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
3M Canada Company
Alberta Innovates
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
BridgePoint Effect
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canadian Space Agency
Dalhousie University
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Lambton College
McMaster University
Mitacs
Pathways Alliance
Red River College Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Shared Services Canada
Springboard Atlantic Inc.
Tech-Access Canada
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Xerox Research Centre of Canada
Testimonial
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Past Meetings
Creating the Right Ecosystems to Commercialize
September 27–28, 2022 • Humber College, Toronto, ON
Evolving Innovation Capacity
May 2022
Alex Morris, Partner, McKinsey & Company
Navdeep Bains, Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets Inc.
Peter Smit, Founder, Collabogence
John Knubley, Corporate Director, Board Member, The Conference Board of Canada
Innovating for Resiliency
March 2022
Ted Mallett, Director, Economic Forecasting, The Conference Board of Canada
Stéphane Germain, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, GHGSat
Janice Francisco, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BridgePoint Effect
John Bayliss, Executive Vice-President, Transformation Officer, Walmart Canada
