As stated in the Psych org "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 the Science Daily "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." 

GrowthWorks Capital Ltd announced on Sept 15th, 2011 that they will be the lead investor for gShift Labs. gShift Labs is a MaRS Client.

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." 

Tom Rand, MaRS Senior Advisor of Cleantech and Physical Sciences along with Roger Gordon and Ted Sargeant talks with Richard Syrett about their different ideas on how to fix the energy crisis.

Tom Rand, MaRS Senior Advisor, Cleantech and Physical Science along with Barry Brook, Walt Patterson, Zoe Caron and Jatin Nathwani discuss about the alternatives of energy which is paving a path away from our current reliance on oil-based energy.

Tom Rand, MaRS Senior Advisor, Cleantech and Physical Science and Bjorn Lomborg, Director, Copenhagen Consensus Centre debate about climate change and talks about how canada can cut back on emissions.

GrowthWorks Capital Ltd announced on Sept 15th, 2011 that they will be the lead investor for gShift Labs. gShift Labs is a MaRS Client.

Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation is interviewed by BNN regarding Ontario assisting MaRS Discovery District phase two expansion. 

Tom Adams, Independent Energy and Environmental Advisor, and Tom Rand, author of Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit and Senior Advisor at the MaRS Discovery District discussed the benefits and drawbacks of geothermal power on Business News Network - Headline on July 6th, 2011.

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is hosting Soo Sustainable event which will take place from Sept. 22 to 28 and is aimed at making citizens and businesses aware of the opportunities available to community sustainability and alternative energy. Jon Dogterom, Cleantech Practice Lead at MaRS Discovery District will lead a discussion on Cleantech trends and opportunities in Canada.

Tom Rand, Cleantech Advisor at MaRS Discovery District is helping Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited to spread the message about electricity conservation.

Tom Adams, Independent Energy and Environmental Advisor, and Tom Rand, author of Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit and Senior Advisor at the MaRS Discovery District discussed the benefits and drawbacks of geothermal power on Business News Network on July 6th, 2011.

Mike Williams, Toronto's general manager of economic development mentioned that although the MaRS Phase 2 project was one of the projects that was stalled in 2008-2009, because of the recession, it has now been restarted.

Tim Draimin states "Canadians' future standard of living will depend upon our capacity to innovate." MaRS Discovery District is a Canadian innovation centre that embeds social innovation in its' mission.

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.

Tyler Hamilton, Business Columnist for the Toronto Star, had a launch party September 8, 2011 at the MaRS Centre regarding his new "Mad Like Tesla." Tyler Hamilton states the book is about "Underdog Inventors and their Relentless Pursuit of Clean Energy."

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.

Mark Noonan and Bruce Chin from Deloitte Canada state, "Canadians must be willing to look at a wide set of reform options, and work to open our borders to foreign investment." In addition, John Ruffolo, the senior vice-president of knowledge investment at OMERS, who spoke at the Innovations Across Borders conference in March 2011 at the MaRS Centre states, "There are two types of investment. Straight common shares or very simple preferred shares. Every other complexity will be eliminated. This is focused on the upside, rather than downside protection."

On December 1st, 2011 at the MaRS Centre, the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) will be having a one-day forum for key leaders in the innovation economy. Marcel Lebrun, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Salesforce Radian6 will be giving a keynote speaker at the event.