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new KNOWLEDGE for a new economy CANADA AT THE SUM MIT CENTRE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH (OCE-CCR) ntrepreneurs The pilot for the Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR) was launched in Ottawa in 2008 as part of the Ontario Centres of Excellence. However, it will soon be expanding to other regions all across Canada. That’s because CCR is financially supported by the federal government through its Networks of Centres of Excellence program. “Our primary focus will be to support entrepreneurs and to identify their true needs,” says Mario Thomas, Torontobased managing director, Centre for Commercialization of Research (OCE-CCR). “Our job is to ‘de-risk’ these start ups for potential investors.” “Many start-ups simply want money. But often there a few other steps involved before that happens. Through gap analysis, we can help them find the right answers so they will be better prepared to ask investors for money.” There is no cost to the program. However, before taking on the company as a client, an investment committee reviews each application and assesses the viability of the start up as well as the depth of its management and the strength of its business plan. And for those that qualify, the CCR team and its partners will then select the most appropriate resources and create a customized solution for the applicant. COUNTTOO cONNEcT PROSPERITY to create Where bright minds A Passion For Innovation, A Partner In Your Success OCE connects academia and business to enable entrepreneurs and innovators to grow successful businesses and create high-quality jobs that make Ontario the destination for innovation. OCE’s Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR) helps high-potential companies get what they need when they need it to prosper at all stages of commercialization and build the capacity to become sustainable global competitors. Focusing on areas such as energy; environment and natural resources; health and medical technologies; and information and communications technologies, CCR pulls together multidisciplinary strengths with a keen eye on market opportunities. OCE-CCR (AD) INTERESTED IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS? PLEASE VISIT US AT: WWW.OcE-ONTARIO.ORG The Centre for Commercialization of Research is supported by the federal government through a Networks of Centres of Excellence program. world PUBL-0774 engaging the Lau There is no shortage of compelling issues facing the global community. That is why Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to being a leader in the study of international relations and public policy. We are a founding partner in the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and we have a close affiliation with the renowned Centre for International Governance Innovation. We are also home to the Laurier Centre for Global Relations, which is led by Paul Heinbecker, a Laurier grad and former Canadian ambassador and permanent representative to the UN. What’s more, our reputation has earned us a second term as host institution for the prestigious Academic Council on the United Nations System. At Laurier, we inspire lives of leadership and purpose in an increasingly complex world. C e l e b r at i n g 1 0 0 y e a r s i n 2 0 11 | w w w. w l u . c a www.newknowledge.ca http://WWW.OCE-ONTARIO.ORG http://WWW.OCE-ONTARIO.ORG http://www.wlu.ca http://www.newknowledge.ca

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