Some of this money would come from direct government spending, matching grants, tax incentives, loan guarantees and bonds. But private-sector investments are expected to account for the lion’s share, the study found. Much of that would be induced by an expanded market for renewable energy and conservation projects created by a carbon cap-and-trade system and other ...

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How to successfully gain access to the EU Market? This workshop is designed to provide Medical Device companies with an overview of the EU regulatory system. Manuela Ahlers, an expert with TÜV NORD CERT GmbH has been invited to give you the know?how to systematically seek regulatory approval for your medical devices. Ms. Ahlers expertise will ...

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TORONTO, July 29, 2009 — Ontario-based food and beverage manufacturers have a new resource to support them in their efforts to improve long term sustainability, with a project announced today by Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) and the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA). The project, entitled “Raising ...

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Synthetic Biology – Engineering the future is a one-day synthetic biology symposium hosted by the Ontario Genomics Institute and Integrated DNA Technologies. Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto, Ontario The symposium will explore the field of synthetic biology and several application areas. The event will also feature a panel discussion focused on challenges and opportunities ...

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The Canadian government is evaluating BIOTECanada’s request to create a “temporary loan program” that would help biotech companies remain in business until the economic situation improves. The group proposed the program after it released the findings of its survey, which showed that 70% of biotech firms in the country will not have sufficient funds to ...

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TAKE CHARGE In challenging economic times, it’s time to take charge, explore ideas and cultivate opportunities. Be one of 90 community and business exhibitors at this prestigious and exclusive business development event. TAKE ACTION Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn; develop strategic partnerships; increase your community profile; examine potential commercialization links; and network with the best ...

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OTTAWA, July 21, 2009 — Three leading-edge researchers from the Faculty of Science at the University of Ottawa will share $360,000 in grants to support projects in the fields of biology and physics as part of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) Discovery Accelerator Supplements. Dr. Rees Kassen, associate professor in the ...

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July 21, 2009 - An international group led by Dr. David Moher of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa has today released guidelines to improve how highly influential reviews of medical and health research are reported. The guidelines address systematic reviews and meta-analyses, which are considered the ‘gold standard’ of ...

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Bring your expertise to the BIO International Convention. Address business challenges and opportunities, stimulate discussions and generate insights. The Call for Sessions for the 2010 BIO International Convention is officially open. Proposals are due Tuesday, September 8, 2009. The online submission tool opens Monday, August 17, 2009. Submit a Session Along One of These Tracks We’re looking for session ...

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OTTAWA, July 13, 2009 — The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that Dr. Georg Northoff of the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR), which is part of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, has been awarded the prestigious EJLB-CIHR Michael Smith Chair in Neurosciences and Mental Health. Dr. Northoff will receive ...

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