presentation :: accelerating the expansion of bcit’s innovation capacity
 BCIT… a unique polytechnic institution
- career-oriented training to meet long term economic development needs;
- direct interaction with industry;
- educational programming from trades certificates » technology diplomas » undergraduate and postgraduate degrees;
- applied research aimed at increasing economic activity.
BCIT’s mandate includes…
- because of the benefits it provides to students
- focus on multi-disciplinary, collaborative, industry-relevant activities
- focus on business solutions through strategic use of relevant technologies
- build on existing strengths in key sectors and disciplines.
BCIT has established a respected applied research presence
- established 1989
- does contract research for industry (large & small)
- themes: health, information and engineering technologies, chemical and biological sciences
- won major funding e.g. through CFI
 Past WD support for research-related activities at BCIT
- Commercialization Office for Health Technologies
- System Performance Evaluation of Green Roof Technologies
- CFI applications
- (Not to mention WD support for other non-research initiatives at BCIT)
 Current WD project adds to the commitment BCIT is making…
- Pre-Commercial Business & Project Planning
- Prototype Development
- Technology Commercialization
- Research Workshops & Seminars
 Growth of research at BCIT requires…
BCIT faculty are hired to be teachers, not researchers, therefore we need to:
- mentor faculty to enable them to acquire research skills
- establish internal research infrastructure
- open channels to major granting agencies
- encourage focus on industry
- relevant research
 Increasing the impact of BCIT research requires…
The uniqueness of the PILO lies in its breadth of its scope and its "outward-looking" orientation
- provide a "front door" and process for engaging BCIT expertise
- provide comprehensive problem definition and project direction- multidisciplinary (interschool) project management
- customer relationship management: IP and Product
- encourage development of technology and services that address real needs of industry
 Success Story-Product developed for aging population
- Product resulted from a problem solving project
- Product result of industrially relevant design and test processes
- Demonstrates BCIT's capability for commercial technology and product development
 Success Story-Product developed for aging population
- Product resulted from a problem solving project
- Product result of industrially relevant design and test processes
- Demonstrates BCIT's capability for commercial technology and product development
 Success Story-Closing the Deal
- Commercialization Office completed license transaction
- From Concept to Product
- Patented technology developed at BCIT
- Product developed for local company
- Market introduction approaching
 Demonstrating the Impact of Research in Polytechnics
- Goal of polytechnic research is
- benefits for students
- solving business problems
- implementing relevant and appropriate technologies
- improving client's products and methods
- identifying and avoiding downstream risks
- BCIT is investigating relevant impact measures
BCIT: a leader among polytechnics in Canada
- enhanced competitiveness
- positive economic impact
- employment for skilled graduates
- provincial & national benefits
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