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Locationary finds $2.5-million in financing - The Globe and Mail - 1 views

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Locationary Inc., which is dedicated to improving the quality of local business data for mobile and web content, has secured $2.5-million from new investors, including the Investment Accelerator Fund and Trellis Capital. Existing investors Extreme Venture Partners, Plazacorp Ventures, Angels and Management were also involved in the financing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Locationary Inc., which is dedicated to improving the quality of local business data for mobile and web content, has secured $2.5-million from new investors, including the Investment Accelerator Fund and Trellis Capital. Existing investors Extreme Venture Partners, Plazacorp Ventures, Angels and Management were also involved in the financing.</div>

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

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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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Lon Wong, Co-Founder of Unstash - Collaborative Consumption Platform - Trendhunter - Ma... - 0 views

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Tiana Reid reporter from Trend Hunter interview MaRS client, Unstash. Unstash is a a peer-to-peer platform for collaborative consumption.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tiana Reid reporter from Trend Hunter interview MaRS client, Unstash. Unstash is a a peer-to-peer platform for collaborative consumption.</div>

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The Social Consumer: Cashing in on the social graph - MaRS Market Insights - Toronto - ... - 0 views

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MaRS is having a Market Insights event on social commerce opportunities on April 17.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">MaRS is having a Market Insights event on social commerce opportunities on April 17.</div>

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See Ontario cleantech startups and university projects at Green Living Show's inaugural... - 1 views

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MaRS Cleantech Fund Events Green Living Show

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The Green Living Show will be held in Toronto from April 13-15, 2012. MaRS Cleantech Fund is one of the panel of experts who help to select the exhibitors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Green Living Show will be held in Toronto from April 13-15, 2012. MaRS Cleantech Fund is one of the panel of experts who help to select the exhibitors.</div>

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MaRS Launches Canada's First Early Stage Cleantech Venture Fund - Techvibes.com - March... - 0 views

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MaRS Fund cleatech Advisor Murray CCaig Tom Rand Ilse Treurnicht clients GreenMantra Smart Energy Instruments

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MaRS Discovery District announced it has launched a $30-million clean tech fund in collaboration with the private sector.

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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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Early-Stage Cleantech Venture Fund Launches in Toronto with $30 Million - Smart Energy ... - 0 views

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MaRS Cleantech fund GreenMantra Smart Energy Instruments Clients investments

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MaRS Discovery District announced it has launched a $30-million clean tech fund in collaboration with the private sector.

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Canada gets new early-stage clean tech fund - The Globe and Mail - March 26, 2012 - 0 views

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MaRS Discovery District announced it has launched a $30-million clean tech fund in collaboration with the private sector.

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Transforming Cost into Healthcare - PR Web - March 26, 2012 - 0 views

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Getinge operations healthcare innovation

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According to PR Newswire "Getinge Canada Limited launched a new audit process for hospitals in Canada to make them aware of the potential to save operational costs when transforming from old to innovative technology used in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department." Gentinge had an exhibit at the MaRS Centre earlier this year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to PR Newswire "Getinge Canada Limited launched a new audit process for hospitals in Canada to make them aware of the potential to save operational costs when transforming from old to innovative technology used in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department." Gentinge had an exhibit at the MaRS Centre earlier this year.</div>

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2012 Gairdner Awards announced in Toronto, for medical research - Digital Journal - Mar... - 0 views

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MaRS Centre Gairdner Awards Awards

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The Canada Gairdner Awards, who honours the world's most significant medical research announced the names of the 2012 awardees at the MaRS Centre of March 21, 2012.

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WSIC Forum Challenges Mental Health Stigma - Wire Service Canada - March 21, 2012 - 0 views

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MaRS mental health events Why Should I Care Forum WSIC Ilse Treurnicht Board of Director

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WSIC's Mental Health Forum is reviewing how we deal with mental illness and about the state of Canada's mental health care. WSIC's April event will focus on Innovation and Technology. Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District will be speaking at the event.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WSIC's Mental Health Forum is reviewing how we deal with mental illness and about the state of Canada's mental health care. WSIC's April event will focus on Innovation and Technology. Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District will be speaking at the event.</div>

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Toronto firm awarded world's first RaaS patent - IT Business - March 21, 2012 - 0 views

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Advisors Geist Geminare Patent cloud technology

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Christine Wong, IT Business reported states "Geminare was granted the first ever patent for recovery-as-a-service cloud technology five long years after first developing it." Geist, President & CEO of Geminare has been involved in mentoring start-ups at MaRS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Christine Wong, IT Business reported states "Geminare was granted the first ever patent for recovery-as-a-service cloud technology five long years after first developing it." Geist, President & CEO of Geminare has been involved in mentoring start-ups at MaRS. </div>

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