Open Discussion and NGen Canada & the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Update

The Innovation Supercluster Initiative is investing $950 million to support business-led innovation superclusters across Canada. The Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster (AMS) has been established in Ontario and is led by the nonprofit organization NGen Canada (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada). NGen matches manufacturing companies with new technologies like IoT, AI, 3D printing and robotics to drive advanced manufacturing in Canada. This presentation will update us on the latest news from NGen, getting registered in the database, project funding requirements, a Pitch Day overview and more. Technology and manufacturing companies in Halton will play a key role in collaborating on AMS projects, come out to the next Silicon Halton Internet of Things (IoT) Peer2Peer and learn more.

About AMS Halton: The AMS Halton Working Group was formed through the Milton Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and the MCC Government Relations Committee. It is managed by Richard Bolton (Chair [From Centricity360]) and Scott McCammon (Co-Chair [From the Milton Chamber of Commerce]). This working group is made up of individuals from Halton Region, The Town of Milton, Milton Education Village Innovation Centre as well as key individuals from Silicon Halton, Haltech, BDC, all the Chambers of Commerce including Milton, Halton Hills, Oakville and Burlington, educational institutions and other private technology companies.The shared vision for the group is to educate on the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster and the Innovation Corridor as well as ensuring that Halton based technology businesses play an active role in projects released from NGen Canada as well as contributing to the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster in any collaborative or partnership means. Regional collaboration is key.

About Centricity360:Centricity360 offers strategic advisory, management and marketing services to forward-thinking business leadership teams and organizations. With a customer-driven focus, we provide vision and direction in the area of innovation and marketing to empower organizations to create dynamic growth through consistent innovation of compelling products and services.“Business has only two functions — marketing and innovation.” ― Peter Drucker

Presenter: Richard Bolton – AMS Halton Chair | Centricity360 Senior Consultant/Principal