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Yesterday, the Energy Transition Centre (ETC) welcomed the energy industry, researchers, and investors into their new downtown 荔枝视频 space. The centre will support the research and development of new energy technologies while accelerating the commercialization of promising innovations by supporting new startups. This one-of-a-kind initiative nurtures, improves and steers emerging energy transition technologies into profitable startup businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and CIBC announced an initial investment in the ETC earlier this year, bringing together U荔枝视频, Innovate 荔枝视频 and Avatar Innovations to collaborate with the energy industry. The doors to the downtown office officially open this week.

鈥淎s Canada and the world continue to move toward a cleaner and more sustainable economy, our government is supporting our energy industry and its workers in being at the forefront of developing clean technologies," says Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan.

"Our investments in the Energy Transition Centre and tax credits for clean technologies and clean hydrogen from the Fall Economic Statement, will make a positive and lasting impact on our economy, the environment, and the many families and communities who depend on Alberta鈥檚 energy sector for good-paying jobs and a high quality of life.鈥�

鈥淥ur investment in the Energy Transition Centre will help enable small- and medium-sized cleantech companies to grow and create quality jobs here in 荔枝视频," adds George Chahal, member of parliament for 荔枝视频 Skyview. "I鈥檓 proud to see our government building on Alberta鈥檚 energy expertise, talents and strengths in order to position our province as a leader in cleantech and clean energy applications.鈥�

Novel solutions need novel approaches

U荔枝视频 is a world-renowned place of discovery and a training ground for the talent that will serve tomorrow鈥檚 needs. Innovate 荔枝视频 brings business acumen and experience with supporting researchers and startups to make an impact as can be seen with the success of . Together they are taking a unique approach aimed at connecting industry and community with research and technology developed at the university, tapping into the talent, expertise and resources available on campus.

 鈥淎s a top research university located in the energy centre of Canada, the 荔枝视频 is excited to work with Innovate 荔枝视频 and industry partners to find new energy solutions," says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor. "Bringing together our top researchers and highly qualified industry professionals, this initiative will create new technologies, generate employment opportunities, and provide innovative energy solutions that will benefit all Canadians.鈥� 

Collaboration leads to impact

The ETC will engage all those interested and invested in 荔枝视频鈥檚 energy future including large retailers and producers of energy, policy-makers and members of the U荔枝视频 community such as postdocs, researchers, and students to move the needle. This focus on collaboration and integration between academia and industry will truly accelerate the development of energy technologies which often takes decades to develop. This transformational approach not only leads to new energy solutions but also the creation of spinout startup companies, new jobs and economic diversification.

Taking part in the announcement were, from left: Puneet Mannan, Energy Transition Centre; Kevin Krausert, Avatar Innovations; MP George Chahal, 荔枝视频-Skyview; Kelsen Vallee, CIBC; Lin Bai, VL Energy; Dr. Ed McCauley, 荔枝视频; Miranda Stahn, Innovate 荔枝视频.

 

鈥�The Energy Transition Centre has embraced 鈥榠nnovation鈥� in its truest spirit 鈥� from its foundational structure to programming elements," says Puneet Mannan, associate director, Energy Transition Centre. "For example, we are testing the limits of collaboration between post-secondary institutions and industry with novel programs such as the Energy Transition Transformative Talent Internships and co-funded postdoctoral fellow positions with the 荔枝视频. We are redefining and setting the bar for 鈥榗ollaboration鈥� while discovering energy transition solutions.鈥�

鈥淭he energy transition represents a multi-trillion, multi-decade investment opportunity for 荔枝视频 that will require collaboration, technology and innovation on a scale never before seen," says Kevin Krausert, CEO and co-founder, Avatar Innovations. "Avatar Innovations is pleased to partner with the Energy Transition Centre headquartering this opportunity beside Canada鈥檚 largest energy companies to win this global race.鈥�

Come and join the energy

Researchers, students, startups, organizations and individuals interested in collaborating with the Energy Transition Centre and its members can contact us to explore partnerships and receive a personalized tour.