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Posts Tagged: cleantech

Global University Venturing features MaRS Innovation’s unique model for technology transfer

MaRS Innovation's "model solves the two weakest points in tech transfer: the lack of dealflow and the ability to match public funding," writes Thierry Heles in, "MaRS Innovation: A Unique Model for Tech Transfer," for Global University Venturing. This feature was also covered in Techopia. The article, which includes an interview with Dr. Rafi Hofstein, president and CEO of MaRS Innovation, was published September 14, 2015. Here's an excerpt exploring the range of MI's portfolio and Hofstein's strategy for addressing technologies emerging in new ... Read more

U of T researchers demonstrate new class of solar-sensitive nanoparticle

New research emerging from the University of Toronto's Edward S Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is developing and demonstrating a new class of solar-sensitive nanoparticle. MaRS Innovation is working with Professor Ted Sargent, his research team and U of T's Innovations and Partnerships Office (IPO) to incubate and commercialize this and other solar technologies. Their work was recently published in Nature Materials. The paper's publication was widely covered in the technical trades, including CNET.com, Tech Times, Compound Semiconductor.net and ... Read more

York University becomes 17th Member of MaRS Innovation

MaRS Innovation to act as commercialization agent for York's life sciences and technology discoveries, leveraging new potential for York's existing $70 million in research initiatives TORONTO, May 9, 2011 – York University has become the latest member of MaRS Innovation, the commercialization agent for many leading Toronto-based universities, hospitals and research institutes. “York has become one of Canada’s fastest-growing centres for research and innovation,” said Stan Shapson, vice-president Research & Innovation at York University. “We typically get 10 to 20 discovery disclosures a ... Read more