Recognized as a best-in-class model, CMC Microsystems delivers a national program that is enabling internationally-competitive research results. It is a model that is accelerating the commercial potential of microsystems research for economic and social advantage. Over the last year, CMC delivered a value of more than $22.5 million to Canadian universities. Other key outcomes include:
Contributing to Microsystems Research and Training
Over the last year, CMC facilitated the fabrication of 377 designs in microelectronics, MEMS, microfluidics and optoelectronics and contributed to the development of highly qualified people with 503 CMC-enabled graduate students moving to related industry in Canada. Other key outcomes include:
| Research Outcomes Enabled by CMC |
2008 |
| National Awards |
103 |
| International Awards |
77 |
| Journal and Other Publications |
2275 |
| Graduate Student Courses |
339 |
| Undergraduate Student Courses |
362 |
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CMC hosted its first national Workshop on Microsystems for Life Science Research and Technology Development on October 23, 2006, bringing together over 80 delegates from academia, industry and government. The workshop aimed to facilitate the exchange of ideas about current investigations, gather research requirements and acquire feedback on infrastructure that may accelerate research with potential application in the life sciences. |
Contributing to Commercial Outcomes
| Commercialization Outcomes Enabled by CMC |
2008 |
| Licences |
22 |
| Disclosures |
29 |
| Patents (applied for and/or issued) |
72 |
| Startup Companies |
6 |
| Interactions with Foreign Industry |
75 |
| Interactions with Canadian Industry |
285 |
| $ Value of Canadian Interactions |
$14.9M |
| $ Value of Foreign Interactions |
$2.7M |
| System-on-Chip Technologies Inc., a spinoff from Wilfrid Laurier University, is capitalizing on the growing market demand for high-performance, cost-effective videoconferencing. The company is aiming to make high-end high-definition television (HDTV) videoconferencing accessible and affordable for hospitals, schools and small- to -medium-sized businesses. Founder of the company benefited from access to tools and technologies provided by CMC during the early stages of their research. The founding team includes (left to right): Chad Hartman, Shaun Wigger, Dr. Shaowen Song and Dr. Yaser Kerachian. |
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