The information session will focus on the program and guidance on preparing a submission for the current Call for Proposals. If you are a small or medium size business with a ready-to-be-commercialized product or service that you are interested in selling to the federal government, this session will help you decide whether and how to participate in the CICP.
The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) is a new, $40 million procurement program, launched as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to promote Canada’s economic growth as announced in Budget 2010.
The CICP targets innovation in four priority areas:
* Environment
* Health
* Enabling Technologies
* Safety & Security
Event details:
Where: Lecture Room 124, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, 196 Innovation Drive, SMARTPARK University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
When: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The CICP is managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), and implemented by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME). For more information about the program, please visit the CICP website: www.buyandsell.gc.ca/innovation<http://www.buyandsell.gc.ca/innovation>
To RSVP, please respond to this e-mail. Should you require any additional information or special accommodations please contact me by return email at alecia.wittmeier@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca or by phone (780) 497-3779.