Council for Innovation and Commercialization
Emerging technologies are disrupting traditional industries and consumer demands.
Organizations must weigh R&D decisions, and protect their intellectual property, while also engaging with their innovation ecosystem, investors, vendors, and partners.
Innovation and tech leaders must balance competitive advantage with culture influences, sustainability considerations, and regulatory frameworks.
Stay informed. Connect with the best. Join CIC.
Who Should Join?
This council is for chief executives who oversee innovation, innovation strategy, technology adoption, or R&D within their organization, as well as, economic development and innovation community leaders.
Key Objectives
- Discuss emerging technologies and strategic approaches to adopting technologies that could disrupt industries
- Evaluate technology development, and innovative financing models for R&D and developing intellectual property
- Engage with culture and communities, develop new skills, and explore innovation ecosystems that attract customers
- Provide leadership on Canada’s critical innovation challenges, notably regulations and public incentives to create effective marketplaces
Benefits of Membership
| Thought leadership | Networking | Sharing | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hear from Canadian and global experts. | Connect with an exclusive, independent network of senior leaders from private and public sector organizations. | Discover best practices through our regular, confidential meetings—including roundtables, tours, give-and-get sessions, and knowledge cafés. | Understand major forces driven by Industry 4.0, such as what sector will be affected, and the organizational and societal implications. |
Contact Us
For more information about the Council for Innovation and Commercialization or to arrange for a guest invitation to attend one of our meetings, please contact our team.
1-888-801-8818
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET; after hours, please send an e-mail.
Current Members
Alberta Innovates
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canadian Space Agency
Dalhousie University
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Lambton College
McMaster University
Mitacs
Myant Research Centre of Canada.
New Brunswick Community College
Pathways Alliance
Red River College Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Shared Services Canada
Springboard Atlantic Inc.
Tech-Access Canada
Testimonial
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If you’re not a member and would like to become one, please contact us.
Upcoming Meetings
From Resources to Riches: Transitioning to an Innovation Economy
September 27–28, 2023 • St. John’s, NL
The Many Faces of Collaboration in a Connected World
February 7, 2024 • Virtual
Resilience and Business Continuity
May 2024 • Location TBC
Past Meetings
Innovation Across Canada
May 30–31, 2023 • Winnipeg
Lindsey Boechler, Research Manager—Cultural Empowerment, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Ken Coates, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Jojo Delos Reyes, Research Program Manager, Research Partnerships and Innovation, Red River College
Deborah Fleck, Senior Council Manager, The Conference Board of Canada
Jolen Galaugher, Director of Research Partnership & Innovation, Red River College
Elena Gomez Haro, Research Manager and Food Scientist, Prairie Kitchen
Demian Lawrenchuk, Executive Director, Food Matters Manitoba
Bill Ryzniczuk, Research Coordinator, Prairie Kitchen
Jamie Wilson, Vice-President, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development, Red River College
Measuring Up!
February 1, 2023 • Virtual
Ken Doyle, Executive Director, Tech-Access Canada
Kelly MacDonald, Manager, National Defence
Brett Richards, Founder and President, Connective Intelligence
Steven Schwendt, Director General, Strategy, Research and Results Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Dan Toma, OUTOME and Co-Author
