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The Ontario Network of Excellence
the OntariO netwOrk OF eXCellenCe (One)
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Regional Innovation Centre — Ottawa & Eastern Ontario at OCRI
the regional innovation centre at ocri (ric) was launched in november 2010. With a focus on ottawa and eastern ontario, the regional innovation centre provides a “one-stop shop” for clients to access all available commercialization programs and services in the region, regardless of sector. the ric, along with its partners, focuses on accelerating emerging knowledge based companies, assisting with innovation processes, nurturing the partnerships that support commercialization and connecting its clients with information, advice and funding opportunities to help them grow. the ric also helps drive investment into start up and growing companies across knowledge based industries by working to strategically expand the investment network. it strives to enhance the network of angel and other investors to foster coinvestment and larger syndication into high potential companies in the region. the ric also provides its clients with an access point into the larger ontario network of excellence. Here, companies have access to best practices from around the world, programs linking them to researchers and successful entrepreneurs, and assistance in accessing the funding and advice they need to take their ideas to market.
Website: http://investment.ocri.ca
Elorin-Kingston
eLorin promotes the continued growth and prosperity of eastern ontario, in the region that includes the cities of Kingston, belleville and Quinte West as well as four counties: frontenac, Lennox & addington, Hastings and prince edward county. We work with multiple partners to foster a supportive innovative and entrepreneurial environment for start-ups, sMes and large businesses. several of our current clients are life science, biotechnology and medical device companies.
With a primary focus to create a sustainable ecosystem developed through entrepreneurship and innovation, eLorin leverages: the expertise of its board of Directors; a strong regional nucleus of Universities and colleges; research hospitals; publicly traded member companies; and small & medium enterprises (sMes). We are a catalyst that engages the region’s business “captains” to work together. the eLorin region in eastern ontario boasts a diverse ecosystem that off ers exciting opportunities in both rural communities and urban areas. eLorin also fulfi lls a visible advocacy role through the provincial Ministry of research and innovation’s (Mri) regional innovation centre (ric) mandate; and through the new ontario network of excellence (one); we have many partners within the one network, increasing the strength of the programs and services that we can make available to our clients.
Website: www.elorin.info
Innovation Factory (iF), Hamilton
innovation factory (if) is a not-for-profi t regional innovation centre (ric), located in Hamilton, ontario and networked across north america, committed to building the province’s innovation community and helping entrepreneurs bring their new and innovative ideas to marketplace. funded by the ontario network of excellence (one), we are focused on strengthening the next generation of wealth and job generators. if connects and enables active collaboration between the communities of science, business, government, academia and fi nance to accelerate the innovation process and amplify the economic and social impact of important new ideas and discoveries. Whether a small start-up company located in a garage or a multinational company that has been a part of the fabric of Hamilton or the surrounding area for a century, innovation factory can help bring innovations to life.
While most of our clients currently occupy the information technology and software industries, if also works with innovators in a range of sectors, including, but not limited to: advanced Manufacturing, advanced Materials and engineering, cleantech, communications and entertainment, Life sciences and Health care,and social innovations. off ering a variety of programming and services, from multiple networking events each month, to placing executives-in-residence with our high potential clients, we provide a comprehensive range of supporting activities for entrepreneurs. our experienced advisors guide our clients every step of the way. at innovation factory, our mission is to create a relevant and impactful community of innovation that mobilizes a broad array of Hamiltonians to help innovative businesses in this region start, grow and succeed.
Website: www.innovationfactory.ca
the ric centre links to the largest network of life sciences industry stakeholders in ontario. While ricc’s network extends across ontario, we cater to businesses and entrepreneurs in the peel region, which includes the cities of brampton, Missis-
