IN2NOVATION, a plateform supporting innovation

Give access to a wide network of economic and academic actors both in France and Canada, all focused on innovation.

Benefiting from the FCRF experience:

IN2NOVATION gives French and Canadian companies based in Canada an access to a large network of research institutions from both countries, including associated incubators.

Increasing the company's visibility within research and academic communities:

The Platform will be a valuable tool to reach a wide audience of academic experts and start-ups. 

Being attentive to specific needs in a large area of expertise

Fostering new collaborations between researchers and companies in 6 key priority sectors:

The Platform will encourage new collaborations in key priority sectors for both countries:  artificial intelligence and digital technologies; biosciences and health; environment; oceans; agrotechnologies; aeronautics.

Offering a wide range of services

IN2NOVATION offers to companies a large range of services. IN2NOVATION assists companies in defining the calls for proposals, prospecting and selecting future partners. 

Support in defining the calls for proposals: 

The company expresses its need for innovation to the Platform, which then assesses the feasibility of the project and contributes to define its outlines (co-construction). 

Prospecting for research teams and publication of calls for proposals: 

Relying on the FCRF network and the reputation of its co-presidents, the Platform prospects the most skilled research teams. It publishes calls for proposals according to company’s confidentiality request. 

Support provided in the selection of research teams: 

The company will make the final decision and will be able to rely on the scientific expertise and advice from the Platform and its co-presidents.