OFCRIN Goals
- Conduct world-class research and development to address the technical barriers to fuel cell commercialisation.
- Support the growth and success of fuel cell related commercial activities in Ontario.
- Bring together a multidisciplinary, highly motivated team of world-class scientists and engineers.
- Ensure that Ontario continues to be a leader in the development of fuel cell related technologies.
- Develop a pool of highly trained individuals for the growing fuel cell industry.
- Annual reduction of GHG emissions in Ontario by an estimated 9000 tonnes of CO2 per year through the installation of 2000 kW of off-grid and distributed fuel cell power products.
- Creation of 800 to 1,000 new skilled jobs for the design and manufacture of fuel cell systems and components.
- Creation of 15 to 20 new businesses in the fuel cell sector.
- Creation of 80 to 100 highly qualified personnel at the M.Sc. or Doctoral level.
- The fundamental mission of the OFCRIN is to generate knowledge that leads to innovation.
Off to a Good Start
- Forty two HQP are being supported by OFCRIN funding.
- Four HQP have graduated into high tech jobs including two directly into fuel cell industry.
- Budget on track despite delays in start up Most private sector partners still on-board and contributing per plan.
- Responding to the evolving needs of our industrial partners.
