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Applied Research and innovation : A Step Closer to the Future
Brian vanOosten, BA, MHI, CPHIMS-CA
Digital Health Product Specialist, MEDIC, Mohawk College
Ray Hoemsen, FEC, P. Eng.
Executive Director, Applied Research & Innovation, Red River College
Marc Nantel, PhD
Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, Niagara College
World Congress
October 8 – 10, 2018 – Melbourne, Australia
Providing
innovative
solutions to key
industry sectors
through applied
research and
knowledge transfer,
in partnership with
Niagara College
faculty and students.
Leadership role in revitalizing the
regional economy
▪ SMEs (small and medium-sized
businesses) make up more than 90
per cent of Canada’s businesses
Enhance productivity and increase the
competitiveness of our local SMEs
Support the creation of new jobs
through the success of collaborative
applied research initiatives
Applied Research Goals
Industry engagement model
3 Areas of Specialization
Walker Advanced
Manufacturing
Innovation Centre
Digital Media &
Web Solutions
Agriculture &
Environmental
Technologies
Innovation Centre
Canadian Food
& Wine Institute
Innovation Centre
Business &
Commercialization
Solutions
Commercialization Solutions
Technology & Commercialization
Technology applied research and services
▪ Engineering design & process improvement
▪ Proof of concept & prototyping
▪ Technology development & product testing
▪ Digital technology & environmental assessment
Commercialization applied research and services
▪ Market research & intelligence
▪ Industry & competitive analysis
▪ Marketing & communication strategies
▪ Web content/applications & client project lists
3 Means of Industry Engagement
TECHNICAL
SERVICES
APPLIED RESEARCH
PROJECTCOURSE-BASED
PROJECT
2015-16
2017-18
#7 Research College in Canada
Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre
Advanced Manufacturing
- The use of digital
technologies in manufacturing
- Focus primarily on 3D:
- Additive Manufacturing
- Reality Capture
- Mechanical Design
- Physical Simulations
- Process Improvement
Powder Metallurgy
3D Printing (SLS)
Laser Sintering
3D Printing (Multi Material)
3D Scanning/CMM
3D Simulation
3D Printing (Short Runs)
Plant Layout/Efficiency
Lean Manufacturing
Renewable EnergiesReverse Engineering
CAD/CAM
Machining
Metrology
Robotics
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Tooling Development
Process Optimization
Forming, Casting
Polymer Processing
Injection Molding
Southern Ontario
Network for
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation (SONAMI)
2015-2018
SONAMI
2018-…
Providing innovative solutions to business and key industry sectors through applied
research in partnership with Niagara College faculty and students.
For more information or if you have a project lead contact:
Elizabeth Best, Business Development Coordinator
For more information visit: ncinnovation.ca
SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
Canadian Applied Research EcoSystem (since 2000)
• Significant growth in Tri-Council-eligible colleges, polytechnics & institutes – NSERC eligibility
has been the first stepping stone for most/all institutions
• NSERC has championed applied research in the colleges
• “One-hour drive” point-of-view
• Funding has grown over the years, but had plateaued (until FY 18); resulting in fewer competitions
• But still funding-driven limitations & gaps
• “Overlaps” – Research Discipline & Sector Served
• Research Support Fund
• Consultation & cooperation is the norm – many moving parts
• More consistent messaging amongst like-minded organizations (e.g. ACCC/CICan & PC)
• Much capacity has been built
• Faculty participation is still a challenge
• Demand is increasing
• Intellectual Property (thankfully!!) is not an impediment
• Growth has led to national rankings (both good & bad)
• Patience & Persistence Pays
Evolution of Applied Research @ RRC
Pre-2000: Unstructured
2000-2004: Building the Foundation
2005-2008: Emerging
2008-2012: Growing
Post-2012: Comprehensive
Research Partnerships & Innovation: Quick Facts
• CORE Activities
• Contracts, Grant & Intellectual Property Management
• Outreach
• Research & Partnership Development
• Engagement
• Community-relevant focus: more than natural sciences & engineering
• Student & instructor engagement is essential
• Steady growth in research investment: ~$6 million p.a. (all sources, not including research infrastructure)
• Over $80M invested/awarded for research infrastructure
• Six Research Centres, two Technology Access Centres, two Research Chairs & five Research Professionals
• Commercial rights freely granted for economic development benefit
• IP is NOT an impediment!
• INNOVATION IMPACTS ROI™
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Research Management
Engagement
Outreach
Research &
Partnership Development
Contract,
Grant & IP Management
Alignment to Institutional Strategic Research Plan
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Research Enterprise: Leverage/ROI (FY04 to FY17, inclusive)
8.5%
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RESEARCH LEVERAGE
RRC Base $$ Operating Capital
Endowment In-Kind
RESEARCH ENTERPRISE SUPPORT TOTALS %
Approved Base Budget (AR&C/RPI) $7,225,949 8.5%
Research Awards (Operating) $21,231,266 24.8%
Research Infrastructure (Capital) $48,021,584 56.2%56.2%
Research Endowment $2,784,220 3.3%
Research In-Kind Contributions $6,198,105 7.3%
TOTALS (FY04 to FY17, inclusive)*Support actually received in FY
$85,461,124 100.0%
Recognition: Applied Research & Innovation
ALL STAR | APPLIED RESEARCH | INNOVATION | LEADERSHIP
LONG-TERM ACHIEVEMENT | PARTNERSHIP | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY
RESEARCH | SPIRIT | SUSTAINABILITY | SYNERGY | STUDENT COMPETITIONS
Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office
• Curtain Wall Prototype and Demonstration with “Living Lab” in CARSI
• “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 decisions” - Tom Akerstream, Manitoba Hydro.
• LEED Platinum & “Best Tall Building in the Americas”
• Started with a handshake, initiated by personal relationships
• NRC-IRAP NMA: sustainable infrastructure & transportation cluster
• NSERC CCI IE for SITRG (sustainable infrastructure): $4M value• Manitoba Hydro solar trough cold weather evaluation
• Manitoba Hydro air leakage building test program
• Industry leader & Manitoba each commit $1,000,000 to endow the Paul Charette-Manitoba Applied Research Chair in Sustainable Construction
• Building Envelope Technology Access Centre• Fenestration (Air, Water & Structural) Test Chamber
Red River College: WFCP Best Practices - Highlights
• Build on/leverage existing personal and/or institutional relationships.
• Build from & connect to existing applied research expertise & facilities.
• Understand that the College can’t be everything to everybody – so FOCUS.
• Ensure students & faculty are engaged in a meaningful manner.
• Respond to local/regional need and relevance.
• Support & enhance regional clusters to enable knowledge & technology transfer.
• Support Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises – they are vital to the local economy.
• Applied research & innovation supports community economic development.
• Find a common need (and mutual benefit) so you can ADD VALUE.
• Do not let Intellectual Property be an impediment!
• Share your knowledge & expertise – there is enough work to go around & success by other institutions will benefit the entire ecosystem.
Click to edit Master title styleApplied Research and Innovation: A Step Closer to
the Future
Research. Solutions. And everything in between.
IDEAWORKS Scope and size
$5.2million total
research revenue
94industry & community
partners
171new products,
processes, prototypes
249students engaged in
applied research projects
mHealth and eHealthDevelopment and Innovation Centre (MEDIC)
MEDIC Best Practices Impact
Students Mentored
600+
SMEs Engaged
150+
Toolkits Published
10+
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Case History:
ICONImmunization Connect Ontario
OntarioPopulation: ~14M(~38% of Canada)
ICON Context
ICON Context
ICON Partners
ICON Partners
ICON Outcome
ICON Outcome
ICON Outcome
ICON Outcome
ICON Impact
Public Health Adoption
31/35
Parents Engaged
320,000+
Reduced Suspensions
~50%
ICON Success Factors
Partnerships Specialized team Usability testing
MEDIC Global Impact
Click to edit Master title styleTHANK YOU
Gina FunicelliDean, Applied [email protected]
Brian vanOostenDigital Health Product [email protected]
Natalie ShearerManager, Industry and Community [email protected]
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