Question 1

Will it cost my organization anything to register?

Accepted Answer

There is no cost to become a Registered Council Member. Those who register will become a listed person or organization of interest in our database, and will be added to our mailing list.

Additional benefits are available to Sponsoring Members. Learn more.

Question 2

Does my company, lab, or organization need to be of a certain size before we sign up?

Accepted Answer

No! As long as your organization has a web presence, has an office or is located in Canada, and is involved in the robotics ecosystem in some capacity, you are welcome to become an organizational member.

Question 3

I’m building robots on my own but I have a website. Can I still register with the Canadian Robotics Council?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Robot hobbyists and enthusiasts, including students, are an important part of Canada’s growing informal robotics community. If you have a personal website and would like to be kept informed of Council activities, please fill out your information in the application form and select ‘Trade Schools/STEM Educators/Hobby Groups’ in the ‘Ecosystem Role’ section.

Question 4

Who should fill out the form on behalf of my organization or unit?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who has the authority to represent or make decisions for your organization or unit may fill out the registration form. Please ensure that your organization’s preferred lead contact / designate for the Council is submitted in the form.

Question 5

My organization has multiple units or branches. Should each unit fill out the form separately? On which unit do I base my employee count/company size?

Accepted Answer

If your organization has multiple units or branches with distinct leadership, each one should register separately. Examples include companies with branches in different cities, or different lab groups from the same university or institute.

When indicating organization size / employee count, report the number of employees in the specific unit that you are registering.

Question 6

I represent an existing trade, geographical, or other cluster/association. Can we collaborate?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Please fill out your info in the application form and select ‘Advocacy/Policymaking Group’ or ‘Service Provider’ in the ‘Ecosystem Role’ section.

Question 7

What is a ‘NAICS Code’?

Accepted Answer

NAICS Codes are used by governments to indicate the overall purpose of the organization from an economic perspective within a North American context. It focuses on the primary ‘output’ of the organization.

Question 8

Why are you collecting NAICS Codes?

Accepted Answer

Collecting NAICS codes will help us show how our robotics ecosystem fits into the Canadian economy.

Question 9

How do I know what my NAICS Code is?

Accepted Answer

We have included a list of the most common NAICS Codes below, and on our How to Join page.
 
If you are a public research lab/university: Select 611 (Educational Services)

If you are a private research lab: Select 541 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

If you build general purpose robots for multiple industries (arms, platforms, combination): Select 33X (Robotics Manufacturing)

If you are a startup incubator or accelerator: Select 541 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

If you are a consultancy or professional services firm: Select 541 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

If you are a software development firm: Select 541 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

If you are a private equity or investment firm: Select 523 (Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities)

If you are a branch of the government: Select 921 (Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support)

Question 10

Where can I learn more about NAICS Codes?

Accepted Answer

More information about NAICS Codes can be found on the Statistics Canada website:
 
https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/subjects/standard/naics/2017/introduction

Question 11

Can international organizations join the Canadian Robotics Council?

Accepted Answer

Yes, international groups are welcome to register or become Sponsoring Members.

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SOME ANSWERS

Will it cost my organization anything to register?

Does my company, lab, or organization need to be of a certain size before we sign up?

I’m building robots on my own but I have a website. Can I still register with the Canadian Robotics Council?

Who should fill out the form on behalf of my organization or unit?

My organization has multiple units or branches. Should each unit fill out the form separately? On which unit do I base my employee count/company size?

I represent an existing trade, geographical, or other cluster/association. Can we collaborate?

What is a ‘NAICS Code’?

Why are you collecting NAICS Codes?

How do I know what my NAICS Code is?

Where can I learn more about NAICS Codes?

Can international organizations join the Canadian Robotics Council?

HELP US UNITE THE CANADIAN ROBOTICS ECOSYSTEM

LET'S GET YOU SOME ANSWERS

Will it cost my organization anything to register?

Does my company, lab, or organization need to be of a certain size before we sign up?

I’m building robots on my own but I have a website. Can I still register with the Canadian Robotics Council?

Who should fill out the form on behalf of my organization or unit?

My organization has multiple units or branches. Should each unit fill out the form separately? On which unit do I base my employee count/company size?

I represent an existing trade, geographical, or other cluster/association. Can we collaborate?

What is a ‘NAICS Code’?

Why are you collecting NAICS Codes?

How do I know what my NAICS Code is?

Where can I learn more about NAICS Codes?

Can international organizations join the Canadian Robotics Council?

HELP US UNITE THE CANADIAN ROBOTICS ECOSYSTEM

LET'S GET YOU
SOME ANSWERS