1. Perspectives on the Bio-based economy
May 11, 2009
Hadi Salah

2. Defining Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Diagnostics
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Biofoods
Alternative energy
Biofuels
Biochemicals
May 11, 2009
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3. Trends in Biotechnology: Life Science Research
May 11, 2009
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4. Innovation: an important piece of the puzzle
Innovative companies consistently outperform their peers financially
Innovative industries contribute significantly more to a country’s GDP
Innovative countries are more productive and have better quality of life
May 11, 2009
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5. How to Innovate Innovation through collaboration
Most innovative companies are most collaborative
Apple, Toyota, and Google are examples: highly innovative and collaborative companies
Collaboration is just as important for smaller companies
May 11, 2009
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6. Take-home message Collaboration is key to innovation
Yet, it is a difficult task to accomplish
Government, companies, and academia all need to play a role
Promotion of collaboration across all stakeholders should be an integral part of the Canadian Blueprint
May 11, 2009
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7. “We accelerate growth”
Thank you
Hadi Salah
Industry Analyst
Technical Insights
Frost & Sullivan
“We accelerate growth”
May 11, 2009
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