Partnering to Accelerate Commercialization Annual Report

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1 Partnering to Accelerate Commercialization Annual Report

2 Our Vision is that the Canadian Electronics Manufacturing sector is recognized as the global leader in product commercialization. Our Mission is to enable and accelerate commercialization of electronics innovations ensuring that Canada s investment in electronics technology translates into economic growth and job creation. Five Year Outlook ENGAGE ACCELERATE Partnered with 29 industry leaders in Optics/Photonics, New Materials and Renewable Energy Secured public and private funding totalling $19M Leveraged 38 labs/manufacturing facilities across Canada Funded 15 highly promising commercialization projects Kick-started start-up and small-medium enterprises (SME) mentoring program Attend global conferences and trade missions Build new strategic partnerships Expand network to enhance the value chain Move project technology readiness levels (TRL) closer to commercialization Increase network visibility around the world

3 What is ReMAP? The Refined Manufacturing Acceleration Process (ReMAP) is a business-led network involving dozens of startups, SMEs and large-sized organizations and leading research institutions from across Canada to form an integrated shared ecosystem. Our network is focused on the acceleration of the commercialization of electronics products manufactured in Canada for a global market. Through shared resources and knowledge, ReMAP promotes lateral innovation across many sectors like Aerospace and Defense (A&D), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Healthcare, Industrial and Renewable Energy. Together, we are using leading edge technologies to advance next-generation innovations by developing reliable and environmentally compliant materials, miniaturizing and reducing the cost of optical technologies for new markets, and improving the performance and cost efficiency of solar installations. ReMAP is made possible through joint funding from the Government of Canada s Business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE) program matched by contributions from our network partners. GROW COMMERCIALIZE EXPAND Develop advanced manufacturing materials and products for A&D, ICT, Healthcare and Renewable Energy Incorporate advanced processes into manufacturing operations Support development of new related curriculum for highly qualified personnel (HQP) training Accelerate time to market for new products Improve product quality and differentiation Reduce cost of new and improved products Create more opportunities for highly skilled workforce Enable more HQP jobs Leverage lateral innovation into new markets Create a blueprint in other regions and sectors Expand the network to other geographies Export products developed in Canada

4 Message from the Board Chair ReMAP was formed in 2014 to accelerate the commercialization of leading edge technologies in manufacturing priority areas. In December 2014, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the decision to add Advanced Manufacturing to Canada s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) strategy ReMAP is proud to be one of the two federally-funded manufacturing networks. We are encouraged by the Canadian government s commitment to invest in industrial research that will advance Canada s growth and innovation. As the ReMAP Board Chair, I am very pleased to share with you the highlights of our achievements in this Annual Report was a breakthrough year for ReMAP. We prioritized our activities to build the infrastructure for a product-enablement ecosystem. Today, we have an ambitious strategy to accomplish the next phase of our innovation strategy. Our plan in the coming years is to expand our membership with strategic partners; develop our network of start-ups, SMEs and large enterprises to enhance the commercialization value chain; leverage innovation to branch out to new manufacturing areas; and bring technologies developed through ReMAP partnerships to the global market. Building on the foundational investments of public/private contributions, we have established a collaborative model for commercialization. We are committed to making a significant contribution to Canada to help build its competitive advantage, create new highly skilled jobs and provide opportunities to build export-ready products that will have long-term economic benefit. Of behalf of ReMAP, I would like to thank all of our partners and supporters who were instrumental in establishing the ground work for our vision to position Canada as the destination of choice for global electronics manufacturing excellence. Prime Minister Stephen Harper on a tour of Celestica. Number of Networks of Excellence by Centre (2015) Health & Life Sciences Environment Cross-Sectoral Manufacturing/ Engineering Natural Resources Information & Communication ReMAP 25 Brad Jackson Board Chair, ReMAP

5 Message from the Executive Director As products are being launched exponentially faster than ever before, the role of ReMAP is to accelerate product commercialization. In a world of software start-ups, the manufacturing of hardware products differentiates this network strengthening an innovative future for Canada. Our 29 partners contribute their expertise from the A&D, ICT, Healthcare, Industrial and Renewable Energy sectors and are engaged in optics/photonics, renewable energy and new material projects at later stage TRL. Our collaborative model enables industry and research partners to accelerate commercialization of differentiated products that meet today s industry challenges bridging the gap between applied research and product development. Collaborative Model for Commercialization Labs Universities Corporate R&D Bridging the Commercialization Gap Volume Manufacturing for the Global Market RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT MANUFACTURING Technology Readiness Levels In addition to building the network infrastructure, strategic governance and project portfolio, there were several opportunities to increase global visibility of ReMAP in ReMAP engaged with several industry and trade organizations and spoke at industry conferences. Our network partners attended international conferences in Japan, France, Germany and the United States. ReMAP gained national attention when Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Celestica to tour five of the 38 labs/manufacturing lines ReMAP leverages from across Canada. The first ReMAP funded research paper was presented at the SMTA Pan-Pacific Symposium in Kauai, Hawaii in February Building on the foundation of our product-enablement ecosystem, with a strong partnership management strategy in place, we have an ambitious vision for growth and innovation over the next few years. In 2015, we will build on early successes to provide technological advances that will impact growth for Canada onward! ReMAP TLR9 Market Launch TLR8 Technology Qualified Through Test and Demo TLR7 Demo Operational Environment TLR6 Demo Relevant Environment TLR5 Basic Validation Relevant Environment TLR4 Basic Validation Lab Environment TLR3 Proof of Concept TLR2 Concept and/or Application TLR1 Basic Principles Irene Sterian Executive Director, ReMAP

6 What is Advanced Manufacturing to Us? New and innovative products with market entry or commercialization within the next five years Prototyping, product demos, advanced product testing and applied research leading to a practical application Work undertaken to achieve technological advancement through the creation/ improvement of existing materials, devices, products or processes Adoption or adaptation of highly innovative products, technologies (e.g., machinery and equipment) and processes that support product or process innovation ReMAP Priorities An Ecosystem for Product Enablement Lateral Innovation 9 Research Partners Product Enablement 7 Large Industry Partners $19 million in funding 11 Start-ups and SMEs Global Commercialization 3 Not-for-profits 20+ Industry Associations

7 Lateral Innovation Across Market MARKETSegments SEGMENTS ReMAP allows for the rapid development of a required cost-effective assembly and housing solution to bring a price competitive product to market. Aerospace Defense 38 Labs ICT Healthcare 15 Projects Industrial Renewable Energy Global Commercialization Leveraging 38 labs & manufacturing lines across Canada in 3 research areas New Materials Optics/ Photonics Renewable Energy

8 What We Do ReMAP projects focus on advancing next-generation innovations by developing reliable and environmentally compliant materials; miniaturizing and reducing the cost of optical technologies for new markets; and improving the performance and cost efficiency of solar installations. Here are a few of the promising projects funded in 2014: M1 High Reliability Product Enablement Lower Temperature Soldering Alloys 08 Miniaturizing Optical Technologies High Speed Modulators S3 Next Generation Solar Solutions Smart Electronics This project focuses on developing new lower temperature alloys that are environmentally friendly and meet the aerospace industry s performance reliability standards. This project focuses on developing next-generation optical modulators for high-speed optical communication applications using indium phosphide technology for smaller, lower cost and scalable systems. This project focuses on developing smart energy products that meet the industry s rapidly evolving requirements by integrating a direct current (DC) optimizer and intelligent disconnect into a photovoltaic (PV) panel. ReMAP provided the ideal platform to establish the shortest path to commercialization through interaction with relevant industry partners.

9 Project Portfolio New Materials M1 Lower Temperature Solder Alloys M2 Tin Whiskers M3 Aging M4 Electronically Conductive Adhesives Optics/Photonics O1 Optical Interconnects O3 Integrating Laser Materials on Silicon O4 Integrated OCT System-on-a-Chip O5 Multimodal Fiber OCT/NIR Device O6 Optical Integrated Transceiver O7 Optically Guided Laser Abalation O8 High Speed Modulators Renewable Energy S1 Smart Lamination Materials S2 Enhanced Encapsulant S3 Smart Electronics S4 Solar Windows

10 ReMAP by the Numbers Accelerating Products to Market 4 NEW MATERIALS 7 OPTICS/ PHOTONICS 4 RENEWABLE ENERGY 15 PROJECTS Commercialization Network Start-ups & SMEs LARGE INDUSTRY Researchers 120 INDUSTRY LEADERS Delivering Results 24 PAPERS PUBLICATIONS EU/ASIA/NA 990 MENTORING HOURS START-UPS/SMEs 39 HQP JOBS ENABLED ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, PHD & MASTERS STUDENTS

11 Finances Private/Public Funding $3.6M Government Funding $1.2M Industry Contributions $2.4M Fund Allocation Network Development 10% Project $ 79% Network Management 11% ReMAP funding has not only supported new technology development, but it has also led to a direct commercialization of research results. * Financial summaries for the year ended March 31, 2015 are provided as illustrative summaries only and not intended to replace the full financial statements of ReMAP. PROJECT FUNDING $3.2 OF INVESTMENT FOR EVERY $1 OF PUBLIC FUNDING

12 Our Partners We create value chains that enable ideas to market collaborating with researchers, suppliers, manufacturers and end users for export-ready projects. Hassan G Moghadam, DDS, MSc. FRCD(C) The program is long enough (5 years) that we can train PhD students, as compared to other programs that are often much shorter.

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14 ReMAP thanks the generous support from our distinguished Board of Directors and Steering Committee Members Our Board Brad Jackson Vice President, Strategic Business Development, Diversified Markets, Celestica, Board Chair, ReMAP Bruce Good Executive Director, Conference Board of Canada Board Vice Chair, ReMAP Jason Field, PhD. President & CEO, Life Sciences Ontario Larry Fitzgerald President & CEO, Wainbee Ltd & Filtramax Peter Frise, PhD. Scientific Director & CEO, Auto21 Paul Johnston Senior Associate, Hickling Arthurs Low Antoine Paquin Chief Executive Officer and President, Solantro Semiconductor Corp. George Pinho, PhD. President, Christie Medical Holdings, Inc. John Reid President & CEO, CATAAlliance Philip Turi General Counsel & Global Business Services, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Marci Vernon, PhD. General Manager, INO-Ontario Dan Wasserman Executive in Residence, venturelab

15 Our Steering Committee Technology Development Alex Edwards CMC Microsystems Danxia Xu, PhD. National Research Council Canada Lionel C. Kimerling, PhD. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Marianne Romansky, PhD. Celestica Inc. Martin Guy, PhD. TeraXion Rafael Kleiman, PhD. McMaster University Robert Corriveau Photons Canada S. Manian Ramkumar, PhD. Rochester Institute of Technology Timothy Pope, PhD. INO-Ontario Yves Poissant Natural Resources Canada Technology Adoption & Commercialization Andrew Kinross Navigant Consulting Dan Henes Celestica Inc. Dan Mathers MARS/Ironbit Consulting Doug Cooper Splintir Media Garth Smith, PhD. Ontario Brain Institute Ian McWalter CMC Microsystems Imed Zine, PhD. Roadmap Capital Inc. Lahav Gil Kangaroo Group Ning Cheng Lee, PhD. Indium Corporation Ron Mantay PowerStream Shawn Blakney Celestica Inc. Victor Yang, MD Ryerson University/ Sunnybrook Research Institute ReMAP funding has helped us to work with competent partners with complimentary expertise which is allowing us to develop our product faster. Our Executive Irene Sterian Executive Director, ReMAP Loretta Renard Network Manager, ReMAP

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