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Intertainment Media Inc. announced 20% ownership investment in Tunezy, Inc.Tunezy, Inc is a MaRS client who has received over $30,000 worth of advisory services from MaRS.

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InGamer Fantasy Inc.which produces "real-time second screen gaming" for sports publishers, has received funding from a group of five angel investors. InGamer Fantasy Inc is a MaRS Discovery District Client. 

Morgan Solar a MaRS Client announced that it has secured a USD $9.8 million (CAD $10 million) investment from Enbridge Inc.

Four Ontario start-up companies working with MaRS advisory services are among those recognized by this year's Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) program, Canada's pre-eminent technology awards. These companies were Aeryon Labs Inc., Bayalink Solutions Corp., Real Tech Inc. and Vive Nano. Oct 1, 2009

The Stem Cell Network (SCN) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the MaRS Discovery District to transfer control of its nascent spin-off commercialization arm, Aggregate Therapeutics Inc (ATI). The agreement will see MaRS take immediate management responsibility for ATI, seek funding to operationalize the company and accelerate efforts to commercialize stem cell and regenerative medical research

Research Money states "The Stem Cell Network (SCN) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the MaRS Discovery District to transfer control of its nascent spin-off commercialization arm, Aggregate Therapeutics Inc (ATI). The agreement will see MaRS take immediate management responsibility for ATI, seek funding to operationalize the company and accelerate efforts to commercialize stem cell and regenerative medical research." April 24, 2007

MaRS tenant Axela Inc. pursues South American diagnostic assay market through MOU with Cria Opportunities Inc.

"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

Greg Meckback, Digital Media Editor from Daily Commercial News states "Toronto real estate developer Tridel is partnering with Cisco Systems Inc. to use Internet Protocol (IP) technology to improve energy efficiency, security and entertainment systems in its buildings....TowerLabs with Tridel co-founded with the MaRS Discovery District, is getting feedback from focus groups on devices such as programmable thermostats or the possibility of putting programmable thermostat functions on a portable electronic device such as Apple Inc.'s iPhone."

Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. announced that Paul Haggis, one of Canada's most respected business leaders, has agreed to join the Nominees for Management Change. Dr. Anthony R. Melman, 64, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nevele Inc. Dr Melman is also the Chair of the Board of Directors Dr. Melman pf Cogniciti Inc., a for-profit joint venture created by Baycrest and MaRS Discovery District.

In an effort to help Canadians make informed decisions about the type of credit card they use, InsuranceHotline.com has partnered with InsurEye Inc. to promote its Credit Card Navigator tool. This online tool is free to use and allows consumers to compare credit cards and the insurance coverage each card offers.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific instruments and related technologies, has paid $260 million in cash to acquire Fermentas International Inc., an Ontario, Canada-based maker and distributor of enzymes, kits and reagents for molecular and cellular biology research.

Vincent Cheung, owner of Shape Collage Inc., a software program has developed a software program that arranges hundreds of photos into custom shapes in seconds. This program is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. The company website (shapecollage.com) boasts of more than eight million members. Shape Collage Inc is a MaRS Client.

Profound Medical Inc, a MaRS client hopes to improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer by developing a faster, more precise treatment aimed at reducing side effects. Profound Medical won the $200,000 Premier's Catalyst Award for a start-up company with the best innovation. Avenir Medical Inc, a MaRS Client was named Ontario's Next Top Entrepreneur at the conference of the Ontario Centres of Excellence.

EndLoop Studios, Five Mobile Inc. and NuLayer Inc. are three Toronto tech companies at hub of iPad app revolution. According to Krista Jones, MaRS Discovery District ICT Practice Lead, says "Toronto is an app hub because we have deep roots in both the creative and design industries, and the technical industries."

MTS Allstream Inc. ("MTS Allstream") has named Indigo, Canada's largest book retailer, as the official bookseller of the 2009 Allstream Global Forum: An Evening with Vice President Al Gore being held November 24 at the Allstream Centre, Toronto. MaRS Discovery District is a partner of the 2009 Allstream Global Forum. Nov 13, 2009

Dani Reiss, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Goose Inc. is this year's Ontario Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® winner.  Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, Chief Executive Officer, MaRS Discovery District is on the panel of judges.

Xagenic Inc., a start-up company created by University of TorontoProfessor Dr. Shana Kelley, in partnership with MaRS Innovation (MI),completed a series A financing totaling $10-million.

MaRS Discovery District Phase II Development is progressing well. PCL Constructors Canada Inc is a general contractor that is constructing a 21-storey building that will add one million square feet to the existing 750,000 square foot facility and is scheduled for completion for late 2013. 

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc is establishing its first Canadian sales office in Mississauga ON, but they have also confirmed that they are considering to become a MaRS tenant. Merck Frosst Canada announced that they will become a tenant in the MaRS Centre.

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc is establishing its first Canadian sales office in Mississauga ON, but they have also confirmed that they are considering to become a MaRS tenant. Merck Frosst Canada announced that they will become a tenant in the MaRS Centre. July 10, 2005