Flexible Working ArrangementsEach project arrangement involving I-CAN member organizations, industry, and government participants is tailored to suit the needs of the partners and project goals for commercial deployment. Projects may involve multiple I-CAN member organizations, or be structured with one primary I-CAN member.
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Technology Assessment - Evaluate the current state of technology to assess and improve options for commercial use - Typical activities include foresight studies, evaluations, and technology roadmaps. |
Technology Development - Applied research to convert knowledge from basic research into technology defined by a set of functional performance characteristics. - Typical activities include applied research projects, investigations, studies, and bench-scale pilots. |
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Consulting - Expert advice on specific topics such as engineering design, manufacturing processes, technology application advice, user manuals, training, and publication. |
Commercialization Services - Business opportunity evaluation, market intelligence, business formation and management, intellectual property management and access to capital. |
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Testing Create and analyze characterization and performance data through proficiency testing, functional testing, sample analysis, and quality assurance. Field Deployment and Scale-up - Typical activities include demonstration projects and process scale-up. |
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Product Design and Development - Adapt technology to a defined performance specification to meet the demands of a specific application. - Typical activities include concept development, feasibility studies, and prototype development. |
