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MITACS: Making research count
Founded in 1999, MITACS has played a leadership role in linking businesses, government and not-for-profits with over 50 of Canada’s universities to develop cutting-edge tools to support the growth of our knowledge-based economy.

BioDiscovery Toronto: A one stop shop for innovation
By Shawn Lawrence
BDT is an organization linking 10 of Toronto's internationally recognized biomedical research institutions. It provides both the people and the funding to drive early-stage pre-commercial projects and has been successful in raising and deploying funds from several sources ranging from government, industry partners and members to promote the development of the most promising advances coming from Toronto’s universities and hospitals.
NoAb BioDiscoveries Introduces Microdialysis Test for Preclinical Drug Evaluation
NoAb BioDiscoveries, Inc. has introduced a quantitative Microdialysis service for determining free drug concentrations in different regions of the brain in rats.
TBI Regional Spotlight Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Ottawa: A history of research excellence
The Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region is connected to the world through its business and government centers, diplomatic missions and extensive international trade links. It’s an ideal place to do business and research, and a great place to live, work and play.
Sarnia-Lambton: Canada’s Chemical Valley commits to biotech
Traditionally a Canadian hub for petrochemicals and refined petroleum products, the Sarnia-Lambton area has expanded its commitment to research and innovation into the bio-products sector as well. At the forefront of this activity is the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, a public/private sector body whose membership includes industrial, education and municipal interests across Sarnia-Lambton. George Mallay is the organization’s general manager.
Bioscience Regional Spotlight - Peterborough Innovation Cluster: Forging Research Partnerships Here and Abroad
Exciting things are happening in Peterborough as it pertains to biotechnology and innovation. Ideally situated just 90 minutes north east of Toronto, experts in DNA research, forensics, wildlife, food, agriculture and environmental work reside here.
Toronto and Halle in Cooperation
The City of Halle, Germany started sending students from their 500 year-old Martin-Luther University to Toronto in 2002, following a meeting at BIO between Matt Buist, City of Toronto Manager for Business Development in Medical and Biotechnology, and a German cabinet minister.
Premier's Catalyst Awards: Call for entries
Have a new product or service based on breakthrough technology?

The Premier's Catalyst Awards for excellence and leadership in innovation are open for nominations. Apply to win $200,000 in one of five categories: Best Young Innovator, Innovator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement in Innovation, Start-up Company with the Best Innovation and Company with the Best Innovation.

The deadline for Premier's Catalyst Awards nominations is 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 9, 2008.
Mississauga officially launch the Research Innovation Commercialization Centre
“On June 10th, Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion joined Emil Kolb, Peel Region Chair; and Bob Delaney, MPP Mississauga - Streetsville to officially launch the Research Innovation Commercialization Centre (R.I.C. Centre). R.I.C. Centre is the Region of Peel’s entry point for entrepreneurs into Ontario’s innovation network to provide services to the clients that need them -entrepreneurs, small firms, researchers, and investors.”
International Consortium on Anti Virals
Leading scientists, public health experts, industry representatives, and government officials converged on Trent University in Peterborough Ontario and the MaRS Discovery Complex in downtown Toronto for he 6th annual ICAV International Symposium. Sponsored by The Biotechnology Initiative the symposium was attended by over 100 scientists and experts involved in anti-viral research and development from over 13 countries.
Six of the world's top scientists win 2008 Gairdner Awards for medical research
-Awardees include three Canadians.
-70 Gairdner Awardees have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.
-HPV virus, microRNAs, stem cells and protein synthesis the subjects of breakthrough research.
-Presentation by 2008 Gairdner Awardees, Dr Victor Ambros of Boston and Dr. Samuel Weiss of Calgary, in Toronto on Tuesday, April 15th.
SR&ED - 2008 Federal Budget changes
For taxation year ends after February 25, 2008
Submission to the Government of Canada's Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Experimental Development
Canada's 532 biotechnology companies, spending over $1.7 billion annually, represent over 12% of the country's business expenditures in research and development (R&D). It is critically important to the success of these emerging technology companies and to the health of the industry in Canada that the Federal Government continue to create an advantageous business climate to sustain and grow these R&D activities.

Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Experimental Development
Canada’s 532 emerging technology companies, spending over $1.7 billion annually, represent over 12% of the country’s business expenditures in research and development (R&D). It is critically important to the success of these emerging technology companies that the Federal Government continue to create an advantageous business climate to sustain and grow these R&D activities.