Industry Canada

Realisation of an analytical report commissioned by the Canadian Government (Industry Canada) identifying existing government programmes in Germany that support strong linkages between universities and businesses as well as providing an in depth assessment of some of the programmes and universities that excel in this area. Aim of the analysis was to enhance the understanding of effective practices (activities/models) employed by government agencies and universities to engage industry in research and commercialization relationships, and to identify potential mechanisms (programs and policies) that the federal government could use to support universities’ capacity to interface with business.