Membership Code of Conduct

As part of membership each MICA member agrees to a social contract that embodies and upholds the values and principles that will create a culture of trust and inclusivity. The key membership guiding principles outlined below indicate that members agree to work together to strengthen and improve the innovation ecosystem for mining in Canada

Membership Guiding Principles

1. Members share the vision to build the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network (the 'Network') that connects Regional Mining Clusters to Innovation Centres across Canada to create a National Network of Innovation for Mining. This ecosystem aims to create high-tech jobs by accelerating the commercialization of late-stage clean-tech solutions for use in the mining sector and other industrial sectors of the economy.
2. Members share the belief that MICA will maximize the contribution of innovation to the Canadian economy and improve the performance of the mining industry and so lead the transition to a lowcarbon economy that can help arrest Climate Change.
3. Members agree that the goal of the MICA Network is to establish a more cohesive and robust ecosystem of innovators that understands the needs of the mining industry in Canada as well as globally and develops SMEs that are aware of the market demand and sales potential domestically, as well as internationally.
4. Members share the vision of collaborating with like-minded organizations seeking to identify synergistic win-win opportunities, leveraging skills, knowledge, IP, and expertise.
5. Members are committed to the mission to create made-in-Canada solutions that will serve the mining industry across Canada and major mining jurisdictions around the world.
6. Members agree to contribute to the Network by participating in Network activities, sharing best practices, networking at both virtual and in-person events, as well as fostering and creating an environment for the cross-pollination of ideas.
7. Membership in MICA is renewable annually, with a membership model that reflects the needs and contributions of the members, with a tiered subscription fees designed to ensure the growth and sustainability of the Network.
8. Membership in MICA provides access to; MICA networking and training events, MICA commercialization support services, offers the option to respond to Calls for Proposals for project funding and access to the MICA Portal (www.micanetwork.ca).