Discovery 2011 Exhibitor Roster

"Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Power Integration in Transmission and Distribution Networks" - University of Western Ontario and University of Waterloo

Description:
This project will provide world-class, innovative technologies for grid integration of large-scale PV solar farms. The broad range of integration issues will encompass maximum penetration level, optimal siting, operation and control of PV solar systems; protection and relaying, system stability; converter/inverter technologies, incorporation of weather conditions in predicting solar power for electricity markets, efficient PV solar cells , snow and wind loading of solar panels, and policy related to land use for solar power generation.

3reedom Digital Inc / DJ Woods Productions Inc

Description:
DJ Woods and 3reedom Digital provides complete Stereoscopic 3D solutions to feature film, commercial and corporate productions. We offer consulting, pre-production, experienced crews, S3D camera rigs such as the Quasar™ and the Pulsar and S3D post production facilities that include a Quantel Pablo™, Real D™, Digital Cinema projector and a 3D screening theatre. 3reedom Digital is the first compliant Real D™ post production facility in Canada.

ACCT Canada

Description:
ACCT Canada (Alliance for Commercialization Technologies) is Canada's pre-eminent membership based organzation addressing all matters related to the interface of academic research-industry engagement and research discovery mobilization. ACCT Canada provides a unique nation-wide platform for all proponents in the Canadian innovation ecosystem to collaborate for the purpose of better mobilizing, transferring, translating and diffusing newly discovered knowledge and inventions resulting from both academic Science & Technology (S&T) and private sector Research and Development (R&D) investments.

Adventus Research Inc.

Description:
Adventus Research Inc. is a full-service market research and technology validation consulting company. We work with innovative clients across Ontario to validate and focus their technology value propositions, identify target markets, and design market entry strategies. We have performed dozens of assignments for clients of IRAP Ontario, OCE and other federal and provincial industry support agencies. We are market research process experts, and can provide key market insight and project value for clients in any industry or vertical.

Agile Manufacturing Inc.

Description:
Description: Agile sells new and used 3D printing equipment; including ProJet & V-Flash ($9,900) 3D Printers and 3D Systems Stereolithography (SLA) & Laser Sintering (SLS) machines. Agile provides prototyping services using all layer manufacturing technologies. We sell the Handyscan laser scanners and supply OEM and Generic 3D printing materials.

Algonquin College

Description:
With over 140 programs, Algonquin is a big college that proudly nurtures a friendly, small-college atmosphere. Located in the National Capital Region and the beautiful Ottawa Valley with campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke, our programs effectively combine theory and practice - the best way to prepare for your career.

AMD

Description:
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its ground-breaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). AMD's graphics and computing technologies power a variety of solutions including PCs, game consoles and the servers that drive the Internet and businesses.

As listed below

Description:
Miovision Technologies, based in Ontario, Canada is an innovative and successful software company that develops intelligent solutions to address the challenges facing today’s global transportation networks. With our video and web-based technologies, we help data collectors, traffic consultants and municipal governments reduce the cost of collecting, analyzing, and reporting accurate traffic data. Our products and services help reduce traffic congestion, minimize environmental impacts and improve the overall safety of our roads.

AUTO21 Inc.

Description:
For 10 years, AUTO21 has served as Canada’s automotive research and development program, partnering the private sector with the nation’s universities. These projects have resulted in an estimated $1.1 billion in social and economic benefits to Canada. AUTO21 is expanding its activities through the launch of Connect Canada, a new graduate intern program. Regardless of sector or location, Connect Canada internships are a cost-effective way for companies to conduct advanced R&D while interns gain relevant industry experience that enhances their studies.

Baycrest Centre for Brain Fitness

Description:
Baycrest is one of the world’s premier academic health centres focused on aging. Our centre includes the acclaimed Rotman research Institute, considered one of the top 5 brain institutes in the world and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Evaluative Research Unit (KLAERU) which conducts research alongside our clinicians and applies the results directly to client care. The Centre for Brain Fitness is Baycrest’s commercial incubator that is responsible for commercializing its technology and expertise. Our vision is to transform the aging process through the development of evidence-based technologies and interventions aimed at the early detection and prevention of Neurocognitive decline; the repair and rehabilitation of function in response to disease insult; and the maintenance of cognitive abilities to prolong independent living. By engaging business leaders with scientists, we use an entrepreneur-centric approach to bring innovative ideas to market. Our projects include a wide variety of applications that can be used in various settings from decision support for clinicians to web-based applications for connecting caregivers at home. Cogniciti, a startup founded in collaboration with MaRS, develops productivity solutions for the workplace driven by scientifically-validated cognitive strategies. At Baycrest, every day we are connecting science with technology and creating innovative, market-driven research products that will enhance health and productivity.

Bio.Diaspora

Description:
Bio.Diaspora is a scientific project dedicated to understanding how the world’s population interacts through the global movement of travelers. Bio.Diaspora has recently developed an easy-to-access, web-based, enterprise GIS solution that can generate and deliver customized, actionable intelligence around globally emerging infectious disease threats to end-users anywhere in the world in real-time. Bio.Diaspora offers users early insights into where dangerous infectious disease threats are emerging and how they are most likely to spread around the world.

Bioenterprise Corporation

Description:
Bioenterprise Corporation is a non-profit business accelerator located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, established to help promote the creation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Agri-Food and Agri-Life Sciences and Bioproduct Industries. Bioenterprise works with and discovers unique, Canadian companies that, in our opinion, are compelling, global opportunities. Our services include: business plan advice/assistance, financial and marketing strategy development, investment preparation, as well as sourcing capital funding from a variety of sources.

Brock University

Description:
Coming Soon

Bullfrog Power

Description:
Bullfrog Power, Canada's 100% green energy provider, offers homes and businesses clean, renewable energy solutions. By choosing Bullfrog Power's green energy, you can reduce your environmental impact, support the development of new renewable generation in Canada and help to create a cleaner world for today and tomorrow.

Business Launch Soluitons - Educating and Connecting Canadian Entrepreneurs through www.idea2delivery.ca

Description:
www.idea2delivery.ca (An initiative of Business Launch Solutions) is the go-to-place for Canadian entrepreneurs for help & resources needed to launch & grow their business. The website focuses on content relative to Canadian entrepreneurs. The idea2Delivery video series follows a real company from their original business idea up to their first sale. Each episode puts the company in front of a business expert that helps them with their business. Entrepreneurs will relate & learn from the challenges that most new businesses face. Visit the Idea2Delivery booth to have a video done on your new business that will be uploaded to our website for the world to see.

Canadian Innovation Centre

Description:
CIC is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs transform their ideas into market successes. Since its founding over 35 years ago, the Centre has provided its expertise to over 20,000 innovators and their companies. The CIC is consistently at the forefront of innovation in Canada, designing programs to develop new businesses and increase innovation in existing businesses. This impact has been recognized in industry awards, and tens of thousands of clients who have been helped.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

Description:
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a special operating agency of Industry Canada, is mainly responsible for the administration of the IP system in Canada. To help understand, protect & leverage IP, CIPO has a range of products and services. The Bank of Speakers is one of them and delivers, free of charge, educational IP presentations to public, private and educational organizations in Canada. CIPO also offers IP Case Studies, teaching tools designed to reflect realistic career situations for post-secondary students.

Canadian Urban Institute

Description:
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is Canada’s applied urban policy institute with a mission to identify, develop and deliver innovative solutions to enable urban regions to thrive and prosper. The CUI is advancing the integration of energy and water efficiency into the decision-making process for built form, transportation and land-use decisions at the municipal level. The CUI's clients, partners and contributors are municipal departments, agencies, boards and commissions, educational institutions, other levels of government and the private sector.

CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory

Description:
In collaboration with industry, CANMET-MTL develops and deploys technologies to improve all aspects of producing and using value-added products from minerals and metals. Specifically, CANMET-MTL focuses on research related to metal processing (casting, forming, joining, advanced materials, and prototype development), and maintains in-depth competencies for materials assessment (microstructural characterization, corrosion, physical and mechanical testing)

Carbon Control Systems Inc.

Description:
Carbon Control Systems Inc. specializes in Anaerobic Digestion technology, taking your organic waste streams and turning them into profitable revenue streams. We are the complete biogas company, from planning and permitting, to construction, to service and monitoring. This approach ensures the customer the most efficient and profitable system available.

Carleton University and Cistel - Collaborative Research on Middleware for Sensor-Based Bridge Infrastructure Management

Description:
This research is being performed at the Real Time and Distributed Systems Research Centre at Carleton University, Ottawa in collaboration with Cistel Technology. Carleton is known for its dynamic, interdisciplinary world class research and programs in sciences and engineering. Cistel technology is a professional consulting firm in the information technology area and performs front line research in the domain. This collaboration will lead to the solution of an important problem that is critical for public safety and the economic well being of the society.

CATT

Description:
The Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT), located at the University of Waterloo, is a non-profit organization consisting of university, municipal, industrial, business and government agencies. CATT is committed to the advancement of knowledge, materials, methods and equipment used in trenchless technologies to solve urban infrastructure problems. CATT is actively involved in conducting cutting edge research, organizing training courses, developing industry protocols and specifications, and the development of new products.

CDMN Canadian Digital Media Network

Description:
CDMN accelerates digital media commercialization, job creation and global competitiveness by linking Canada's leading digital media centres to each other, industry, government and academia. www.cdmn.ca

Centennial College

Description:
Innovation, creativity and speed to market are vital components to build and grow sustainable communities. Centennial College's Applied Research and Innovation Centre's Team connect industry with our faculty, students and resources to find real world solutions to pragmatic problems. We focus on small to mid-sized industry partners, and assist in the development, testing, and commercialization of their innovative ideas.

Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization

Description:
CImTeC is accelerating commercialization of medical imaging and digital pathology products as they move through the pipeline from demonstration of commercialization potential with prototypes through clinical trials, the regulatory process and finally to the development of successful products that can be used in the clinic. These activities will support the Canadian medical imaging sector in establishing and sustaining world leadership in innovation and technology development with tremendous potential for impact on the economy and healthcare system.

Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC)

Description:
CPDC discovers, develops and distributes molecular imaging probes for the early diagnosis of diseases and to assess the effectiveness of treatments. An important part of Ontario’s health care system, CPDC provides a reliable, daily supply of imaging probes to hospitals across the province. CPDC also works collaboratively with industry and academic partners, offering the research, manufacturing and regulatory expertise needed to move innovative probe technology and new therapeutic drugs from R&D labs to clinical use.

Cerebral Diagnostics Canada Incorporated

Description:
Cerebral Diagnostics Canada Inc is an Ontario-based start-up involved in the development of low cost, real-time brain imaging systems as well as pain and sensory loss diagnositc systems. Dynamic Electrial Cortical Imaging (DECI) captures and displays the 3D electrical activity of the brain in real-time, using conventional electroencephalographic (EEG) equipment and is inherently safe and non-invasive. DECI is able to produce vivid representations of moving electrical fields and their generators.

CFC Media Lab

Description:
Created in 1997, CFC Media Lab provides a unique training, research and production think-tank environment for new media content developers, practitioners and companies. An internationally-acclaimed and award-winning facility, our more than 200 graduates of CFC Media Lab emerge as leaders in the world of interactive media, produce innovative projects and start up 21st Century companies. For more information please visit www.cfccreates.com

Chide.it Inc.

Description:
Chide.it Inc. is an internet software company best known for making FluidSurveys.com and myReviewRoom.com. FluidSurveys.com is online survey software used for the creation of surveys/forms, gathering of data & analysis of the results. FluidSurveys is used by clients from over 40 countries from all walks of life including: Gov't, Fortune 500 Companies & Non-Profits myReviewRoom.com is an online software tool used to accept and review incoming applications. ReviewRoom is used for grants, scholarships, awards, competitions and conference registrations

Cognition LLP

Description:
Cognition LLP is an innovative law firm that is structured to deliver commercial and corporate legal services to businesses in the most cost effective manner. With lawyers in Toronto, Ottawa and Waterloo, we combine the insight of highly experienced in-house counsel with the flexibility and depth of outside counsel, resulting in more meaningful legal advice from best of breed lawyers who understand their clients’ operations. Our “virtual” approach – no fancy offices, receptionists or art collections – means only business-minded counsel providing expert advice within a pricing structure you may not believe

Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII)

Description:
CONII is a network of 20 Ontario colleges dedicated to connecting Ontario’s small and medium sized enterprises and other industry partners to the applied research and commercialization expertise of Ontario’s colleges.

Communitech

Description:
Waterloo Region’s technology organization, Communitech is the regional hub for the commercialization of innovation, creating economic prosperity by removing barriers to the creation and growth of technology companies. Our goal is to create more successful global businesses for Canada.

Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre, University of Waterloo

Description:
The Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre is part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and was developed to support, build on, and expand Waterloo's culture of entrepreneurship. The centre’s flagship program is a specialized master’s degree in business, entrepreneurship and technology that provides the business skills critical to indentify and exploit commercial opportunities. Many consider the program an attractive alternative to top MBA programs in the nation.

Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University

Description:
Established in 1996 in partnership with Grape Growers of Ontario and Wine Council of Ontario, Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) is an internationally recognized institute on cool climate grape and wine research and advances the industry by focusing on its research priorities. Initially focusing on the sciences of viticulture and oenology, it has evolved to embrace different areas including wine marketing, policy research and wine culture. CCOVI’s research, continuing education and outreach services attend to the industry’s needs.

CRC - Communications Research Centre Canada

Description:
Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) is the federal government's primary laboratory for research and development in advanced telecommunications, and a centre of excellence in information and communications technologies. It is the only national laboratory with critical mass and expertise in the four major platforms that form the basic transport mechanism for information delivery across Canada: wireless, broadcasting, satellite and fibre optics. CRC employs 400 staff, including 240 research staff, and has a total annual budget in the range of $50M.

CrossChasm (FleetCarma)

Description:
Most vehicle purchases are based upon purchase price; this results in higher total cost, sensitivity to fuel price, and emissions. To solve this problem, fleet managers are transitioning to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for making decisions. CrossChasm’s FleetCarma (www.fleetcarma.com) is the only solution that is simple and accurate enough to enable reliable TCO decisions. Saving money tomorrow means making the right decisions today. That’s karma – FleetCarma. CrossChasm also enables manufacturers to build best-in-class hybrid & electric vehicles

Cyborg Trading Systems

Description:
Cyborg Trading Systems (CTS) was founded in 2008 by an elite group of traders and highly experienced software engineers. The founders recognized a need to adapt to the changing global financial markets, and combined their extensive trading experience with their technology backgrounds in order to create a framework for the automation of customized, low latency trading strategies.

Defense Research and Development Canada Toronto

Description:
TBD

Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto

Description:
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto is ranked number one in Canada and 14th in the world according to the inaugural QS World University Rankings® for Chemical Engineering. We are home to 33 principal investigators who conduct cutting-edge research in the following fields: Biomolecular & Biomedical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical & Materials Process Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, Informatics, Pulp & Paper, Surface & Interface Engineering, and Sustainable Energy. www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca

Edey FX Wind Turbine and Tower

Description:
Edey FX is an Ottawa based Industrial Design and Prototyping Company focusing on renewable energy products.

Elevator Cab Renovations (ECR)

Description:
Elevator Cab Renovations (ECR) initally designed, manufactured, and installed custom cab interiors for local elevator companies and contractors. In 2003, ECR developed and introduced the patented A-Look™ Panel Fitment System: an easy to order and install cab interior. The product consists of an aluminum extrusion system used to lock the panels together providing a structurally sound web that connects to the cab shell. State of the art computer-controlled production equipment has allowed the company to maintain consistent quality and reliable delivery.

Energent

Description:
Energent provides SaaS-based Energy Management Information Solutions designed to help industrial, commercial, and hospital clients realize energy savings through real-time analytics and reporting. Our customers can lower energy use by 5-10% in the first year. Energent is also developing an Energy Hub Management System that will revolutionize the Smart Grid experience for home and business customers. Utilizing a secure web-based portal, our EHMS provides residential customers with the ability to control their energy use based on a user-defined profile.

fanfare jobs

Description:
fanfare is a globally applicable employment network designed to integrate with colleges and universities to provide employers with centralized access to recruit students and recent graduates. Schools host employment programs on fanfare or refer their students to job opportunities posted on fanfare. Students are grouped by school and then sub-grouped by program and major. We connect each group of students together to provide employers with centralized access to talent. fanfare is currently being piloted in Canada.

Fanshawe College

Description:
Fanshawe College's Centre for Sustainable Energy & Environments (CSEE) brings together academic, entrepreneurial, technical and business expertise to help companies innovate in the fields of energy and the environment, with a focus on alternative energy management and green technologies.

Filter Innovations Inc.

Description:
Filter Innovations Inc. designs & manufactures turnkey solutions for the treatment of wastewater, groundwater, process water & air. FII is recognized as an industry leader with a reputation for quality & technical support. Aggressive research & development, partnerships with leading government organizations & educational institutions ensure that our innovative technologies provide solutions to all our clients’ environmental requirements. Filter Innovations is a proud member of Calco Environmental Group & recipient of Deloitte’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

Fleming College - Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment

Description:
The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) promotes innovative forms of water and wastewater treatment technology through applied research, education, and demonstration projects. The CAWT is located at Fleming College's Frost campus in Lindsay, Ontario.

Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative Inc. (Forest Co-op)

Description:
The Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative Inc. (Forest Co-op) is a partnership of organizations investing in forest science initiatives for the purpose of supporting sustainable forest management, reducing uncertainties associated with forest management decisions and fostering a sustainable, predictable and affordable wood supply. This unique not-for-profit forum includes representatives from the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, academic institutions, research organizations, and consulting firms.

GarCan Technologies

Description:
We assist innovators to go from the ‘fuzzy front end’ of the innovation process to getting business results. Our team has over twenty years of combined experience in research and development, project management, renewable technologies, Latin American markets, new product development, new technology commercialization, industry analysis, and market assessment.

GE Digital Energy

Description:
Digital Energy, a division of GE Energy, is a major solutions provider and thought leader for the global Smart Grid effort to modernize and optimize how we generate, move and consume energy. Our global team of more than 5,000 employees are inventing, improving and integrating communications, automation, and power delivery technologies to give the century-old electric infrastructure new capabilities and reliable, efficient performance unheard of just a generation ago. From deploying Internet-like solutions that enable consumers to understand and manage energy usage to championing leading-edge technologies that make clean, renewable energy an everyday reality, Digital Energy is delivering the breakthroughs that will power our planet for the next hundred years. Our executives are leading the charge, serving on standards boards, industry task forces and government advisory committees, sharing our unmatched experience and expertise to help overcome the capacity and environmental challenges of an increasingly electrified world.

George Brown College

Description:
George Brown College (GBC) is one of Canada's largest, most diversified colleges. The college was established in 1967 and has close relationships with industry. GBC enhances relevant programs and curriculum to serve the needs of both students and employers by producing workplace-ready graduates. GBC also nurtures strategic relationships with government agencies, community partners, and educational associations, both within Ontario and beyond. The College offers 150 full-time programs, and 1,200 continuing education courses.