The mission of the Alberta Informatics Circle of
Research Excellence (iCORE) is to attract and grow a critical mass of
exceptional researchers in the field of informatics. iCORE not only
attracts world-class researchers to raise the standard of research and
education at Alberta universities, but also supports the growth of
knowledge-based industries through:
- The Industry Chair Program
- Developing Entrepreneurial Talent
- Showcasing Alberta Research
- Supporting Innovative Communities
1. Industry Chair Program
University-industry collaboration is becoming more popular in Canada as
more businesses recognize the importance of developing close ties to
highly qualified people and intellectual property. iCORE’s supports
university-industry collaboration primarily though the Industry Chair
program. This program provides matching funding to support five-year
relationships between an industry partner and a university-based
research team. For information on Industry Chair Establishment grants
click here.
Current Industry Chairs include: