Publications

Innovation catalyst grant : program guidelines

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These guidelines outline the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the responsibilities of successful applicants for the Innovation Catalyst Grant. The ICG is a panAlberta... More ≫

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These guidelines outline the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the responsibilities of successful applicants for the Innovation Catalyst Grant. The ICG is a panAlberta entrepreneurial fellowship designed to support recent graduates of a master's or PhD-level science, technology, engineering and math programs looking to develop a technology/products to bring to the market.

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Advancing commercialization and talent (in research) : the report of the Research Commercialization Working Group

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The final report from the Research Commercialization Working Group (RCWG) was developed by experts from academia and industry, together with government. The RCWG’s mandate was to deliver on Goal... More ≫

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The final report from the Research Commercialization Working Group (RCWG) was developed by experts from academia and industry, together with government. The RCWG’s mandate was to deliver on Goal 3 of Alberta 2030: Support Innovation and Commercialization, and provide input to the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy. Recommended action items within the report include: coordinating government funding on RCWG priority research sectors; developing an intellectual property (IP) framework that aligns IP policies, raises awareness of IP, and creates collaboration/hand-off opportunities to industry; and convening ecosystem players regularly and often to enhance research partnership potential. The full list of priority and supporting action items can be found in the report.

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Major innovation fund : call for proposals

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The Major Innovation Fund is an outcomes-focused program intended to build capacity and create Alberta-institution-led projects and initiatives which are designed to support research and... More ≫

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The Major Innovation Fund is an outcomes-focused program intended to build capacity and create Alberta-institution-led projects and initiatives which are designed to support research and technology development of strategic value at Alberta's post-secondary institutions. The program supports the research and commercialization priorities set out in the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy.

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The Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee mandate and roles document

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This mandate and roles document was developed collaboratively between the Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee and the Minister of Economic Development and trade to reflect a common... More ≫

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This mandate and roles document was developed collaboratively between the Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee and the Minister of Economic Development and trade to reflect a common understanding of their respective roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.

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Government of Alberta’s research investments report 2012-2013

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The report discusses the GoA’s research investments in the 2012/2013 fiscal year (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) and captures the research spending of any merged or new ministries. The... More ≫

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The report discusses the GoA’s research investments in the 2012/2013 fiscal year (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) and captures the research spending of any merged or new ministries. The Innovation and Advanced Technologies Division collected feedback from respondent Alberta government ministries and agencies to determine how to improve the Government of Alberta Research Investments Survey and incorporated necessary changes in the 2012/2013 survey. This document summarizes the findings on research investment information from Government of Alberta ministries, departments, and agencies.

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