This podcast is a special episode that highlights the launch of OCE’s Investment Accelerator Fund. The $27million fund provides high-potential and innovative companies in Ontario early-stage financial support and management expertise to get off the ground and attract investment from other sources.

The IAF is a key component of the Ontario Market Readiness Program that is  delivered in partnership with Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), MaRS and the National Angel Organization (NAO)

OCE and MaRS work in collaboration to deliver the primary components of the MRP -  the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) and the Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program (BMEP).

The first recipients of the Investment Accelerator Fund are: Atreo Medical Inc. and Metabacus Inc. and the following is a recording of the award presentation from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th , 2008.


You can tune in the rest of the series by visiting our website at www.ocediscovery.com. Feel free to send us your comments by writing to: comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the sixth episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th, 2008.  

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading researchers, investors, students, business leaders and government officials all in one place to see, touch and try out never-before-seen, Ontario-based technologies from the province’s sharpest minds.

In this episode, you’ll hear a keynote address from Michael Raynor, author of The Strategy Paradox, Why Committing to Success Leads to Failure (And what to do about it) as he discusses how companies can exploit risk to create competitive advantage..

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the fifth episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th, 2008.  

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading researchers, investors, students, business leaders and government officials all in one place to see, touch and try out never-before-seen, Ontario-based technologies from the province’s sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion titled “Failures on the Road to Success”. It is moderated by Jeffrey Crelinsten, President of Impact Group.  The panelists are: Keith Thoman, President of Northern Nanotechnologies Inc.; and Terry Graham, Chairman and CEO of Dungor Holding Corporation.

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the fourth episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th, 2008.  

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading researchers, investors, students, business leaders and government officials all in one place to see, touch and try out never-before-seen, Ontario-based technologies from the province’s sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a student session called “Riding a Start-Up Wave” that addresses the ups and downs of start-up ventures.

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the third episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th, 2008.  

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading scientists, investors, students, business and government representatives – all in one place, to explore what’s new, what’s needed, and ways that we can work together.

In this episode, you’ll hear a keynote address from the Hon. John Wilkinson, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation as he discusses Ontario’s innovation agenda.

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the second episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th, 2008.  

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading researchers, investors, students, business leaders and government officials all in one place to see, touch and try out never-before-seen, Ontario-based technologies from the province’s sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion titled “Money Match”. It is moderated by Mark Chamberlain, President and CEO of Trivaris Limited.  The panelists are: Christine Gulbranson, Director of The Kauffman Foundation; Andrew Abouchar, a Partner with Tech Capital Partners Inc.; and Ryan Little, Vice President of Business Development with StormFisher Biogas.

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

This is the first episode in a special podcast series from OCE’s Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12th and 13th, 2008. 

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This year’s conference brought together leading researchers, investors, students, business leaders and government officials all in one place to see, touch and try out never-before-seen, Ontario-based technologies from the province’s sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion titled “Seizing Global Opportunities”. It is moderated by Walter Derzko, a consultant, lecturer, business owner, popular blogger, and key note speaker. The panelists are: Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Directior of the Canada China Business Council; Sr. Y.S. Rajan, Principal Advisor of the Confederation of Indian Industry; Vincent Barboza, Senior Manager of Trade Products and Global Solutions of the Royal Bank of Canada; and Greg Horowitt, Director and Co-founder of Global CONNECT.

If you would like to comment on the podcast, you can send an e-mail to comments@oce-ontario.org.

Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Ontario Centres of Excellence Innovation Podcast.

In this episode, we’ll hear from John Roese, Chief Technology Officer at Nortel.

John Roese has an enlightening perspective on the future of communications in Ontario. He believes that if Ontario hopes to compete in today's rapidly changing information technology sector, ‘business as usual’ won't cut it. He thinks we have to find new ways to thrive in a competitive landscape that blurs industry lines and transcends borders.

We hope you’ve enjoyed these episodes and we welcome your feedback by email at comments@oce.org.

In this episode, we’ll hear from Ryan Little - Vice President of Business Development at StormFisher Biogas.

In just 18 months, entrepreneur Ryan Little and two MBA classmates turned a desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into one of the most well-funded biogas companies in the world. A $350 million partnership now has StormFisher Biogas poised to become a catalyst in turning organic waste into energy. Join Little as he shares how StormFisher is laying the foundation for this renewable energy sector in Ontario.

We hope you’ve enjoyed these episodes and we welcome your feedback by email at comments@oce.org.

In this episode, we’ll hear from Dennis DeRosiers, President, DesRosiers Automotive Consulting Inc.

One job in six in Ontario is tied to the automotive industry which will see enormous change in the next decade. Will global competition and environmental pressures be a threat - or an opportunity to advance? Join auto expert Dennis DesRosiers as he explores Ontario's potential to move towards a new industry model by capitalizing on its strengths in technology and innovation.

We hope you’ve enjoyed these episodes and we welcome your feedback by email at comments@oce.org.