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As stated in Rx&D Magazine, "Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient solar cell ever made based on collodial-quatum-dots...a technology licensing agreement has been signed by U of T and KAUST, brokered by MaRS Innovations (MI), which will will enable the global commercialization of this new technology." 

As stated in Nanotechnology Now, "Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient solar cell ever made based on collodial-quatum-dots...a technology licensing agreement has been signed by U of T and KAUST, brokered by MaRS Innovations (MI), which will will enable the global commercialization of this new technology." 

As stated in Energy Harvest Journal, "Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient solar cell ever made based on collodial-quatum-dots...a technology licensing agreement has been signed by U of T and KAUST, brokered by MaRS Innovations (MI), which will will enable the global commercialization of this new technology." 

As stated in Solar Novus Today, "Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient solar cell ever made based on collodial-quatum-dots...a technology licensing agreement has been signed by U of T and KAUST, brokered by MaRS Innovations (MI), which will will enable the global commercialization of this new technology." 

As stated by Alastair Harris-Cartwright "Dr. Andrei Yudin, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, has developed a new and effective process that makes linear peptides circular, which allows these molecules, called macrocycles, to enter cells more effectively and increase their stability compared to linear peptides." The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) a MaRS Tenant has invested in this project. The project is also supported by MaRS Innovation that is assisting to convert this "great science into commercial opportunities."

As stated in the Innovations Report "Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient solar cell ever made based on collodial-quatum-dots...a technology licensing agreement has been signed by U of T and KAUST, brokered by MaRS Innovations (MI), which will will enable the global commercialization of this new technology." 

"The enemy of innovation is the phrase 'prove it'," says Roger Martin, dean of UofT's Rotman School of Management. He says corporations are killing themselves with too much analytical thinking, and not enough creative, design thinking. "You can't send a 28-year-old with a calculator to solve your problem." Martin says of management consultants.

John Goddard, Business Reporter from The Star states "A tax introduced with U.S. health care reforms helps boost Toronto's attractiveness to U.S. medical device manufacturers, says a consultant's report to be released this week.""Toronto's MaRs Centre represents Canada's largest bioscience research cluster, anchored by Sunnybrook Health Research Centre, York University Life Sciences Centre, the University of Toronto and more than two dozen affiliated research institutes."

Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, explains the purpose of MaRS, which is to foster and promote Canadian innovations by providing an environment where science, technology and social entrepreneurs work side by side.

"MaRS Innovation (MI), The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and NovoTek Therapeutics Inc. (NovoTek, Beijing/China) have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop a therapeutic cream aimed at reducing scar formation post surgery."

MaRS Discovery District upport innovation by fostering collaboration between the worlds of science, business, and government. MaRS has a series of events on entrepreneurship. MaRS Best Practices event - Partnerships - A Necessary Evil will be held on May 8th at the MaRS Centre. Participants will learn about the pros and cons of entering a new business partnership along with what to look for in a partner. 

Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada is a biotech competition where high school students are mentored by local scientists. MaRS helps create successful global businesses from Canada's science, technology and social innovation.

MaRS life sciences and health care practice client, Dr. Hamid Tizhoosh, founder of Segasist, is interviewed for CityNews. He talks about how he became and entrepreneur and how this shapes his life.

Tom Rand, Practice Lead, Cleantech and Physical Sciences, MaRS Discovery District explains the 'soft' problems and difficulties in deploying green technologies.

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is applying the newest concepts in life sciences-stem cell therapies, personalized medicine-to one of the oldest diseases.

Will alternative energy ever take the place of traditional fossil fuels, or is our thirst for oil unquenchable? BNN asks Michael Economides, professor, University of Houston, and Tom Rand, practice lead in the Cleantech and Physical Sciences department in Toronto's MaRS Discovery District.

The Ontario Genomics Institute has given funding to MaRS life sciences client, ArcticDX. They'll use the money for studies in preparation for a Food and Drug Administration approval for their product. The funding comes through its Pre-Commercialization Business Development Fund (PBDF)

The inaugural MaRS Innovation summit, to be held Oct. 28, aims to bring together science and technology start-ups and entrepreneurs with venture capital funds from Canada and abroad.

GreenHeroes, a website and TV show, tells the story of people who are "venturing forth" to change the planet. In their blog, they talk about MaRS as a place where science, business and innovation collide in a riot with academia, government, community leaders, private and not-for-profit sectors. We're listed here as a resource for social innovators, in good company with other organizations who want to help entrepreneurs with a social mission.