods and services. Promote innovation and support the development of Canadian businesses.

9 Benefits of CICP Context Businesses will have the opportunity to Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information Connect with potential clients in federal government departments and showcase innovations Sell pre-commercial innovations to the Government of Canada through a competitive procurement process Receive feedback on tested innovations in an operational setting Be better prepared to enter the marketplace with the knowledge obtained through participation in this program Businesses will also gain valuable knowledge on how to sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada and learn about bidding opportunities.

CICP Contact Information Context Objectives Approach Calls for Proposals Process Outreach Benefits of the CICP Contact Information Public General E-mail Innovation@pwgsc. gc. ca Program Website www. buyandsell. gc. ca/in novation 10