Manitoba Innovation Framework

The purpose of the Innovation Framework is: to foster an environment favourable for sustainable economic growth,  job creation and quality of life for Manitobans by enhancing the innovative capacity of all participants in the economy. All content is available in html format below: Executive Summary Introduction Actions Already Initiated Innovation Framework Targets Why Innovation Is Important Manitoba's Innovation System Innovation is Community-Based

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Strategic Priorities

• Advanced Manufacturing
  
  
• Aerospace
  
  
• Cultural & New Media Industries
  
  
• Hydro & Alternative Energy Developments
  
  
• Information & Communications Technologies
  
  
• Life Sciences - Biotechnology Industries
  
  

Manitoba's Approach to Innovation

Overview

Innovation Challenges and Recent Government Responses

1. Skilled Workforce Development Strategies
   
   
2. Strengthening Research Capacity
   
   
3. Effective Technology Commercialization Processes
   
   
4. Building Innovation Capacity Through Infrastructure Development
   
   
5. Ensuring a Competitive Innovation Environment
   
   
6. Improving Access to Government Services

Manitoba's Six Point Action Plan

The Manitoba government, in consultation with various communities and stake-holders, has identified six specific areas that require action.

We have responded by creating a six-point action plan.

These six actions are the foundation upon which Manitoba's Innovation Framework is built and are critical to its continuing success:

1. Action #1: Develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of an ever-changing economy
   - Skilled Workforce and Guiding Strategies
   - Additional Practices
   
   
2. Action #2: Strategically invest in research that builds on Manitoba's economic strengths
   
   
3. Action #3: Strategically invest in technology commercialization activities that develop and attract opportunities
   
   
4. Action #4: Connect communities to ensure that all Manitobans have the opportunity to participate in innovation activities
   
   
5. Action #5: Strengthen the environment for business innovation opportunities
   
   
6. Action #6: Foster a service philosophy and spirit in government that is citizen-driven, innovative and results oriented

This plan is designed to assist the government in meeting our targets. It will help us overcome existing challenges and make the most of potential opportunities to build the capacity for innovation in Manitoba.  The potential for innovative development in our province is limitless. With the creation of this Innovation Framework, the provincial government is poised to tap that potential to its fullest.

• Conclusion

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