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Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District is one of the award winners of The Women's Executive Network (WXN)(TM) prestigious 2009 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100(TM) Awards. MaRS Discovery District is a non-profit innovation centre that brings science and technology entrepreneurs together with business leaders. Nov 30, 2009

"Governor Pat Quinn is visiting Canada re: economic development and promoting Illinois' trade and business opportunities, as well as tourism and life sciences industries.Governor Quinn also met with key members of the life sciences and bio-energy communities at a meeting hosted by MaRS Innovation and MaRS Discovery District at the MaRS Centre."

"MTS Allstream Inc. ("MTS Allstream") has partnered with MaRS Discovery District ("MaRS") - a leading innovation centre that supports Canadian innovation by connecting science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills and capital. MaRS will showcase new and dynamic green technologies at the 2009 Allstream Global Forum: An Evening with Vice President Al Gore being held November 24 at the Allstream Centre, Toronto. "MaRS will showcase the following three emerging Canadian companies at this year's "Green Gallery of Innovation": Echologics Engineering Inc.,Skymeter Corp., and Clean Energy Developments. Nov 6, 2009

Technology innovators will have an opportunity to jump start their ideas with a new accelerator program from MaRS Discovery District. Called JOLT, the program is focused on building high-growth Web and mobile companies in the information, communications and entertainment sectors.

Technology innovators will have an opportunity to jump start their ideas with a new accelerator program from MaRS Discovery District. Called JOLT, the program is focused on building high-growth Web and mobile companies in the information, communications and entertainment sectors.

Ibraheem Khan, co-inventor, Smarter Alloy, a MaRS client states that the Ontario Centre of Excellence and MaRS Discovery District provided them support, resources and opportunities to connect with potential partners, customers, investors and talent.

The family of Dr. John Evans, a co-founder of the MaRS Discovery District is donating $10 million to create a new experimental lab.

Film Italia and the Italian Trade Commission's annual TIFF party took on a chameleon theme set at the MaRS Discovery Centre. With six films and 13 co-productions from Italy at this year's Toronto International Film Festival and the Italian Trade Commission and Film Italia's reputation for hosting an annual festival event known for its venue selection-past parties have been held at the T.T.C.'s Lower Bay station and on a tall ship docked at H.T.O. Park-publicist Kim Graham of Kim Graham & Associates said she received lots of last-minute R.S.V.P.s to the group's TIFF party Wednesday night. The lower-key festival event, held at the MaRS Discovery District, attracted more than 400 people and took on a chameleon theme and slogan: "Try on the colours of Italian cinema."

MaRS Innovation (a sister company of MaRS Discovery District) brokers a deal between scientists at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Sanofi-Pasteur Canada. The product helps wounds heal more quickly -- potentially benefiting diabetics whose wounds tend to reopen. It's an example of how commercialization of medical technologies is moving from lab to real health outcomes.

MaRS Discovery District, one of Canada's largest tech incubators' is looking to hire a President and COO.

Addictive Mobility, a leader in mobile social targeting and a MaRS client, participated in tthe Social Media for the Enterprise--powered by professional social network, LinkedIn and MaRS Discovery District. The panel discussion was held February 15, 2012 at the MaRS Centre.

MaRS Discovery District has published an infographic that highlights Toronto's startup-savvy neighbourhoods. Leveraging location data from MaRS Advisory Services, the organization pin pointed concentration levels in the city's various sub-regions. 

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Idea Couture and MaRS Discovery District, two companies at the forefront of innovation, have successfully partnered to remodel and reinvigorate the MaRS online experience.

MaRS Discovery District announced  substantial funding support from the Rockefeller Foundation and the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation will be made available for the Centre for Impact Investing, to be housed at MaRS.

MaRS Discovery District seeks to create hub of innovation. MaRS is relaunching construction of its Phase 2 project that was put on hold when the recession hit. The MaRS Phase 2 construction is expected to be completed by 2013. Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation is interviewed.

Dr Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District discusses Canadian innovation with Amanda Lang and a panel of experts on CBC's The National.

Canada is becoming an urban nation. Mention of MaRS Discovery District receiving an award for "Creative City" where it has space for cutting-edge research and helps to turn into commercial opportunities.

Mention of MaRS Discovery District receiving the Creative City Award through the Urban Leadership Awards from the Canadian Urban Institute.

Mention of MaRS Discovery District receiving the Creative City Award through the Urban Leadership Awards from the Canadian Urban Institute. April 9, 2009

Liberal Critic for Industry, Science and Technology Marc Garneau will be traveling across Canada to consult with Canadians on how to revitalize Canada's scientific industry and will include MaRS Discovery District on his tour.

Liberal Critic for Industry, Science and Technology Marc Garneau will be traveling across Canada to consult with Canadians on how to revitalize Canada's scientific industry and will include MaRS Discovery District on his tour. April 13, 2009

Several high-rise sites in the downtown core have been temporarily shut down as the developers wait for the economic climate to improve. Mention of MaRS Discovery Districts' expansion on hold.