The purpose of this group is to increase networking opportunities, stimulate discussions as well as create an informal forum for sharing common issues or problems with the goal of growing the biomedical industry in the region.
To be added to the notification list for upcoming Biomedical Group Meetings and information, email info@elorin.ca
Past Meetings
7 November 2008 Meeting
The 2008 season kick-off event was very interesting from the perspective of project and venture funding. It featured from Randy North of the Ontario Centers of Excellence (OCE) and Jason Hendry of PARTEQ. Randy outlined the multiple connection points available on collaborative programs and the Investment Accelerator Fund. Following the OCE discussions, Jason provided an update on the expanding programs at PARTEQ, including the PoP program that helps get initial feasibility results in play. These are very pragmatic opportunities that are well oriented toward solid industry/academic collaborations – value for everyone in the local network.
To view Randy's Presentation - click here - .
To view Jason's Presentation - click here - .
2009 Season
To view the presentation given by HTX at the 27 March 2008 Innovation Expo - click here - .
To view Wendy Hill's (MaRS) presentation from the 24 June 2008 meeting of the Biomedical group -click here-.
Our members include:
Resources
htx.ca - The Health Technology Exchange (HTX), is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and accelerate the growth of a dynamic, prosperous MAT sector in the province of Ontario. HTX has a mandate to support research and development and commercialization of medical and assistive technologies emerging out of Ontario's public research institutions.
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) program was established by the Government of Ontario to strengthen research linkages between academia and industry.
OCE's networks help to bridge the gap between research and the marketplace -- bringing universities, industry and government together to help in the application of new science and technology to successful business endeavors.
The program currently consists of five Centres:
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology
Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies
Centre of Excellence for Energy
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing
Centre of Excellence for Photonics
The Ontario Centres of Excellence program promotes the economic development of Ontario through: directed research; commercialization of new technology; and, training and development of highly qualified personnel.