Technology Deployment

Role of InnoTech Alberta or other deployment strategies.

InnoTech Alberta will lead the technology deployment pillar of the AbAMI Hub. Leveraging its position as a designated cluster in national networks and hubs, long-standing relationships with industry consortia, and an established technology platform, InnoTech, through the Hub, provides industry with a unique pathway to test and deploy new technologies. The connection to a government-supported organization that is deeply embedded in industry ensures industry can access the expertise and infrastructure needed to deploy manufacturing innovations.

Operating on a membership model, the technology deployment pillar offers customized support that aligns with the level of assistance with both organizational needs and the manufacturing technology being developed. Recognizing that access and affordability can be barriers, this model allows companies to test equipment before purchase, pursue longer-term production-scale use, or engage in ongoing fee-for-service research and development supported by the Hub.

Through this structure, InnoTech Alberta can continue to advance manufacturing solutions developed under the AbAMI research pillar by:

1. Determining feasibility for industry adoption and operational integration;
2. Advising on further developments to be deployment-ready, including technology assessments and field trials;
3. Conducting technology readiness audits to support adoption of new manufacturing solutions;
4. Support negotiations on technology licensing and intellectual property access; and
5. Advising and supporting the transition of technologies from research and development to industry deployment.