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Sernova Completes Acquisition of Cellular Local Immune Protection Technology

NewsBy TechAlliance June 15, 2020

Sernova Corp., a clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of cellular local immune protection technology from Converge Biotech, Inc. (“Converge”). “This acquisition is a strategic accelerator for expansion of Sernova’s total regenerative medicine cell therapy therapeutics platform,” stated Dr. Philip Toleikis, Sernova’s President and Chief Executive Officer.…

Design Challenge Two launches to revitalize Southwestern Ontario

NewsBy TechAlliance June 10, 2020

On the heels of Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenge One, TechAlliance, Libro Credit Union and Pillar Nonprofit Network have launched the second phase of the Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenges, focused on collaborative innovation to help revitalize Southwestern Ontario beyond COVID-19. Recognizing the strength in the Innovation Economy’s diversity, innovators, entrepreneurs…

The Minery’s online audit gets entrepreneurs “Back to Business” with confidence

NewsBy TechAlliance May 27, 2020

The doors to Ontario’s economy are swinging back open, and as entrepreneurs gear up for the new frontier of in-person interaction, The Minery is using a simple tech solution to help get businesses up and running smoothly and safely. The full-service employee and brand experience consulting company has just released news that they will be…

Stay healthy at home — healthcare now delivers

BlogBy TechAlliance May 19, 2020

Innovators are creating new pathways to healthcare. As a specialist in the industry, Andy Donald, understands that delivering new solutions for patient care could drastically change lives. Donald, a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and CEO of The Health Depot, is committed to changing the face of pharmacy by helping patients take control of their health with…

Motif Labs receives green light from Health Canada, commences operations at its Ontario facility

NewsBy TechAlliance May 19, 2020

On Friday, May 15th, Health Canada officially granted Motif Labs Ltd a Standard Processing license under the Cannabis Act after an extensive 2-year application and vetting process. The company will operate as a contract manufacturing hub, partnering with cannabis and hemp cultivators, as well as 3rd party brands, to create a range of concentrate-based products. Motif is currently…

FedDev Ontario launches Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support local economies

NewsBy TechAlliance May 13, 2020

The Government of Canada has deployed a number of measures to help small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) deal with the impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses. Building on these measures, with a focus on manufacturing, technology and tourism in southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario has released the details of a new fund for SMEs previously ineligible for financial…

Go Fog It named recipient of $20,000 Design Challenge funding

NewsBy TechAlliance May 6, 2020

London’s own Go Fog It has been named the successful applicant for the first Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenge. The successful recipient was chosen from over 100 applicants and will receive $20,000 of seed funding and a personalized suite of business advisory, financial coaching and community impact services presented by Libro Credit Union,…

Making a statement in the sanitation space

BlogBy TechAlliance May 1, 2020

Madison and Jenessa Olson are repurposing their resources to make a meaningful impact amid COVID-19. The co-founders of Southwestern Ontario startup STMNT are tackling disrupted times with the same resourceful mentality that gained them early traction and success in the fashion space, as they establish their place in the sanitation game. Recovery within our innovation…

Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenges launch in response to COVID-19

NewsBy TechAlliance April 27, 2020

TechAlliance, in partnership with Pillar Nonprofit Network and Libro Credit Union, are putting $20,000 and a suite of personalized services forward for each of two innovations that will help Southwestern Ontario recover from and rebuild in the aftermath of COVID-19. Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenges, co-presented by WEtech Alliance and Communitech, are an…

Federal Innovation Assistance Program now accepting applications

NewsBy TechAlliance April 22, 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP), providing financial assistance for small and medium-sized companies. The $250 million initiative was announced by the Government of Canada last week to provide support for technology-driven companies without a revenue history that would qualify them for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). IAP, administered by…

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