Areas of Focus

CCSIP objectives directly support the policy agendas established by the Governments of California and Canada. The CCSIP Steering Committee champions the following priorities and specific RD&D project areas:

Thematic Priorities

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
Information and Communications Technologies
Advanced Transportation and Energy
Water, Food and Nutrition
Nanotechnology
Infectious Diseases
Venture Capital & Intellectual Property
Development of Highly Qualified Personnel

Specific RD&D Project Areas

Cancer Stem Cells
Broadband Internet Connectivity and Applications
Sustainable Energy, including Biofuels
Water Management
Micro-Macro Interfaces
Global Health
Cross-border Flows
Knowledge Exchange; Training; Research Excellence

Members of the bilateral Steering Committee and the CCSIP stakeholders aim to more fully engage industry and the investment community and maximize the development of highly qualified personnel for all priority sectors going forward.