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Almost two years after Ottawa's 'Innovation Hub' was first proposed, documents show the province has serious concerns as to whether the Hub can garner enough private-sector support or will create enough jobs to qualify for funding.

Almost two years after Ottawa's 'Innovation Hub' was first proposed, documents show the province has serious concerns as to whether the Hub can garner enough private-sector support or will create enough jobs to qualify for funding. Feb 9, 2009

Longview Solutions, a leading provider of corporate performance management (CPM) software, has kicked off a series of initiatives for customers and other companies impacted by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption in North America. Mention of Longview hosting a breakfast seminar titled "IFRS: Lessons Learned from 100 Countries--Top 10 Things You Need To Know" on March 25th in Toronto at the MaRS Centre.

Longview Solutions, a leading provider of corporate performance management (CPM) software, has kicked off a series of initiatives for customers and other companies impacted by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption in North America. Mention of Longview hosting a breakfast seminar titled "IFRS: Lessons Learned from 100 Countries--Top 10 Things You Need To Know" on March 25th in Toronto at the MaRS Centre. March 23, 2009

Ontario's clean technology industry is poised for growth, and is comprised of companies that manufacture, develop and sell competitive products. Cleantech companies need to gain greater globalization and increase their product commercialization.

Ontario's clean technology industry is poised for growth, and is comprised of companies that manufacture, develop and sell competitive products. Cleantech companies need to gain greater globalization and increase their product commercialization. Feb 17, 2009

Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities.

Wisdom Exchange Event was held at the MaRS Centre Feb 19, 2009. This event gathers leading growh firms and it is sponsored by the Ontario Government. Jason Myers, head of Canadian Manufacteurers & Exporters mentions the Canadian economy will get worse and last longer but there will be a list of business opportunities. Feb 19, 2009

University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event.

University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. Feb 20, 2009

Right Mountain event will be taking place at the MaRS Centre on May 38-39 in talks are geared towards career counselling.

Right Mountain event will be taking place at the MaRS Centre on May 38-39 in talks are geared towards career counselling. March 2, 2009

Ontario announced a new fund to attract and retain world-leading genomics researchers in the province.The $100-million Global Leadership Round in Genomics and Life Sciences will support globally-significant, collaborative research projects that are headquartered in Ontario. Dr. Evans is quoted stating that "the government must recognize that Ontario must invest in strong life science clusters."

VentureTalk Radio (VTR) tackles the difficult decisions that everyone must face when starting or owning a business. Hosted by Dr. Dale Pfost and Don Marvin who together have raised over $300 million dollars for companies, VTR airs every Friday at 3:00PM EST on WWBD AM 860, in Philadelphia. VentureTalk Radio uses a game-show format in which three entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to the show's hosts and guest judges, who ask questions and then score the presentations. Each entrepreneur gives a two-minute pitch about their product and business, and then judges critique the pitch and an executive summary that the entrepreneur sends previously. Judges offer pointers on what to look out for and how viable the idea is for financing. Winners from each week's show are eligible to be considered for the annual grand prize: A road trip with Marvin and Pfost to pitch their business to investors.

Deloitte Technology, Media and Telecom 2009 predictions event happened at MaRS.

InteraXon is a start-up that has developed the largest thought-controlled computer interface experiment in human history. MaRS Discovery District has been working with InteraXon to develop and market it's products.

Watch MaRS cleantech advisor and practice lead, Tom Rand, as he appears on a panel on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin. The issue: the Samsung deal - good for Ontarians or not? Other panelists on the Feb 2, 2010, show include: Randall Denley from the Ottawa Citizen; Kristopher Stevens from the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association; and Norm Rubin from Energy Probe.

With Steve Pakin host of The Agenda, Norm Rubin, Director of Nuclear Research, Randall Denley, Columnist with the Ottawa Citizen, Tom Rand, Cleantech Lead at the MaRS Discovery District, and Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association discuss the harnessing nature to boost Ontario's economy--what the Samsung deal means for Ontario.

Bering Media is offering digital direct mail marketing with a unique privacy-protection service.The company has attracted both investors and clients in its first 18 months of operation. Bering Media has received business development assistance from MaRS Discovery District.

Clean energy was mentioned in the Speech from the Throne. Tom Rand, MaRS Discovery District Clean Tech Practice Lead shares his views on what it means to marry jobs and the environment.

Dr. Calvin Stiller, Chair of Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Board Member of MaRS Discovery District and past chair of Genome Canada is a recipient for the 2010 Canada Gairdner Award.

This document provides the latest available internationally comparable data on patents. The patent indicators presented are designed to reflect recent trends in innovative activities across a wide range of OECD member and non-member countries.

"CBOC provides information on Canadian economic trends, public policy, and organizational performance. Three important subject matters covered are: Economic Performance Trends: Forecast indicators, Historical indicators, Custom services, Conference information, Dictionaries, and a link to the Canadian Tourism Research Institute. More specifically, the Economic forecast indicators focus on Canadian, Provincial, Metropolitan, and Industrial outlooks, as well as at U.S. forecasts."

"The United States spends more on health care-related research and development than any other country. In 2003, it was estimated that the Federal government alone spent over $26 billion. Pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers and other private companies invested over $10 billion more. At its best, the American health care system is capable of delivering care unsurpassed anywhere else in the world. Yet, a 1999 Institute of Medicine study estimated that as many as 98,000 Americans die each year from hospital related medical errors. A recent study by the Rand Corporation (a non-profit think tank) concluded that less than 50 percent of encounters with doctors and hospitals resulted in optimal, evidence-based treatment. Studies show that as many as 42 million Americans - almost 15 percent of the population - lack health care insurance. Surveys reveal that patients do not feel they have adequate information about their conditions, and that their experience with health care ranks below that of most other sectors, in fact below that of the post office. In the aggregate, the country is spending nearly $2 trillion on health care, and yet the nation's health care system does not meet acceptable thresholds for safety, quality, access or cost. In 2005, VHA Health Foundation's board of directors sought to better understand the reasons behind this paradox. The foundation commissioned Larry Keeley and his associates at Doblin Inc. to apply the rigorous analytical methods that are used in their evaluation of other American industries and companies. The project set out to discover when, where and how innovation was taking place in health care. It also sought to identify organizations that were developing model innovation processes, and to explore where opportunities for successful innovation might lay."

An in-depth review of the private equity market in Canada. This fifth installment in the series, produced in conjunction with McKinsey & Company, provides a fact-based perspective of the key trends shaping the Canadian private equity market Volume 1: produced by Goodman and Carr LLP, provides an in-depth review of key market facts. It describes the main characteristics of Canada's private equity market, the preferences of its participants, and the market activity over the past year.

"The Centre for Social Innovation is a place-based hub of ideas, people, services and strategies. In partnership with Urbanspace Property Group, they provide 18,000 square feet of shared workspace in downtown Toronto. The Centre for Social Innovation is home to a community of nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, artists, green businesses, and individual innovators. Working together, they lower costs, create synergies, and spark new ideas for advancing their shared interests. The Centre for Social Innovation explores new ideas in collaboration, social entrepreneurship and systems change. These interests guide their work. Their website only offers a subscription to their email newsletter, Social Innovator's Update. Join to receive information on news and events in this space."

MaRS Discovery District, brings individuals and companies with innovative ideas together with a roster of high-level advisers and mentors who provide guidance as well as contacts.MaRS is crucial for the viability of Canadian companies competing against larger foreign rivals. Oct 16, 2009