Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Intellectual Property
- International Relations
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Lobbying NSERC's Research Partnerships Program, ISEDC's Named Program, and CFI's Major Science Initiatives and Leadership Innovation Fund programs, so that certain academic institutions receive funding.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
CMC Microsystems, a federally incorporated non-profit corporation, works with researchers and industry across Canada’s National Design Network, providing commercial-calibre tools, systems, expertise, services, and access to world-class infrastructure for designing, prototyping and manufacturing innovations in microsystems and nanotechnologies. Launched in 1984 through a university, industry and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) initiative, CMC has won international acclaim for its achievements in building Canada's capabilities in microelectronics, microsystems and nanotechnologies. CMC enables the discovery, development and a path to commercialization for innovative research in microsystems and related areas, including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, photonics/optoelectronics, embedded software, printed electronics and rapid prototyping. Stimulating synergistic collaboration among universities, industry and government agencies, CMC has pioneered many creative solutions to advance innovations in micro-nano technologies, including a unique, cloud-based shared licensing program, giving researchers timely, efficient access to a portfolio of more than 35 advanced design tool suites from leading suppliers at a fraction of the cost to buy, install and maintain individually. In the period 2009-2013, Canadian researchers, industry and others accessed a national program valued at $118 million.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ian McWalter,
PRESIDENT & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CMC Microsystems delivers innovative and cost-effective services to a national network of microsystems innovators that links more than 50 universities and colleges across Canada, and that currently involves more than 4,500 faculty researchers and graduate students. Institutional membership in CMC Microsystems gives faculty and students access to products and services for research and education in microsystems technologies, including design environment tools and design flows, fabrication technologies and services, packaging/fixturing products, test equipment, and support services. CMC's industrial membership includes 24 companies, primarily Canadian or Canadian subsidiaries, 8 industry-oriented organizations, and a small number of individuals. Member companies have access to a databank of résumés from students at Canadian universities, and to other opportunities related to meeting their needs for highly qualified personnel. University and industry representatives help to guide CMC’s strategic direction and programming by participating in advisory committees and task forces. Every CMC member organization is represented by a voting delegate who acts as a liaison with CMC, and votes on behalf of his/her organization at CMC’s annual meeting.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2016-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$8,000,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
945 Princess Street, Building 50
Queen’s University Innovation Park
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-530-4666
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Alex Edwards,
Vice-President, Commercial Operations |
No public offices held
- Dan Gale,
Vice-President & CTO |
No public offices held
- Nancy Marlow,
Secretary-Treasurer |
No public offices held
- Ian McWalter,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Peter Stokes,
Director, Microsystems Science & Engineering |
No public offices held
