Though Canada makes considerable investments in academic research, its struggle with productivity is well documented. Knowledge mobilization remains a significant challenge. The capstone research funding organization has the potential to address this shortcoming. 

As the Standing Committee on Science and Research considers recommendations for a new capstone organization, Polytechnics Canada sees tremendous value in the creation of an organization focused on connecting academic research to the innovation supply chain.

Polytechnics Canada’s recommendations include:

• Identify priorities and focus for the new capstone research organization
• Assess capacity and expertise to address those priorities across the research ecosystem
• Encourage and support inter-disciplinary partnerships, including with industry partners who are positioned to test and implement research findings