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Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
 
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology  
    Invests to foster innovation in communications and IT.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental
Technologies
 
 
Centre of Excellence for Earth and Environmental Technologies  
    Invests to drive commercially viable outcomes contributing to clean air, water, land, and smart infrastructures.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
 
Centre of Excellence for Energy  
    Invests to foster innovation in energy markets, systems and technologies.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing  
 
Centre of Excellence for Materials and Manufacturing
 
    Invests in research partnerships that increase competitiveness and productivity.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics  
 
Centre of Excellence for Photonics
 
    Supports the creation of new photonics knowledge and technology.  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
 
Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research  
    The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.  
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Media Releases

February 18, 2010 - Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Signs Agreement

Ontario's recognized expertise in the field of photonics has been given a major shot in the arm with the signing of an agreement between Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and OptoNet, a German-based cluster that is a world leader in optical technology.

February 3, 2010 - Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP) Announces Selection of 15 Bilateral Projects Following First Call for Proposals

The Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP), a catalyst for collaborative Research, Development and Delivery (RD&D) between two innovation-intensive jurisdictions, today announced the selection of 15 bilateral projects emerging from its first Call for Proposals (CFP).

January 7, 2010 - Proven Innovator Takes over Helm at Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)

TORONTO - Regarded as one of Canada's foremost experts in bringing research to commercial success, Dr. Tom Corr, currently CEO of the Accelerator Centre at the Waterloo Research and Technology Park, and Associate Vice President of commercialization, University of Waterloo, has been named as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc.

Sean McNeely
Manager, Communications and Media Relations
(416) 861 1092 x1034
sean.mcneely@oce-ontario.org
2009 Archives This year marks the 5th anniversary of the creation of OCE. Innovation always matters, but with the economic challenges we faced in 2009, it proved essential.

2008 Archives OCE is playing an increasingly important role in the determination of the province's future economic strength and vitality.

2007 Archives OCE continued to earn international recognition as a proven formula to commercialize innovation.

2006 Archives OCE enabled the collaboration between Millenium Biologix and Dr. Reginald Smith at Queen's University.

2005 Archives OCE took action to create a solid foundation for success.

2004 Archives OCE has nurtured the creation of 65 new spin-off companies.
Optomem and OCE breathe new life into air quality analysis Hand-held gas sensor detects multiple airborne contaminants

OCE fuels BDR Technologies' drive for cleaner biodiesel New processing technology produces better fuel at lower cost Young scientists volunteer to motivate and inspire Ontario's youth

Ottawa start-up turns waste heat into cool business ThermalFrost's new technology uses waste heat to generate refrigeration

Helping students look beyond the lab coat. Young scientists volunteer to motivate and inspire Ontario's youth

Rubbing plastic in the wound helps healing. Revolutionary dressing "kick-starts" the healing of chronic wounds.

Ontario student develops intelligent mobility software. OCE scholarship leads to research collaboration between Europe and Ontario.

Quantum develops groundbreaking dental care device. Early cavity detection system could dramatically reduce the need to drill and fill.

Cast ConneX and OCE create a life-saving connection. Earthquake resistant castings could reshape building industry.

Spongelab and OCE create a different "cellular" experience. New interactive video game gets students excited about plant biology.

OCE sparks interest in REGEN’s energy saving technology. Ontario's largest industrial facilities could slash their peak demand charge by up to 30%.
 
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