While Dr. Paul Webster was obtaining his PhD at Queen’s University, he studied a medical imaging technology called Optical Coherence Tomography, which is used to scan the different layers of a person’s retinas…
How Academic-Industry Collaboration Maximizes Innovation
total program investment into collaborative R&D projects
total co-investment (matching contributions) from industry partners
Ontario companies supported
jobs created or retained
private sector follow-on investments
2022-2023 Outcomes
Hon. Vic Fedeli
Minister of Economic Development,
Job Creation and Trade
“Ontario is proudly home to one of the most dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystems in the world. Our government is committed to working together with ecosystem partners, businesses and academic institutions to create the right conditions to spur new innovations, expand our opportunities, and create good jobs in Ontario. OCI’s efforts have nurtured invaluable partnerships and collaborations, contributing to the growth and future success of our province.”
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Today, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 Ontario Life Sciences Innovator Award. This prestigious award aims to recognize and celebrate the innovative spirit and excellence in Ontario’s life sciences sector.