About I-CAN

Working together to do better work

• Incorporated in 2006 as a not-for-profit organization, Innoventures Canada (I-CAN) improves Canada’s performance in commercializing research by eliminating duplication of resources and bringing together government, industry and R & D providers.
• I-CAN creates a new national network which overlays provincial and regionally-based organizations, connecting strong existing capabilities in applied research, technology development and commercialization in member organizations. 
• The I-CAN network provides a point of entry for companies to gain access from anywhere in Canada to the combined expertise, facilities, test labs and product development capabilities of member organizations.
• The broad spectrum of sectors covered collectively by I-CAN organizations ensures complex issues are addressed in an integrated approach.
• I-CAN members connect to colleges, universities and other research agencies to fast-track the conversion of Canadian innovative ideas into market-ready products and services. This strengthens the competitiveness of Canadian industries on the world stage.

I-CAN represents:

• 2,400 staff
• $400 million/yr in market-oriented research and deployment services
• More than 5,000 industrial and government clients
• 20 facilities in eight provinces

I-CAN member accomplishments in last decade:

• Stimulated more than $1 billion in direct business investment in science and technology
• Attracted significant foreign investment
• Created several billion dollars in economic benefits through technology commercialization
• Improved Canadian quality of life by mitigating or reducing environmental impacts
• Provided the scientific understanding for more effective government regulations

I-CAN connections:

• Colleges, universities and other research agencies and national labs
• Multi-national organizations
• Industry boards and organizations
• National agencies in other countries such as Australia, China, France, Germany, Korea, UK, USA,  Latin America