This keynote presentation highlighted the strategic plan for NORCAT', one of Canada's pre-eminent innovation and health and training centres focused on driving economic and social prosperity in Canada.

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NORCAT – Our Path Forward
Sudbury Chamber of Commerce
April 26th, 2013

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There are three key objectives I am hoping to achieve today:
1. Provide an overview of NORCAT, our key services and programs, and
our strategic direction over the next five years
2. Highlight our near-term priority initiatives for this upcoming fiscal year
3. Answer any questions / address any comments that you may have
Objectives
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The Development of our 5-year Strategic Plan
Over the past six months, we have engaged customers, staff,
entrepreneurs, corporations, partners, community leaders, government,
academic and research institutions, and market researchers to understand
their perspectives on the role of NORCAT has played and should play in the
future.

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Our values embody the calibre, charisma, and characteristics of our team
and our organization. The people that work at NORCAT demonstrate and
celebrate these values all day, every day.
Our Values
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Results and Impact
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Trust and Integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration
Community Engagement

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NORCAT is a private, non-profit organization, that empowers our clients,
our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of productivity,
innovation, and life-long learning in Canada and beyond.
Our Vision
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NORCAT – Our Strategic Priorities – 2014 to 2019
• As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s
Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to
help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies
• Develop and provide leading, world-class programs, services, and resources
to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace
and beyond
• Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and
key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of
productivity, innovation, and life-long learning
• Create a dynamic and exciting workplace that fosters collaboration,
learning and development, and a desire to achieve excellence
• Build a global brand as a combination “think tank” / “do tank” sharing and
promoting our client’s success and thought leadership
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As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s
Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to
help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies
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4-10% of new companies
become high-growth firms.
Only…
But the top…
1% in any given year generate
roughly 40% of new jobs.
5% in any given year generate
roughly 66% of new jobs.
High-Growth Firms and the Future of the American Economy, Kaufmann Institute, 2011
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The Future of our Community, Province, and Country

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The “Innovation Broker” – Where NORCAT Fits
Angel
Business
Seed
Growth
PoP
Entrepreneurs
SME’s Corporations
Social
Innovation
IT,
Communications
and Entertainment
Natural Resources
/ Cleantech
Life Sciences /
Healthcare
Enablers
NORCAT
NORCAT focuses on
driving high potential
emerging clients while
providing appropriate
support and inspiration
to burgeoning
entrepreneurs
• Scalable, technology-
based , or innovative
social purpose
ventures
• Sector agnostic
“brokerage” for large
corporate players;
connecting quality
ventures with
prospective partners
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As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT acts as Sudbury’s
Regional Innovation Centre, with strong connections to other innovation
centres and corporates across Canada that can be leveraged to expedite
the resolution of our client’s challenges
Creating Virtual Density – How we win!
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Our Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs in our Community
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Develop and provide leading, world-class programs, services, and
resources to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the
workplace and beyond
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Training and Development - The Global Market Need
The Ontario Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board
estimates that the average
lost time injury costs more
than $106,500 per incident;
at that rate the estimated
cost of workplace accidents,
injuries, and illnesses in
2009 alone was nearly $7
billion.
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Globally, about 2.2 million people die every year from occupational
accidents and diseases, while some 270 million suffer serious non-fatal
injuries and another 160 million fall ill for shorter or longer periods from
work-related causes.

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Our Target Markets – Thinking Big!
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Mining
Construction
Engineering
Oil & Gas/Energy
Healthcare
Government
NORCAT

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Instructor Lead Training
• Mix of classroom based, applied learning
and on-site training at the NORCAT
Underground Training Centre
• Quality feedback from clients that informs
new services and programs and continuous
improvement priorities
• Developing new modules and specialty
programs based on industry needs
eLearning / Computer-based Training
• Extensive library of courses with proven
pedagogy and curriculum
• Established partnerships to service remote
and distance clients
Our Products and Services – Training and Development
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• Branded NORCAT “driver’s licence”
card contains workers full training
history and records to ensure on-
site compliance and validation with
ease and efficiency
• Industry standard cloud-based
health and safety record
management system to enhance
transparency, efficiency, and
validation for our clients
• NORCAT’s RFID Tag-in / Tag-out
system enables on-site controls and
compliance management,
productivity management, workflow
management
Our Products and Services – Record Management
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Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and
key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of
productivity, innovation, and life-long learning
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NORCAT Commons
The NORCAT Commons is a creative
and dynamic place designed to
celebrate innovation and for
entrepreneurs to work together and
share ideas to accelerate the growth
of their scalable and sustainable
businesses.
Being a member of the NORCAT
Commons means you have a flexible
month-to-month, co-location
working space that brings you
together with other like-minded
entrepreneurs to share ideas,
enhance your network, and discuss
challenges and opportunities.
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Underground Training and Technology Testing Centre
The NORCAT Underground Training
and Technology Testing Centre is a
site-specific co-location workplace
that provides infrastructure,
connections, and services adjacent
to an applied operating mine
environment.
The Technology Testing Centre
adheres to the same principles as
the NORCAT Commons - bringing
together like-minded individuals
and companies in a world-class
innovation and testing centre
environment to meet the specific
needs of the mining industry.
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Northern Centre for Advanced Technology
1545 Maley Drive | Sudbury, ON | P3A 4R7
@norcat
www.norcat.org
www.facebook.com/NORCAT