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1 German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research 4213 Enterprise Square Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4PJ Information Session 2016

2 Table of Contents Overview of GCCIR Why Collaborate with Germany? Alberta-Germany Collaboration Fund Achievements & Economic Outcomes Overview & Project Criteria Symposia in Germany Application & Timeline Q&A

3 GCCIR Background & Services Background Services Founded in 2009 as a non-profit society in Alberta In partnership with the German Federal Government, the Government of Alberta, and the University of Alberta Located within TEC Edmonton Facilitating international mobility and knowledge transfer in business, industry and academia Identifying potential opportunities and business partners Establishing and facilitating relationships with enterprises and scientific organizations Administering the Alberta-Germany Collaboration Fund for Product Development and Commercialization

4 Why Collaborate with Germany? World s 4th largest economy and most important market in EU Population of 81.5 million (2015) GDP $ billion USD (2014) 3 rd largest exporter of goods worldwide Export share: 45.7% of total GDP (2014) World class research institutions and innovative SMEs

5 Alberta-Germany Collaboration Fund for Product Development and Commercialization Health Clean Tech Electronics Technology Development Nanotechnology Chemistry Information Technology

6 Alberta-Germany Collaboration Fund Achievements 16 companies successfully funded $3.72 million has been distributed to Albertan SMEs

7 Alberta-Germany Collaboration Fund Economic Outcomes Intellectual Property Rights An average of 1-2 intellectual property rights created by each company Sales Revenue Each company increased in average revenue by $170,000 after project end Hires Each company reported an average of 2 new hires during the project Projected outcomes within 3 years of project end On average, $2 million growth in sales revenue On average, 9 new hires

8 Funding Structure Alberta Germany Funded through Alberta Economic Development and Trade Funded through Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) Administered by GCCIR Administered by AIF Projekt GmbH

9 Funding GCCIR grant up to: 250,000 CAD ZIM grant up to: 192,500 Euro Ideal project funding distribution for Alberta portion 250,000 CAD GCCIR 100,000 CAD cash contribution AB company 150,000 CAD in-kind contribution AB company

10 Central Innovation Programme SME (ZIM)

11 Essential characteristics of ZIM Funding of challenging technical research and development projects for SMEs Geared towards the needs of SMEs Open to all technologies and sectors Straightforward application and administration Fast approval process Several funding options for precise funding solutions

12 Bilateral Calls in Cooperation with ZIM 5 th joint call to follow matchmaking symposia Joint applications require: Joint Application Form Description of the project Work plan with person / month breakdown Short organization profile Letter of intent Signing of a Consortium Agreement in English kooperationsprojekte

13 Scope Eligible Projects: Applied R&D Proof of Concept Prototype Development Technology Demonstration Non-sector specific (except oil and gas)

14 Project Scoring Considerations Commercialization Potential Viability Strategic Fit

15 Timeline Application Process Fall 2016: Matchmaking Symposia December 2016: Call for Proposals Opens March 2017: Application Deadline June 2017: Funding Decisions June-July 2017: Projects Start

16 Matchmaking Trips Regular Matchmaking Trips bring Albertan companies to Germany Three cities in Germany are visited per trip German matchmakers find industry-specific partners

17 Symposia Munich Stuttgart Stuttgart Berlin

18 Upcoming Matchmaking Trip Benefits of participation include: 2,000 CAD travel award Access to high-tech resources and European markets through the economic powerhouse Germany A unique funding opportunity for Alberta companies AND their German partner Deadline for Expression of Interest: April 15th, 2016

19 Thank you!! Questions? German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research 4213 Enterprise Square Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4PJ Contact: Dr. Katelyn Petersen GCCIR Manager Website:

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