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In 2002–2003, the NCEs supported 1,613 researchers in 68 Canadian
universities. Across Canada, the networks partnered with 184 provincial
and federal government departments, 44 hospitals and 232 other organizations,
thus accelerating the use of research results by organizations that
can employ them to benefit Canadians.
The networks also built partnerships with 756 Canadian and foreign companies to generate high-quality research that meets the needs of industry.
NCEs make a practice of leveraging support through industry partners.
A typical example is a powerful new laser technology that promises a
new era in operating room procedures, telecommunications and micro-manufacturing.
It is being commercialized by a long-standing industry partner of the
network that developed the technology.
In a second example, a venture-capital company is investing seed financing for microchip-testing technology. In a third, significant
investments are being made to commercialize an advanced protein-bonding technology.
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