Funding for research: One-offs, or a super-cluster?

Pure research, the kind that may not make it to market right away, is critical to innovation and scientific discovery without consideration for an end product.  Market-ready ideas are equally as critical to Canada if we hope to keep up in in the global dog-fight for tech dominance, and to diversify the economy. But what’s the best way to fund new knowledge?  Through universities, partnerships with the private sector, or, newest of all – superclusters?

That’s a debate worth having, and The School of Public Policy is pleased to host a panel of experts to discuss how Canada can stay competitive, and diversify our economy, when it comes to how we fund research in this country.

Panelists include:

• Jeffrey Crelinsten, President, The Impact Group
• Judy Fairburn, Past Chair Alberta Innovates, Co-Founder Evok Innovations, Director of Calgary Economic Development, Sustainable Development Technology Canada
• PG Forest, Director and Palmer Chair, The School of Public Policy
• Lesley Rigg, Dean of Science, University of Calgary

Moderated by Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Herald

April 24, 2018

Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Alberta Room
133 9th Ave SW
Calgary, AB

Registration: $70.00