Public Goods
Public Goods
Public Goods
Investment Attractiveness
Investing in this technology/product or service enables the developers to leverage other
technologies its not a one trick pony.
The extent of investment required can produce a measurable gain through (a) cost reduction; (b)
import replacement or (c) total factor productivity.
IP Portfolio
The development of this technology could provide a basis for commercial activity at some future
date, assuming that efficient flow of IP can occur.
R&D Capacity
In addition to direct Government of Alberta R&D funds, funds are available from other non
Government of Alberta sources to support this initiative (e.g. Federal government, charitable
trust funds, and philanthropic donations).
Number of researchers associated with this project and % of real time involvement anticipated.
Extent to which researchers are located across Alberta versus located in a single location.
The degree of involvement of the buyer in the development of the technology/product or
service at each stage of the development process
The degree of involvement of the Alberta innovation systems component organizations with the
project.
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Links to Public Policy
The degree of fit (preferably measurable) between the specific initiative and a declared public
policy objective of the Government of Alberta
The fit between the proposed technology/product or service and existing regulatory regimes
(Provincial, national, international)
The likely cost-benefit of the development
The extent to which the development of this technology/product or service improves access to
services for Albertans
The extent to which the development of this technology/product or service enables Albertans to
better compete and stay in the workplace