From this page, you can link to a wealth of information about CCR under the following headings:

Before you dive in, read on to find out what CCR does and if we’re the right people to help you.

What CCR does

The Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR) generates economic benefits for Canada through the successful commercialization of ideas emerging out of research by helping high-potential, innovative companies build the capacity to become sustainable global competitors.

CCR works exclusively with early-stage entrepreneurs and innovative enterprises with excellent potential. These enterprises have either developed innovations in Canadian publicly-funded research institutions or have a relationship with such an institution.

CCR helps these emerging businesses grow to the point where they can attract private investment, and ultimately become sustainable, global competitors. CCR is able to assist these young companies and their management teams in navigating the sometimes tricky business waters offering assistance and advice on issues such as management, marketing, technology (intellectual property) strategy, product development and financing.

CCR's core value is its expertise and time along with that of their partners, as well as access to a vast array of networks. CCR connects companies to the resources they need, when they need them. The team and its partners help select the most appropriate resources and create a customized solution.

Can the CCR help me?

Before reading any further try answering the following questions. They will help you decide whether the team at CCR is the right one to help you.

• Is or will the company be incorporated in Canada?
• Does the project involve innovation developed in a Canadian, publicly funded research institution or does the company have a formal relationship with the institution or will it set one up as part of its commercialization plan?
• Does the company have a credible business plan or equivalent, including a statement of needs?
• Does or will the company have the capacity to proceed with the envisioned project and contribute to costs?
• Is the company's offering unique and proprietary technology with defendable intellectual property and/or a high barrier to competition?
• Is there a large national or international addressable market?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we'd love to talk to you. Click on one of the links below to find out more about what CCR can offer and our model for interacting with clients.

To download or print a PDF backgrounder on CCR, click here.

Contact

For inquiries please contact:

Trish Barrow
Director, Commercialization and CCR
Email: trish.barrow@oce-ontario.org
Tel: (416) 861 1092 x1010

Sharon Sukhdeo
Client Relations Manager
Email: sharon.sukhdeo@oce-ontario.org
Tel: (416) 861 1092 x1085

The Centre for Commercialization of Research is supported by the federal government through a Networks of Centres of Excellence program.