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InGamer Secures Investment and Scores Rick Wolf as EVP - MarketWatch - 0 views

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InGamer Fantasy Inc., an innovator in real-time second screen gaming for sports publishers, announced that it has secured investment from a group of strategic investors. The funding round will be used to enhance InGamer's product offering and expand sales & distribution in preparation for their US launch in September, 2012.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">InGamer Fantasy Inc., an innovator in real-time second screen gaming for sports publishers, announced that it has secured investment from a group of strategic investors. The funding round will be used to enhance InGamer's product offering and expand sales & distribution in preparation for their US launch in September, 2012.</div>

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Commercializing R&D to be a key focus in federal budget - Global News - March 27, 2012 - 0 views

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Commercialization is a challenge for Canada's research and development sector. MaRS innovation states "Financing continues to be a major obstacle for Canada's emerging young innovators."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Commercialization is a challenge for Canada's research and development sector. MaRS innovation states "Financing continues to be a major obstacle for Canada's emerging young innovators."</div>

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THINK Conference to Challenge Education and Research Sectors to Seek Creative Solutions... - 0 views

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Board Member Ilse Treurnicht THINK events education Collaboration

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Assunta Krehl on 02 Apr 12

The inaugural THINK Conference will take place on April 16th at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The conference will challenge leaders in Ontario's e-Infrastructure, Higher Education, and the K-12 sectors to focus on interconnectedness and collaboration.This conference will include na Idea-generating sessions will be led by key Ontario thought leaders which includes Dr Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The inaugural THINK Conference will take place on April 16th at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The conference will challenge leaders in Ontario's e-Infrastructure, Higher Education, and the K-12 sectors to focus on interconnectedness and collaboration.This conference will include na Idea-generating sessions will be led by key Ontario thought leaders which includes Dr Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District.</div>

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Sowing the seeds of curiosity to grow Canada's bio-economy - Vancouver Sun - May 22, 2012 - 0 views

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MaRS events Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada commercialization

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Assunta Krehl on 22 May 12

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Media Advisory: Governor General to Invest 44 Recipients Into the Order of Canada - Mar... - 1 views

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MaRS board members Lawrence Bloomberg

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Karen Schulman Dupuis on 23 May 12

Lawrence S. Bloomberg, C.M., O. Ont. MaRS board member to receive the honour of The Order of Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lawrence S. Bloomberg, C.M., O. Ont. MaRS board member to receive the honour of The Order of Canada.</div>

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Ernst & Young honours Ontario finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 - Canada News... - 1 views

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Ilse Treurnicht entrepreneur awards Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Board Members

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Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District is on the judging panel for for the Entrepreneur of the Year. The finalists in this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year has been announced. The Ontario winners will be announced October 10, 2012.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District is on the judging panel for for the Entrepreneur of the Year. The finalists in this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year has been announced. The Ontario winners will be announced October 10, 2012.</div>

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Pecaut Centre Announces Andrew Steele as new CEO - Canada Newswire - August 13, 2012 - 0 views

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Pecaut Centre for Social Impact Ilse Treurnicht Board Member

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Assunta Krehl on 17 Aug 12

The Pecaut Centre for Social Impact announces Andrew Steele as CEO. Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District is a board member of the Pecaut Centre for Social Impact.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Pecaut Centre for Social Impact announces Andrew Steele as CEO. Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District is a board member of the Pecaut Centre for Social Impact.</div>

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Setting up a Web-based company is easier than ever - The Globe and Mail - August 1, 2012 - 0 views

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JOLT technology entrepreneurship mobile web Sarah Kaytal MaRS Funding

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Sunjit Khamba, Co-founder of I AM Mpowered, talks about his story of starting-up a web-based company . JOLT was created by MaRS and is a new technology accelerator dedicated to building high-growth web and mobile companies that promise to transform the way consumers and enterprises connect, work and play.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sunjit Khamba, Co-founder of I AM Mpowered, talks about his story of starting-up a web-based company . JOLT was created by MaRS and is a new technology accelerator dedicated to building high-growth web and mobile companies that promise to transform the way consumers and enterprises connect, work and play. </div>

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Next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs set to drive Canadian prosperity forward T... - 0 views

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Next 36 entrepreneurs MaRS

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Assunta Krehl on 03 Dec 11

The Next 36 - mission is to transform the country's most promising undergraduates into Canada's top entrepreneurs. The Next 36 has selected its second cohort of 36 young innovators from over 1,000 of the country's leading students. MaRS Discovery District is one of its' partners.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Next 36 - mission is to transform the country's most promising undergraduates into Canada's top entrepreneurs. The Next 36 has selected its second cohort of 36 young innovators from over 1,000 of the country's leading students. MaRS Discovery District is one of its' partners.</div>

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Addictive Mobility Set to Participate at Dx3 Canada - MarketWatch - January 24, 2012 - 1 views

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mobile events Dx3 Addictive Mobility Toronto MaRS Centre

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Addictive Mobility will sshowcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District and IAB Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Addictive Mobility will sshowcased its AMO adSocial technology in exhibits hosted by MaRS Discovery District and IAB Canada.</div>

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Joseph Rotman named Western's 21st chancellor - Western News - November 21, 2011 - 0 views

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Board Member Joseph Rotman

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Assunta Krehl on 21 Nov 11

Joseph Rotman has been named the 21st chancellor of The University of Western Ontario. Joseph Rotman is also the a co-founder of the MaRS Discovery District.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Joseph Rotman has been named the 21st chancellor of The University of Western Ontario. Joseph Rotman is also the a co-founder of the MaRS Discovery District.</div>

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Conference Challenges Left-brain, Right-brain Dichotomy - Canada Newswire - July 18, 2012 - 0 views

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Assunta Krehl on 23 Jul 12

400 of the world's leading medical and scientific artists, game developers, simulation experts, researchers, animators and innovators will gather in Toronto and will prevail the stereotype of the left-brain/right-brain predominance. The exhibit will also be held at the MaRS Centre from July 23 to August 6, 2012.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">400 of the world's leading medical and scientific artists, game developers, simulation experts, researchers, animators and innovators will gather in Toronto and will prevail the stereotype of the left-brain/right-brain predominance. The exhibit will also be held at the MaRS Centre from July 23 to August 6, 2012.</div>

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Who will be Canada's next tech darling? - Technology & Science - CBC News - 1 views

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In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.
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In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.</div>

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Technology by Sweden's Getinge Group is Transforming cost into Healthcare - Canada News... - 0 views

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MaRS Centre innovation Healthcare Doug Friesen Sweden Getinge

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Doug Friesen, President of Getinge Canada Limited a division of The Getinge, a leading, Swedish-based global medical company spoke at the MaRS Centre regarding financial challenges facing the healthcare system in Ontario.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Doug Friesen, President of Getinge Canada Limited a division of The Getinge, a leading, Swedish-based global medical company spoke at the MaRS Centre regarding financial challenges facing the healthcare system in Ontario.</div>

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Pershing Square Announces Another Prominent Canadian Business Leader to Join the Nomine... - 0 views

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Anthony Melman Cogniciti

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Assunta Krehl on 28 Feb 12

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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U.S. and Canadian Scientists Form a Global Alliance for Nano-Bio-Electronics in Order t... - 0 views

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Parimal Nathwani MaRS Innovation Lifescience Therapeutics

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The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Parimal Nathwani, Vice President of MaRS Innovation, says"Forums like this represent an excellent opportunity for reviewing technologies and supporting collaboration across different institutions for more effective translation and commercialization opportunity."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Parimal Nathwani, Vice President of MaRS Innovation, says"Forums like this represent an excellent opportunity for reviewing technologies and supporting collaboration across different institutions for more effective translation and commercialization opportunity."</div>

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17muscles Changes Name to Axonify and Announces Significant Funding - Canada Newswire -... - 0 views

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Axonify Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) investment clients

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Assunta Krehl on 09 Mar 12

17muscles has changed it's name to Axonify. Axonify announced it has raised an initial round of funding. "The investment, led by Bridgescale Partners in Menlo Park, CA, with participation from the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) will be used by Axonify to fund product advancement, raise awareness about the company's offering and accelerate growth into new markets."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">17muscles has changed it's name to Axonify. Axonify announced it has raised an initial round of funding. "The investment, led by Bridgescale Partners in Menlo Park, CA, with participation from the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) will be used by Axonify to fund product advancement, raise awareness about the company's offering and accelerate growth into new markets."</div>

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New device will detect infections, cancer in minutes - Toronto - CBC News - 0 views

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Toronto's medical community is buzzing about an invention that could change the way health professionals screen for infectious disease and cancer.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Toronto's medical community is buzzing about an invention that could change the way health professionals screen for infectious disease and cancer. </div>

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Encycle Therapeutics Launches Ground-Breaking Chemistry Platform - Canada Newswire - Ju... - 0 views

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Therapeutics Life Sciences & Healthcare IT Encycle Therapeutics MaRS Innovation Raphael Hofstein Tenants Ontario Brain Institute OBI Ontario Centre of Excellence OCE

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"Encycle Therapeutics, a MaRS Innovation spin-off company, has created a ground-breaking chemistry platform for cyclizing peptides that promises to increase the efficiency of the early-stage drug discovery process."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Encycle Therapeutics, a MaRS Innovation spin-off company, has created a ground-breaking chemistry platform for cyclizing peptides that promises to increase the efficiency of the early-stage drug discovery process."</div>

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