If Canada is to compete in the global innovation economy, we must increase and improve our capacity for innovation and productivity. To do this we need to take research from ideas to invoice: We must craft an Innovation Policy that encourages firms to invest in R&D and approves an “any point of contact” entry to link industry with our post secondary institutions (PSIs).
Canada’s colleges and polytechnics are stepping up to meet these challenges by working with established and complementary research centers to engage industry, our students and our faculty. This multi-stakeholder approach to solving industrial problems is resulting in a measurable impact on productivity. But much work remains to be done in this vein, and funding provided to support it, to help Canada realize its innovation potential.
To read the full, original article click on this link: AURP Canada » Investing in Applied Research: Innovation, Productivity and the R&D Continuum
Author: Dr. Robert Luke
