TEC Edmonton and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation are promoting an information & networking working session on Thursday morning, March 1, 2012, entitled “how to do business with the federal government” as well as details on the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP)
For full details on the program and the meeting, please review the information below
This session is hosted by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), an excellent resource for companies looking at federal government ministries as potential clients.
The 3rd call for CICP proposals is pending and the deadline will be announced shortly.
Details about the event and registration are below:
March 1, 2012 ~ Office of Small & Medium Enterprises, Edmonton, AB
Information Seminar: Doing Business with the Federal Government and the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP)
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) of Public Works and Government Services Canada is delighted to invite you to the following event:
If you are a small or medium size business with a ready-to-be-commercialized product or service that you are interested in selling to the federal government, this session will help you decide whether and how to participate in the CICP. The information session includes the CICP details and guidance on preparing a submission for the third Call for Proposal.
The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) is a new, $40 million procurement program, launched as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to promote Canada’s economic growth as announced in Budget 2010.
The CICP targets innovation in four priority areas:
Environment Health· Enabling Technologies· Safety & Security
The CICP is managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), and implemented by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME). For more information about the program, please visit the CICP website:
To receive periodic updates about the CICP, sign up here: In addition to learning about CICP, we are offering information about “Doing Business with Federal Government.” This session will assist in the CICP contracting process as well as provide education on the following topics:
· Overview of the contracting process
· Registering in supplier databases
· Finding key purchasing contacts
· Bidding on opportunities
· Conducting market research through searching previously awarded contracts
· Searching for opportunities on MERX™
Event details:
Where: Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Auditorium, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, AB
When: 8-11:30 am Thursday, March 1, 2012
Please advise us should you require further information or special accommodations. Please note this is a scent-free event.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Alecia Wittmeier-Townley
CICP Coordinator, Western Region OSME