The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.
From this page, you can link to a wealth of information about CCR under the following headings:
Before you dive in, read on to find out what CCR does and if we’re the right people to help you.
What CCR does
The Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR) generates economic benefits for Canada through the successful commercialization of ideas emerging out of research by helping high-potential, innovative companies build the capacity to become sustainable global competitors.
CCR works exclusively with early-stage entrepreneurs and innovative enterprises with excellent potential. These enterprises have either developed innovations in Canadian publicly-funded research institutions or have a relationship with such an institution.
CCR helps these emerging businesses grow to the point where they can attract private investment, and ultimately become sustainable, global competitors. CCR is able to assist these young companies and their management teams in navigating the sometimes tricky business waters offering assistance and advice on issues such as management, marketing, technology (intellectual property) strategy, product development and financing.
CCR's core value is its expertise and time along with that of their partners, as well as access to a vast array of networks. CCR connects companies to the resources they need, when they need them. The team and its partners help select the most appropriate resources and create a customized solution.
Can the CCR help me?
Before reading any further try answering the following questions. They will help you decide whether the team at CCR is the right one to help you.
Is or will the company be incorporated in Canada?
Does the project involve innovation developed in a Canadian, publicly funded research institution or does the company have a formal relationship with the institution or will it set one up as part of its commercialization plan?
Does the company have a credible business plan or equivalent, including a statement of needs?
Does or will the company have the capacity to proceed with the envisioned project and contribute to costs?
Is the company's offering unique and proprietary technology with defendable intellectual property and/or a high barrier to competition?
Is there a large national or international addressable market?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, we'd love to talk to you. Click on one of the links below to find out more about what CCR can offer and our model for interacting with clients.
The Centre for Commercialization of Research is supported by the federal government through a Networks of Centres of Excellence program.
A WEB OF PARTNERSHIP
By helping companies to secure the support and resources they need, when they need them, from the most appropriate sources, OCE closes gaps in the commercialization cycle and helps startups grow into global competitors that attract private capital.
This approach is made possible through a growing web of partnerships with research, commercialization and business organizations, including the Accelerator Centre for Commercialization Excellence in Waterloo, MaRS Innovation, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), and IBM Canada's Centre for Research in Adaptive Systems.
CCR is also expanding its international partnerships to tap into worldwide knowledge and talent, and to open up foreign market opportunities for products based on Canadian technologies. A key partnership in this area is with International Science and Technology Partnerships (ISTP) Canada.
"The Centre for Commercialization of
Research, the University of Waterloo and the
Accelerator Centre together formed The
Accelerator for Commercialization
Excellence (ACE) to create a one-stop shop
access to technology transfer, business
development and incubation services for
start-up companies. Working as a single
entity streamlines the commercialization
process for researchers, entrepreneurs,
funders and industry partners in Waterloo.
This enabling force allows new technologies
to move to market faster, better, and with
fewer hurdles, transforming innovation into
viable commercial enterprises."
Tim Ellis, COO, The Accelerator Centre
"Active involvement in eSight by OCE has
helped our company advance in so many
ways. Commercialized research from the
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is
fundamental to the architecture of our low
vision product, and the CCR was instrumental
in making this possible."
Rob Hilkes, President, eSight
"CCR connected us with a strategic advisor
with expert knowledge in the areas we
needed. CCR's introduction has been a key
ingredient in CrossChasm's growth and
success to date."
Matthew Stevens, CEO, CrossChasm Technologies
"The Investment and Commercialization Group at OCRI works with high-potential start-ups and emerging companies across ICT, cleantech and life science to accelerate commercialization and facilitate investment to turn these companies into global successes. Our relationship with CCR has enhanced our capabilities to achieve on these results, leveraging more than $1 million in direct investment into a select number of our high potential portfolio companies. The results have translated into further investment among angels and venture capital, increased sales in global markets and acquisition of key talent to drive results."
Michelle Scarborough, Vice President,
Investment and Commercialization,
Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
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