Case Study 2: Rogers

Translating research to solve big problems today | Rogers and the University of British Columbia

Talent Type

Strategic Channel Manager with over two decades of experience in channel management focusing on innovation; worked with Fortune 100 to start-ups. Expert Product Manager with over two decades of experience working with multi-billion to several thousand(ideation) portfolios, worked with Fortune 500 and unicorn start-ups. 

Engagement Type

Flexible and On-Demand

Savings

30%+ savings 

Profile

Women in Technology

Gap

Sectors

Telecommunications & Academia

Hiring challenge

Rogers was planning to invest $5M in research funding at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and required expert support to help shape the new partnership model and focus on translating the research into commercial success at an accelerated pace. 

Solution

Our team helped negotiate the agreement and gather requirements across all partners, including business, legal, research units and senior leadership. Together we captured and analyzed the current state and each partner’s motivation to design and implement a repeatable partnership model and processes to ensure win-win outcomes for all partners. 

Testimonial

“Collaborating with TGS was a game changer. Together, we worked to establish a research and innovation partnership model that bridges academia and industry. The expertise of the team at TGS in innovation, product development, project management, and commercialization proved to be indispensable. As a result, we’ve created a bleeding-edge portfolio with the potential to transform industries using network and next-gen technologies. The team at TGS is unique, seasoned, passionate, and committed to delivering with excellence.” 

Jade, S., Innovation and Partnerships Lead

Results

These processes are now being used at UBC as well as the University of Waterloo and have resulted in new innovations coming to market – including 5G AI cameras for early wildfire detection in BC. This partnership model has been cited at all levels of government, academia and industry as hallmarks of innovative and impactful partnerships between industry and academia, 

Read more:

  • Rogers and UBC renew 5G research partnership through 2025 (https://innovation.ubc.ca/about/news/rogers-and-ubc-renew-5g-research-partnership-through-2025 / https://about.rogers.com/news-ideas/rogers-and-ubc-renew-5g-research-partnership-through-2025/

  • Rogers launches AI powered cameras to detect wildfires in BC (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-rogers-launches-ai-powered-cameras-to-detect-wildfires-in-bc/