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To Kickstart Innovation
Canadian InnovationCommercialization
ProgramProgramme canadien
pour la commercialisationdes innovations
Encourager l'innovation
Christian Laverdure & Normand Masse Senior Director s
Acquisitions Branch Public Works and Government Services Canada
September 14-16, 2011Santiago, Chile
Multilateral Meeting on Government Procurement III
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• Context
• Objectives
• Approach
• Call for Proposal methodology
• Process
• CICP Procurement Issues
• Experience from first CICP Call
• Benefits of the CICP
• Contact Information
Overview
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Context• Current government programs to support innovation focus
on:
• Budget 2010: The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) was created to help Canadian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), bridge the “Pre-commercialization Gap”
Government recognizes SMEs are
the engine of the Canadian economy
Government recognizes SMEs are
the engine of the Canadian economy
Enterprises often experience difficulties
moving innovations from laboratories to
the marketplace
Enterprises often experience difficulties
moving innovations from laboratories to
the marketplace
These challenges are particularly critical to
SMEs
These challenges are particularly critical to
SMEs
Acquisitions: Development and Early Demonstration
Acquisitions: Development and Early Demonstration Grants, Contributions, LoansGrants, Contributions, Loans
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Objectives
CICP Will CICP Will Support Support
Innovation Innovation in Canada in Canada
ByBy
Supporting Canadian
Businesses
Supporting Canadian
Businesses
Providing real-world evaluations of pre-
commercial goods and services
Providing real-world evaluations of pre-
commercial goods and services
Assisting in bridging the “Pre-
commercialization Gap”
Assisting in bridging the “Pre-
commercialization Gap”
Improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of government operations
Improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of government operations
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Approach
These innovations will focus on four priority areas:
Over a two-year period, the government will procure pre-commercial innovations to be tested by federal departments
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Call For Proposal Methodology
Contracts are awarded to successful
proponents based on highest rated proposals within budget, overall or per priority target
area.
Contracts are awarded to successful
proponents based on highest rated proposals within budget, overall or per priority target
area.
Call for Proposal is an innovative competitive acquisition process, used to solicit proposals to meet specific R&D Program Objectives
Competitive process currently used to
deliver many major R&D acquisitions
programs including defence, public safety and security, health
and agriculture
Competitive process currently used to
deliver many major R&D acquisitions
programs including defence, public safety and security, health
and agriculture
Solicits project proposals based on specific problem or research area and
priorities. Proposed solutions and
technology domains can vary widely
Solicits project proposals based on specific problem or research area and
priorities. Proposed solutions and
technology domains can vary widely
Allows to meet R&D government
requirements in a very strategic way,
promoting excellence, stimulating innovation and offering flexibility
Allows to meet R&D government
requirements in a very strategic way,
promoting excellence, stimulating innovation and offering flexibility
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Process
Once match department is
found Test Plan is carried out and
feedback is provided
PWGSC will work with successful
suppliers to identify test department
PWGSC will send notification letters to suppliers outlining results
Top scoring innovations are reviewed by the ISC
Start
Proposals are submitted through
the online submission service as outlined in the
CFP
Call for ProposalCall for
Proposal
NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals
NRC-IRAP Evaluates Proposals
Innovation Selection
Committee (ISC)
Innovation Selection
Committee (ISC)
Final Ranking of ProposalsFinal Ranking of Proposals
Matching to Government Departments
Matching to Government Departments
Product/Service Testing
Product/Service Testing
Contract Negotiation and Award
Contract Negotiation and Award
• Program not meant to address regulatory (health and safety) testing
• Challenge in fully appreciating the selected innovation and transforming project proposals into clear/concise requirements.
• There is a “Leave Behind” capability for test departments.
CICP Procurement Issues• Challenges with the innovation "space":
clarity of what it means; "not readily available in the marketplace", "no sales"
• This was a first government procurement experience for many suppliers, requiring more support
• Integrating the proposal submission tool and evaluation tools
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Experience From the First Call
Experience From the First Call
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Over 350 Questions and AnswersOver 350 Questions and Answers
375 proposals received375 proposals received
Evaluation Process was challenging: 240 geographically dispersed NRC evaluatorsEvaluation Process was challenging: 240 geographically dispersed NRC evaluators
Applying the criteria consistently throughout and validating results was
paramount
Applying the criteria consistently throughout and validating results was
paramount
Evaluation process will be streamlined under the next Call for proposal
Evaluation process will be streamlined under the next Call for proposal
Identifying Test Department and developing a Statement of Work is time-consuming
Identifying Test Department and developing a Statement of Work is time-consuming
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• Awareness of cutting-edge technologies
• Identifying promising innovations to meet departmental challenges and needs and increase efficiency.
• Showcasing Canadian innovations and providing support to Canadian businesses in R&D.
• Awareness of cutting-edge technologies
• Identifying promising innovations to meet departmental challenges and needs and increase efficiency.
• Showcasing Canadian innovations and providing support to Canadian businesses in R&D.
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CANADACANADA INDUSTRYINDUSTRY
•Connect with potential clients in federal government departments
•Receive feedback on tested innovations in an operational setting
•Be better prepared to enter the marketplace with the knowledge obtained through participation in this program
•Businesses will also gain valuable knowledge on how to sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada and learn about bidding opportunities.
•Connect with potential clients in federal government departments
•Receive feedback on tested innovations in an operational setting
•Be better prepared to enter the marketplace with the knowledge obtained through participation in this program
•Businesses will also gain valuable knowledge on how to sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada and learn about bidding opportunities.
Benefits
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Contact Information
Email [email protected]
Program Websitebuyandsell.gc.ca/ innovation
Call for Proposal Approach: Suzanne Lorrain, Science Procurement Directorate
