SuperclustersHow Greater Sudbury stopped worrying

and learned to love the program

Ian WoodDirector of Economic DevelopmentCity of Greater Sudbury

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WHAT IS A SUPERCLUSTER?

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT

FROM A CLUSTER?

WHY DO WE CARE?

What is a cluster?

Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected companies,

specialized suppliers, service providers, firms in related industries, and

associated institutions (e.g. universities, standards agencies, trade

associations) in a particular field that compete but also cooperate.

Source - Michael E. Porter

What is a Supercluster?

A geographical region that is home to an especially strong industrial

cluster or clusters linked through their shared reliance on specialized

inputs, including technologies, talent and infrastructure.

As compared to smaller or single-sector clusters, these innovation

hotbeds benefit from stronger connections between firms and research

talent, a long-term competitive advantage, global brand recognition,

and an outsized impact on job creation and economic growth (GDP).

As defined by Government of Canada

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The Sudbury

Supercluster Story

2016 Federal Budget

• Innovation Agenda

• $800 Million to strengthen networks and clusters

• Linking industry, supply chain and research

• Inside info that a program was imminent

• Fit with Sudbury’s interest in defining and supporting mining cluster

WHY SUDBURY

Top 5 mining centres in the world

Mining supply now larger than mineral production

Laurentian University

Four related research institutes

Global reach expanding

Sudbury Mining Cluster

Working Group

• 26 people around the table

• Local reps of large international mining companies

• Mayor, MPs, MPPs

• Provincial and Federal Regional Development Agencies

• Post Secondary Institutions

• Industry associations and Chamber of Commerce

• Me

3 GOALS1.Seek designation as Supercluster

2. Increase awareness of economic importance of

mining industry at federal level

3.Use as catalyst to pull local cluster together

Before the Program

Announcement

• Work to connect with national organizations, other

universities, provinces and research institutes

• Skepticism about potential for mining industry to be

successful supercluster

• Historic divisions within industry and distrust of government

Inside Information on

Program Requirements

Project must be National in scope

Project must be built

on existing cluster networks

Single application from each industry sector

Emphasis on clean energy and clean tech

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

$950million

Formation of

Working Group

• Led by Centre of Excellence for Mining Innovation,

Canada Mining Innovation Council and City of Greater

Sudbury

• Support from Laurentian University, UBC

• Other research centres

• Private sector Goldcorp, Vale, and Glencore

Wrestling over details

• Where is HQ?

• What are Priorities?

This is when we learned to

stop worrying!

C.L.E.E.R.

CLEAN

LOW ENERGY

EFFECTIVE

ENGAGED

REMEDIATED

Encouraging Signs

Ministry tracking

Ottawa summons

The Shortlist

• Announced on October 11, 2017

• Nine proposals from 50 + submissions

• Invitation from Mining Association of Canada o Feature Sudbury mining innovation and education at Mining Day on

the Hill

• Significant media coverage

This is when we learned to love the program!

FINAL

SUBMISSION!6 week turnaround

THE WINNERS!

5 announced….

NOT CLEER. NOT MINING. NOT SUDBURY.

Regional concentration: British Columbia

Technology focus: Virtual, mixed and augmented reality; data collection

and analytics; quantum computing

• Will use bigger, better datasets and cutting-edge applications of

augmented reality, cloud computing and machine learning to improve

service delivery in the natural resources, precision health and

manufacturing sectors.

• Digital technologies will save time and money and improve the health

and lives of Canadians.

Expected economic impact

GDP impact over 10 years (in

billions)

Job creation over 10 years

More than $5 billion More than 13,500 jobs

Participants (at application phase)More than 270, including:

• TELUS

• Microsoft

• Avcorp

• Shoppers Drug Mart

• Research Universities’ Council of BC (UBC, UVic, SFU, UNBC, Emily Carr and BCIT)

• University Health Network

Protein Industries Supercluster

Regional concentration: Prairie Provinces

Technology focus: Agri-food enabling technologies, including genomics,

processing, and information technology (IT)

• Will use plant genomics and novel processing technology to increase the

value of key Canadian crops, such as canola, wheat and pulses that are

coveted in high-growth foreign markets, such as China and India.

• Will satisfy growing markets in North America and Europe for plant-based

meat alternatives and new food products.

• Will make Canada a leading source for plant proteins and, ultimately, feed

the world.

Protein Industries Supercluster

Expected economic impact

GDP impact over 10 years (in

billions)

Job creation over 10 years

More than $4.5 billion More than 4,500 jobs

Participants (at application phase)

More than 100, including:

• Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

• ISM Canada Inc.

• Dow DuPont Agriculture

• Farmers Edge Inc.

• University of Saskatchewan

• Conexus Credit Union

• POS Bio-Sciences

Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster

Regional concentration: Ontario

Technology focus: Internet of Things, machine learning, cybersecurity,

additive manufacturing (3D printing)

• Will build up next-generation manufacturing capabilities, incorporating

technologies like advanced robotics and 3D printing.

• By focusing on training and technology adoption, this supercluster will

help make the words “Made in Canada” synonymous with “innovative”

and “value added.”

Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster

Expected economic impact

GDP impact over 10 years (in billions) Job creation over 10 years

More than $13.5 billion More than 13,500 jobs

Participants (at application phase)

More than 130, including:

• Linamar

• Autodesk

• Clearpath Robotics

• Voestalpine High Performance Metals

• Thalmic Labs

• University of Waterloo

• Communitech

• MaRS Discovery DiStrict

AI- Powered Supply Chains Supercluster

Regional concentration: Based in Quebec and spanning the Quebec-

Windsor corridor

Technology focus: Artificial intelligence and supply chain technology

• Will bring the retail, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, and

information and communications technology sectors together to build

intelligent supply chains through artificial intelligence and robotics.

• Will help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses scale up and

help ensure Canada is a globally competitive export leader.

AI- Powered Supply Chains Supercluster

Expected economic impact

GDP impact over 10 years (in billions) Job creation over 10 years

More than $16.5 billion More than 16,000 jobs

Participants (at application phase)

More than 110, including:

• Agropur

• Aldo

• Air Canada

• CN

• Coveo

• NEXT Canada

• University of Waterloo

Regional concentration: Atlantic Canada

Technology focus: Digital sensors and monitoring, autonomous marine

vehicles, energy generation, automation, marine biotechnology and

marine engineering technologies

• Will harness emerging technologies to strengthen Canada's ocean

industries—industries like marine renewable energy, fisheries,

aquaculture, oil and gas, defense, shipbuilding, and transportation.

• Will ensure Canada's future prosperity as a source of jobs and solutions

to global challenges, such as how to meet the energy demands of the

21st century.

Expected economic impact

GDP impact over 10 years (in billions) Job creation over 10 years

More than $14 billion More than 3,000 jobs

Participants (at application phase)

More than 110, including:

• Petroleum Research Newfoundland & Labrador

• Cooke Aquaculture

• CFFI Ventures (Clearwater)

• PAL Aerospace

• Scotia Seafood Producers

• Dalhousie University

• Memorial University of Newfoundland

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

• Achieved 2 of 3 original goals

• Strengthened networks and identified

new opportunities

• Put mining on federal agenda

• Sudbury squarely on innovation

radar

WHAT DID WE LEARN?

Take a chance

Identify goals and stick to them

Build serious networks

Leverage opportunities

All winning superclusters are required to

be open to new partnerships and technologies.

Do you have companies that

can take advantage?

Is there a related cluster in your city or region

that should be linked?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

THANKS!