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Global Connections for Canadian InnovatorsLiaisons internationales pours les innovateurs canadiens
Progress in Building Canada-China S&T Partnerships
Stacy ChewCountry Manager
November 13, 2009Université de Montréal
International S&T Partnership Program
$20 Million Program of Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to foster international S&T partnerships
Target Countries: India, China, Brazil and Israel
Israel component delivered by existing Canada-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (CIIRDF) since 1994
ISTPCanada, established in January 2007, was selected through open proposal process, with funding available April, 2007, to deliver India, China and Brazil components
ISTPCanada Overview Mandate – to promote and facilitate international R&D
partnerships involving Canadian companies and research organizations
Primary Activity - Implementing the funded program components of bilateral S&T agreements
Working with counterpart implementing organizations in partner countries – MOST in China and GITA in India
Principles – scientific and technological excellence, shared benefits, economic returns to both countries, symmetry, protection of IP, respect of local laws
Internal Partnerships Provincial Governments
Federal Science-based Departments and Agencies• Industrial Research Assistance Program
• Western Economic Diversification
Other Agencies• Ontario Centres of Excellence
And discussion in progress with many more potential partners
The Approach ISTPCanada and Partner Country will prepare a synchronized
application process;
Common calls for proposals will be issued and harmony in the timing of the approval process will be sought; and
Final authority for funding rests with the individual organizations but a Yes/Yes decision is required before proceeding.
Supported activities:• Collaborative R&D projects• Partnership Development Activities
Collaborative R&D Projects - Criteria At least a company in Canadian team
Scientific merits and degree of innovation inherent in the product/service developed
Business opportunity and capacity for commercial success
Capacity of participants to manage and conduct the project, including commercialization thus leading to clear benefits to both countries
Collaborative R&D Projects Max. funding: $600,000 per project, or up to 50%, of
Canadian R&D cost
Non-government funding minimum of 25%
R&D teams in partner countries to be funded by their governments
Up to 3-year project duration
Partnership Development Activities Build for the future
Funding bilateral and/or multilateral activities
Explore forms of international partnerships and areas of focus
Arrive at visionary R&D projects
Promote Canadian comparative advantages
Establish Canada as a world hub for international partnership in related areas
Partnership Development Activities Proactive and reactive approaches
Up to $25,000, or 50%, of Canadian activity cost
Overseas teams in partner countries to be funded by their governments:
- China: State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs
Progress in Joint Activities
R&D
Partnership Development Activities• 12 completed or approved (3 in Agriculture), 14 under
evaluation (2009)• Pro-active technology match-making
• ICT mission to Jinan and Chongqing• Agriculture tri-lateral initiative
EOIs FPs Funded2007 135 47 82008 170 38 62009 183 83 tbd
Key Observations An amazing, promising start (26 projects and PDAs), 500
responses involving over 2500 researchers in both Canada and China;
S&T cooperation will become a cornerstone to Canada’s bi-lateral relations;
Support across Canada;
Engagement of the immigrant communities;
Canada and partner countries: each other’s strategic partners
ISTPCanada Contacts
Stacy Chew
Country Manager for China
Office: (613) 729-3069 x 223
Cell: (613) 863-3069
ISTPCanada
371A Richmond Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2A 0E7
www.istpcanada.ca