About
Mission
The Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) is a conduit for innovation, supporting the aerospace and manufacturing sectors by providing access to technological assets, applied research expertise and specialized training.
Funding Partners
The Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) is a part of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) Technology Access Centre (TAC) program. TACs help local companies, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, become more productive and innovative by providing them with ready access to college expertise, technology and equipment.
TACAM is funded in part by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) College and Community Innovation Program.
TACAM is also a proud member of Tech-Access Canada.
Key Partners
TACAM collaborates with a strong network of organizations, including sector councils and provincial technology service providers to leverage collective capability for industry. Key organizations whose involvements have been and will continue to be advantageous in complementing TACAM’s capabilities include:
Advisory Team
Voting Members
- Sean McKay, Honger Innovations Inc. – Board Chair
- Jeff Thomas, Argus Industries
- Kerry Harris, NRC
- Ron Koslowsky, CME Manitoba
- Alberto Velasco-Acosta, YES! Winnipeg
- Brent Ostermann Standard, Aero
- Bob Hastings, WestCARD
- Bamidele Akinrinlola, Precision ADM Inc.
- Ron Vanderwees, Vehicle Technology Centre
Non-voting Members
- Jolen Galaugher, Director, Research Partnerships and Innovation
- Derek Kochenash, Dean, School of Skilled Trades and Technology
- Janfizza Bukhari, Director, Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing
- Sam Owsianski, Manager, Research Programs