Technology Transfer Resources & Networks    
  • Alliance for Commercialization of Canadian Technology (ACCT) - ACCT Canada is Canada’s pre-eminent organization in all matters related to the interface of academic research-industry engagement and research discovery mobilization.  ACCT Canada provides a unique nation-wide platform for all proponents in the Canadian innovation ecosystem to collaborate at the institution-industry interface to ensure that Canada is a significant player on the international innovation stage.

  • Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) - AUTM is a non-profit association comprised of over 2000 professionals who obtain and manage intellectual property from University research and other research based institutions.

  • Calgary Council For Advanced Technologies(CCAT) - CCAT provides a forum to enhance technology awareness, business development and networking for the advanced technology community. Its membership spans the advanced technology sectors, educational institutions, and technology supporting organizations. Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre - A not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies commercialize technical innovations.

  • CATA Alliance - CATA Alliance is Canada's national technology trade association providing business services to more than 1,000 'new economy' business members. Its role includes industry research and development advocacy, business growth stimulation and strategic partnership.

  • GRAND - GRAND is a research network and commercialization engine in graphics, animation and new digital media. GRAND funds and sponsors innovative research and initiates and facilitates the transfer of technology to industry, SMEs and startups.     

  • Mitacs - Mitacs offers unique research and training programs for innovators in the development of vital scientific and business skills.  Mitacs offers programs that fund research collaborations between companies and universities.

  • National Technology Transfer Centre - NTTC links private companies and U.S. government research laboratories. This site includes a free Gateway service, links and considerable other information on U.S. technology transfer.

  • Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada - Located in Calgary, Alberta, PTAC is a not-for-profit association which encourages collaboration in the development of new technology in the conventional oil and gas industry. It brings stakeholders together to identify and promote industry participation in research projects.

  • Strategis - An Industry Canada-developed site to provide Canadian businesses with strategic information to help them compete in the global marketplace. You will find considerable business and industry information plus comprehensive search engine and links.

  • Student Technology Innovation Challenge (STIC) - STIC is a program for post-secondary students to educate and engage them in the skills of technology entrepreneurship and business development.

  • TEC Edmonton - The core business of TEC Edmonton focuses on three service themes designed to enhance the development of technology, entrepreneurs, and companies.

  • TSX Venture Exchange - Provides access to growth capital for early stage companies while offering investors a well-regulated market for making venture investments.