Helping Ontario innovators get connected with the researchers, industry partners and funding needed to commercialize the next generation of made-in-Ontario IP and solutions.
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
total program investment into collaborative R&D projects
total co-investment (matching contributions) from industry partners
start-ups supported
jobs created or retained
private sector follow-on investments
2019-2020 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.”
Ontario’s Ministry of Health works with community laboratories across the province, and the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), to continuously improve patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience. This work occurs through an initiative called the New Tests and Technology Fund (NTTF).
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The Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) and the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) are pleased to announce a new partnership that will leverage collective resources to support the growth of Ontario Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the critical areas of IP and commercialization.
The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) welcomes two new appointees to its Board of Directors as it works together with the Government of Ontario to support the province’s economic recovery priorities.
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