Growing Ontario's Innovation System:The Strategic Role of University Research

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Report written and compiled by Heather Munroe-Blum, Ph.D. with James Duderstadt, Ph.D and Sir Graeme Davies, Ph.D, Dec. 7/99

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPENDICES


	Letter of Transmittal and Executive Summary
	Acknowledgements
REPORT
	Background
	The Environment For Innovation in Ontario
	Key Assets
	Key Vulnerabilities - Part 1
	Key Vulnerabilities - Part 2
	Recommendations to Enhance Innovation Through University Research
	Create an Optimal University Research Poligy Environment for Innovation Grow Talent and University Research Competitiveness and Construct a World-Class Infrastructure Expand the Impact of University Research and Foster Entrepreneurship Foster Local, National and Global Innovation Networks and Global Profile Celebrate our People, Achievements and Success
	Performance Indicators and Returns on Enhanced Investments in Talent, Knowledge and Knowledge-Based Economic Growth
	Report Endnotes
	Some Views and Highlights of University Research and Innovation

Appendix A
Meetings and Interviews.
Appendix B
Economic Growth Sectors
Automotive
Information, Software & Communications Technology
Advanced Materials
Biotechonology & Innovative Human Therapies
Viticulture
Mining
Appendix C
References and Bibliography
Appendix D - Case Studies

CANADA
UNITED STATES
UNITED KINGDOM

SUMMARY

CASE STUDY END NOTES

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