Case for CANEUS Sector Consortia
Monday March 2, 2009
The morning of Monday, March 2 of the Workshops will provide participants with the raison d’être of CANEUS International and its Sector Consortia, as well as the CANEUS approach to implementing its goals.
CANEUS: Mission, Vision, & Goals
This plenary session outlines the mission,vision, and goals of CANEUS International, as well as the innovation framework and the methodology of CANEUS’ current projects. The details of CANEUS membership and the process for applications will be described.
Aerospace Technology Gap: Case for Sector Consortia
This plenary session makes a case for CANEUS’ Sector Consortia as a means of bridging the mid TRL Technology Gap, known to many as the “Valley of Death.” This session will also cover the process for launching Sector Consortia and projects within the CANEUS organization structure.
Implementation Approach and Success Criteria
This plenary session will outline the approach of Sector Consortia to implement their roadmaps, covering the needs and technology assessment, roadmap and business development, technology transition plan, and success metrics.
Programmatic Issues for the Sector Consortia
This plenary session will address the key challenges faced by all Sector Consortia in working on collaborative high-risk and high-cost projects. Issues to be addressed include intellectual property, non-disclosure agreements, funding, and government regulations.