The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa's leading member-based economic development corporation for fostering the advancement of the region's globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries. OCRI delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and OCRI, through its members set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa's economy forward.
OCRI is a non-profit, partnership organization that operates on an annual budget that comes from a variety of sources including: municipal, federal and provincial government; membership fees; professional development programs; and private sector contributions.
OCRI MISSION
To lead Ottawa in economic development by connecting business, research, education, government and talent to advance the competitiveness of our knowledge-based industries and institutions, to build wealth and enhance our quality of life.
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WHO DOES OCRI CONNECT?
With a growing base of 615 member companies, OCRI brings more than 120,00 people, ideas and resources together.
OCRI membership includes large corporations, small and medium sized technology companies, research laboratories, post-secondary academic institutions, regional government, school boards, businesses that service the technology industry, and private individuals.
OCRI supports its members and unifies its partners to grow Ottawa's economy with technology and innovation at the core. We drive partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Ottawa's technology, academic and government community. |
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HOW DOES OCRI OPERATE?
OCRI contributes to the prosperity and quality of life in the Ottawa region by:
- developing and enriching Ottawa's talent;
- marketing Ottawa to attract investment and business;
- enabling entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses;
- meeting Canadian and global demands through intellectual and technological innovation;
- facilitating collaborative, leading edge research;
- fostering lifelong learning, and
- developing infrastructure and online service delivery for a 21st century city.
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You can learn more about OCRI at www.ocri.ca
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