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 OCEâs Discovery 2008 conference that took place on May 12^th and 13^th , 2008.


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Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This yearâs 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 provinceâs sharpest minds.

In this episode, youâll 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.

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This yearâs 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 provinceâs sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion titled âFailures on the Road to Successâ. 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.

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This yearâs 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 provinceâs sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a student session called âRiding a Start-Up Waveâ 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.

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

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

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

Discovery 2008 is the third annual conference of Ontario Centres of Excellence. This yearâs 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 provinceâs sharpest minds.

In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion titled âMoney Matchâ. 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.

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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.

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.

In this episode, weâll hear from Albert Lai, a serial entrepreneur who founded and sold his first company while still in his teens. Now at 28, Albert has funded, founded or launched close to a dozen technology companies. Find out what's next for the future of digital media as Albert discusses Web 3.0 and the next generation of Internet-enabled devices.

Join Bob McDonald as he engages a group of entrepreneurs in a discussion about the technologies that are leading the charge to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. Solar electric cars, wind turbines, managing energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, innovative growth mediums for the greenhouse industry, emission controls and geothermal energy systems all have a role to play here; and all will be looking to find their place in the emerging market.

David Thomson has a passion for innovation, business-building and leadership. His unquenchable thirst for identifying the difference-making traits of the most successful high growth businesses led him to a deep inquiry into the growth and management traits of AmericaÃïïs highest growth companies. Based on three years of detailed research of American companies that have IPOÃïïd since 1980 and grown to at least $1 Billion in revenue, David will share his 7 Essentials to Achieve Exponential Growth.

The ÃïïLeanÃïï perspective focuses on how the customer determines ÃïïvalueÃïï and eliminates all other activities that do not provide that value.  Often, this means a cultural shift within the delivery team. Larry CotÃÂ will speak about building a culture of success needed to maintain a globally competitive advantage.  His presentation will be followed by a Lean success story Ãïï a case study of Linda LundstrÃÂm Inc., a Canadian design and clothing manufacturer, enjoying remarkable success in a sector thatÃïïs struggling with off-shore competition from the Far East.

What does it take to move an idea to income? Entrepreneurs are often quick out of the gate in search of investors. But are you ready? Do you have the right team? Do you have the right plan?  And what expectations will investors bring with them to your business? A panel of seasoned professionals from venture capital, angel investment, business and law discuss their experiences and insights into the process of building relationships with investors.

People everywhere sense the world is passing through a technological revolution. Understand how organizations and economic systems are being transformed by emerging technologies and predictions for the future. 

Leap onto the innovation highway and learn the most successful models in which world-class scientists work alongside colleagues from industry, decision-makers and entrepreneurs, to translate cutting-edge research into commercial opportunities.

Technology's most credible optimist, Ray Kurzweil, is also one of the world's most respected thinkers and entrepreneurs. He has successfully founded nine businesses based on his inventions and is a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.