I-CAN Innovation School™
2014 Program
Modules 4 & 5
October 21-22, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn
Toronto Airport West
Toronto, ON
Innovation School Program Overview
Background/ Introduction
Innovation School is a concept developed by Innoventures Canada Inc. (I-CAN®). It is intended
to provide an understanding of innovation, the nature of research and technology organizations,
and the role that they play in Canada’s innovation system. It is also designed to help employees
of I-CAN members and prospective members learn about the business models and practices
that members use to carry out their business. It will do so in a more cost effective manner than
members could provide working on their own.
To date five modules have been developed:
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Module 1 Innovation System Overview,
Module 2 Program Design,
Module 3 Outcomes and Impacts, and
Module 4 Competitive Intelligence for RTO’s
Module 5 Intellectual Property Management – New Module!
For 2014 the I-CAN Innovation School will offer Modules 4 and 5 only, although if there is
enough interest, an optional “Primer on Innovation in Canada” will be offered in advance of the
regular program. Following the Innovation School there will be a Members-Only round-table
discussion of I-CAN business and project opportunities (Oct 22)
Each regular Module will include about 40 participants. The group environment is designed to
provide an opportunity for high levels of involvement and interaction. It should enable
participants in the Innovation School to develop new relationships with personnel from sister
organizations. These in turn should result in future opportunities to develop joint projects and
collaborative work. This year’s program features:
Cost:
Optional Primer:
includes lunch (Oct. 21) @ $150
Module 4:
includes lunch & dinner (Oct. 21) @ $750
Module 5:
includes breakfast & lunch (Oct. 22) @ $750
Post-School Event:
Business and Project Opportunities (Oct 22) - Only for I-CAN
Members and employees of their organizations (no charge)
Package #1:
Optional Primer and Module 4: (Oct. 21) @ $825
Package #2:
Modules 4 & 5 only: (Oct. 21-22) @ $1,250
Package #3:
Optional Primer & Modules 4 & 5: (Oct. 21-22) @ $1,325
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Program Overview:
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014
October 22, 2014
October 22, 2014
Optional:
Module 4:
Module 5:
Post-School
Event:
“Primer on
Innovation in
Canada”
“Competitive
Intelligence for
RTOs”
“Intellectual
Property
Management”
I-CAN Members’
and employees of
their organization
Round-Table
Discussion of
Business and
Project
Opportunities
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn – Toronto Airport West/Mississauga
Room – McCallion A & B
1870 Matheson Boulevard
Toronto, ON, L4W 0B3
http://www.torontoairportwestmississauga.hgi.com
Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn – Toronto Airport West/Mississauga
Accommodation costs are not included in the price.
Please make your own room reservations at the hotel before September
29, 2014 by calling 1-800-HILTONS or 905-361-6300 - referencing
reservation code VAT, Group Name INNOVATION SCHOOL 2014 or by
using the following link to make your booking online
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/Y/YYZMTGIVAT-20141020/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Registration:
Contact: Monik LaBillois-Nadeau,
1200 Montreal Road - M55, Room 249-2
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
Phone: 613-949-9688
Fax: 613-949-1569
Email: [email protected]
On line: Program registration may be completed by clicking
on this link and following the procedures outlined at:
http://www.i-can.ca/eng/innovation_school/school.html
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Optional Event - Primer on Innovation in Canada
Laurier L. Schramm, SRC, Moderator
(Morning, October 21, 2014)
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A workbook and references will be provided to participants at the session.
Primer on Innovation in Canada
Laurier L. Schramm (SRC), Trevor Cornell (ITC), and Jim Smith (Bio|Food|Tech)
0830
Introductions
0845
Introduction to Innovation. Led by Laurie
What is innovation? The innovation theory of economic growth. The path from discovery
to invention to innovation. The Valley of Death
0930
Short Coffee Break
0945
Research & Technology Organizations. Led by Trevor.
The Role of RTOs in innovation. Who are Canada’s RTOs? How do Canada’s RTOs
approach enabling innovation? Why do RTOs Need Public Support?
1030
Short Coffee Break
1045
Outcomes and Impacts from RTOs. Led by Jim.
Can Innovation be Measured? How? Benchmarking RTO Impacts
1130
Break
1145
Lunch
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Module 4 — Competitive Intelligence for RTO’s
Jim Smith, Bio|Food|Tech, Moderator
(Afternoon, October 21, 2014)
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Background reading and references circulated to prepaid registrants in advance.
Includes “trade-show-style” displays featuring I-CAN Member organizations.
1245
Welcome - Opening Remarks – Laurier Schramm
1300
Conceptual Framework: Strategic and Competitive Intelligence – Craig Fleisher
Consultant
Short synopsis of strategic and competitive intelligence, what it is, how it is utilized,
various applications, importance, etc. Methodologies and analytical techniques; (i.e.)
from popular methods like SWOT analysis, financial ratio & statement analysis, critical
success factor analysis, issue analysis, and S-curves, to business model analysis,
linchpin analysis, and alternative competing hypotheses. How organizations benefit from
CI, utilize CI and applications of CI in RTO-type organizations.
1400
Coffee Break
1430
Using Competitive Intelligence in an RTO
Jim Smith, Bio|Food|Tech, Moderator
Panel Discussion: How do RTOs view Competitive Intelligence, collect it, disseminate
and use it, how is it linked/integrated into other activities, and how effective has it been?
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INO’s Approach to Competitive Intelligence − Pierre Galarneau, INO
FPI’s Approach to Competitive Intelligence – Herve Deschenes, FPI
NRC Foresight’s Approach to Competitive Intelligence − Brian Colton, NRC
1530 Case Study: Development of a Competitive Intelligence Program at SRC - Rostyk
Hursky and Wanda Nyirfa, SRC
History, project genesis, approaches, adoption, utilization, buy-in, challenges and
opportunities – past, present and future. This case study will be presented from two
perspectives: the initial and ongoing needs for Competitive Intelligence, and the program
development, launch, and growth based on the identified needs.
1615
Summary and/or final comments as needed for Module 4
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2014 Innovation School Reception and Dinner Event
(Evening, October 21, 2014)
1730
Reception
1830
Dinner
1930
Dinner Speakers:
John McDougall (President, National Research Council) – “Canada’s New Approach
to Science, Technology, and Innovation”
Muriel Attané (Secretary General, European Association of Research and Technology
Organisations, EARTO) – “An International Perspective on RTOs and Innovation”
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Module 5 — Intellectual Property Management
Trevor Cornell, ITC, Moderator
(Morning, October 22, 2014)
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Background reading and references circulated to prepaid registrants in advance.
Includes “trade-show-style” displays featuring I-CAN Member organizations.
0700
Full Breakfast (Hilton Garden Inn – McCallion Ballroom)
0800
Conceptual Framework: IP Management in RTOs – Christine Piché, NRC
Abstract: An overview of intellectual property (IP), what it is, and why identify and protect
it. The strategic view on IP management: inventions, patents, trademarks, trade secrets,
publishing, and the like; and perspectives on developing and implementing an IP
strategy and management system. How RTOs can benefit from actively identifying and
managing their IP.
0900
Coffee Break
0930 How do RTOs Assess, Protect, Manage and Exploit their IP?
Trevor Cornell, ITC, Moderator
Panel Discussion: Approaches used by RTOs to manage their IP.
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1100
IP and Commercialization at FPI – Herve Deschenes, FPI
RPC’s Approach to IP and the Clients – Eric Cook, RPC
CRIQ’s Approach to IP Management – Jean-Claude Boudreau, CRIQ
Case Study: An IP Case Study from the Alberta Energy Sector – Carla Otto, AITF
Abstract: For over 90 years Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures (AITF) has
developed intellectual property, whether owned by AITF or the clients. This talk will
provide a case study of how AITF has been involved in the development of intellectual
property for the Alberta Energy sector, including a discussion on how it worked out,
lessons learned and opportunities for the future.
1145
Summary and/or final comments, as needed, for Module 5
1200
Lunch
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Post-School Event — I-CAN Members’ Round-Table Discussion of
Business and Project Opportunities (Also open to employees of their
organization)
(Afternoon, October 22, 2014)
1300
Discussion Session 1. 3-D Printing, Moderator, Roman Szumski, NRC
Round-table discussion of business and project opportunities in 3-D Printing.
1400
Coffee Break
1430
Discussion Session 2. Moderator, Roman Szumski, NRC
Round-table discussion of business and project opportunities in other areas.
1530
Adjourn – Departure
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