INO (National Optics Institute) Canada's largest center of expertise in optics/photonics. A leading technology developer and provider, its unique range of comprehensive services for entrepreneurs, advanced manufacturers and R&D organizations includes: consultation; module, product, and system design and development; process development and commercialization support (prototype, production model development and short-run production). INO also create intellectual property and offer a variety of innovative technologies and processes for transfer to entrepreneurs interested in commercialization opportunities. No other center in Canada provides such an extensive offer.
INO is over 4,000 R&D contracts completed, 24 spin-offs created, 39 technology transfers conducted, 103 patents granted, 100 patents pending, and 23 international cooperative agreements signed. INO counts 225 employees, 80% with high-level technical training.
