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On September 17th McMaster Innovation Park was presented with the Corporate Citizen award during the CoreNET REmmy awards. CoreNET is the world’s leading association for corporate real estate, and the award recognizes a Canadian organization whose culture and development product/project represent commitment to sustainable design and social responsibility. The award criteria include:• Ability to integrate sustainable design
into a project• Depth of sustainability in the project• A culture and development of individual
and team with a commitment to sustainable design
• A commitment to implementing sustainable maintenance practices
• Corporate communication programs to encourage sustainable practicesSustainability at MIP couldn’t be possible
without the support of our tenants and the hard work of our entire team. We thank you.
McMaster Innovation Park will be hosting its first Entrepreneur Fair in collaboration with Innovation Factory, on November 21st, 2013 from 12:00-5:00pm. The fair will have four different tracks that any attendee can choose to follow whether you want to learn more about being a tech startup, what it’s like to work for an Entrepreneur, own a Franchise, or even start your own small business. As most people won’t be sure exactly which direction they want to head
down yet, attendees will be able to mix and match with sessions. The event will be free, and food trucks will be on site for lunch. MIP welcomes anyone whether it is a student or someone looking for a career change. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/event/7787284979. There are still a few sponsorship opportunities, and booths available at the event, for more information please contact Jarrod Gleadall at [email protected].
september 2013
mcmasterinnovationpark.ca ● 905-667-5500
• Artwork submission deadline is October 10th at midnight for the 13th Art in the Workplace exhibit
• Tickets Now On Sale for the 2013 LiON’S LAIR Awards Gala on October 10th from 5pm to 9pm. Get your tickets today at pitch-it.ca.
• Body Screening Clinic on October 24th in the Atrium from 11am to 2pm
• Innovation Factory host a Lunch n Learn, Room 1 ABC from 11am to 2pm on October 29th and November 26th
• LiFT Seminar Series: Employment Value Proposition is on October 31st from 8am to 11am. Visit: liftevp2013.eventbrite.ca
• On November 6th Innovation Night occurs in the Atrium from 7pm to 9pm
• Ballagh & Edward LLP continue The IP Toolbox Series with a discussion on US Provisional Patent Applications on November 6th in room 5 in the Atrium. They would also like to welcome their new Legal Assistant, Jennifer Richardson who started in July.
• McMaster Innovation Park presents the Entrepreneur Fair on November 21st in Room 1 ABCD in the Atrium from noon to 5pm. (See front cover for more details)
• The opening of Art in the Workplace Exhibit 13 takes place on December 5th in the Atrium from 7pm to 9pm.
• December 12th is McMaster Innovation Park’s BAB/Tenant Holiday Celebration in the Atrium from 5:30pm to 7pm
Do you have a story that you would like to see in the MIP newsletter? Let us know! Contact: Alipa PatelGreening Marketing [email protected]
MIP provides a variety of services designed to make your conference a success. Conference rooms, catering and additional services are available. To book your next conference go to www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/meeting-and-conference-facilities and click “Book Now”.For more information contact:Jarrod Gleadall, MIP Conference [email protected]
To receive MIP’s updates and event information, please email [email protected] with “Please include me on your tenant e-list” in the subject line.
Planning your next conference
Coming up at MIP What’s your story?
Stay informed
mcmasterinnovationpark.ca ● 905-667-5500
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Barron Yoga: An athletic, highly demanding yoga class designed to build strength, balance, endurance and flexibility.
Beginner Basics: Designed for those new to group classes, cardio & strength training.
Boot Camp: Uses a variety of functional fitness techniques and tools to improve strength, agility and overall fitness in a Circuit Style training environment
CORE Blast!: A strategic blend of core moves using a variety of equipment to build better balance, core strength and support back health
Cycle Zone: A cycling workout that takes you through various intensity zones to challenge and improve your cardio system.
Free Weight Lift: Burn calories, transform your body and learn the basics of strength training.
SAQ Training: Speed, Agility and Quickness training for a stronger core, more physical power and to improved athletic performance.
Spin/SAQ/Core: Short on time? Combine the best of all classes in one - cardio with a 20 min spin, strength with a blast of SAQ and core definition.
ZEN Yoga: A breath of fresh air in your week; practice relaxing postures and breath work to help de-stress and relax.
Personal Training: For more information on personal training sessions contact [email protected]
McMaster Innovation Park receives Corporate Citizen award
MIP to host its First Entrepreneur Fair
Fitness at MIP new for fall
New tenant of Innovation Factory, AdvanTag
MIP welcomes three new tenants:
Partners, Drew Thachuk and Mo Shahin have launched their new tech startup, AdvanTag which rewards loyalty and promotes business.
AdvanTag is a new loyalty rewards system that uses software loaded onto tablets. Consumers swipe with an Apple or Android app or a key tag at a cash register or at an event (such as a ball game) to give them an option to either Tweet or post a Like on the company’s Facebook page. That, in turn, could give the customer a variety of options: spin a wheel or scratch a coupon on their touch device or computer, or open up a different kind of surprise gift or discount. AdvanTag has been invited to one of the largest technology conferences in the world. The Web Summit, being held in Dublin, Ireland, is a global gathering that features more than 10,000 of the world’s brightest minds in technology. The gathering includes the planets leading technology and start-up companies, as well as small, medium and large businesses that are impacted by new technology.
• Vanguard Technologies• OCE Discovery• Appollonia Health
Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:30 PM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
CORE Blast! Bodyweight Pump
Cycle Zone(spin room)
Boot Camp
Coredio Beg. Basics BOSU CORE Blast!
Boot CampSpin/SAQ/CORE SAQ Training Free Weight Lift
Cycle Zone(spin room)
BarronYoga
StrengthYoga
ZenYoga
CardioBurn
COREBlast! Coredio
Beg. Basics
Funda-mentals
Learn toTrain
Beg. Basics
For more information including class prices and memberships visit www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/scheduled-classes
The new McMaster Marauder Loyalty Mobile App is the ticket to rewards at McMaster University. The new mobile app, launced on August 23rd, is the McMaster fan’s new tool to receive free and discounted items all over the campus. Fans and the public alike are also able to view live streaming of Marauder sports events, as well as social and news feeds, schedules for recreation and photos.
The app utilizes location-based software and allows users to check in to pre-determined locations that could be anywhere on the McMaster campus including the Athletic Centre, Campus Pubs, The Campus Store and many others. Each location earns you maroon points, specific to each business which can be redeemable at participating locations such as free admittance into Basketball and Volleyball games. It is an activity based event loyalty app. This means the more you use it, the more points you can earn, which can later be redeemed.
The Marauders have also partnered with many off campus locations and users can receive special deals at a variety of different locations. “The App brings together the University and community while rewarding our fans for doing things that they already do,” says Parrish Offer, Manager of Marketing, Communications & Sponsorship for Athletics & Recreation. The App has been a collaborative effort of McMaster University, Weever Apps and Fantags of Toronto.
“We are pleased to work with McMaster Marauders
to develop their first mobile app,” says Tim Richard, Co-Founder and VP Sales of Weever Apps Inc. “This app takes ‘gamification’ to a whole new level, while able to view sporting events in real time!”The web based app can be viewed at: weeverapp.com/app/marauders.myweeverapp.com
Co-Locate. Connect. Commercialize.
mcmaster innovation park ● 175 Longwood road south ● hamiLton, ontario ● L8p 0a1
H.I.R.E. Science Program Angel One congratulates the 2013 Founders and Funders Award Winners
Synapse Life Sciences Competition Coming to Hamilton This Fall
Barclay & Knap sends students to the UK
Weever Apps launched the official McMaster Marauder Loyalty Mobile App
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging makes national news
Angel One’s first Founders and Funders Celebration on Thursday, June 27, 2013 was a huge success. The majority of guests were investors who mingled freely with founders in the Investee Showcase.
A brief but heartfelt formal presentation took place, delivered by Board Chair Larry Innanen, acknowledging the hard work of the staff and volunteers who have made Angel One such a vibrant angel group.
Mr. Innanen also revealed that Angel One has placed as one of the top angel groups in Canada according to a National Angel Capital Association report delivered June 18, 2013.
The finale of the formal program was the announcement of the winners of three award categories selected by Angel One’s Board of Directors:• Founder of the Year - Stefano Plati of
Vida Holdings• Funder of the Year - Dan Lawrie• Contributor of the Year - Paul Subject
Each winner was presented with a custom-made sculpture designed and created by local artist Paull Rodrigue (www.paullrodrigue.com). These glass angels outfitted in Angel One colours are known amongst the angel community as Pauli Awards.
Innovation Factory, in partnership with The DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, the Xerox Centre for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Mohawk College will bring a Life Sciences Competition to Hamilton this fall. The competition is to help move products and services out of labs and into market by teaming up innovators with business students. MBA, Post-Graduate and senior level Engineering and BBA students interested in participating will be asked to submit a resumé and cover letter explaining why they would be an ideal candidate for the competition. Innovators will need to submit a resumé and a two-page explanation of their innovative product or service and how it will change the landscape of Life Science forever. Applications open October 1, 2013. Please visit innovationfactory.ca for details.
This September, Barclay & Knap sent over 50 students to the UK for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Scotland, North Ireland, Wales and England.
The mission of Barclay & Knap is to assist students and their families with the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, or from post-secondary to graduate education. Placements are achieved through a presentation of clear, methodical, well-paced plan of action. Their focus is directed towards post-secondary education planning, preparation, and placement of students.
Jacqueline Barclay and Joseph Knap are both seasoned education professionals who have dedicated their careers to helping students find rewarding and meaningful education options. The partners draw from their vast experience in both public and private education, and are well-versed in admission guidelines and practices within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
MIP TenantsAre you looking to fill a position within
your organization? Consider the benefits of hiring a McMaster Co-op Student.
Science Career & Cooperative Education at McMaster University would like to introduce you to the H.I.R.E. Science Program. An easy, cost effective and efficient way to find excellent candidates for your employment needs.Why hire a McMaster Co-op student?• Having completed a minimum of 4
academic terms, the students bring senior level training and/or previous work term
experience to their co-op positions• McMaster integrates cutting edge research
into undergraduate teaching• It is a cost effective solution for short term
hiring requirements• It is a great opportunity to evaluate future
full-time employees• Programs feature 4 or 8 month work terms,
ensuring that student availability fits with your needs throughout the year
For more information contact SCCE directly, by phone 905-525-9140 Ext. 23657, or by email [email protected]. Or visit www.science.mcmaster.ca/scce.
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) was featured on CBC’s The National.
The story, The New 90, discussed recent findings of a Danish study that “suggests that more people are living to older ages with better overall functioning.”
Dr. Parminder Raina, lead principal
investigator of the CLSA, weighed in on the findings and detailed how the CLSA is studying the aging population in Canada.
As of September, the CLSA has recruited more than 30,000 men and women from coast to coast, more than halfway to the overall recruitment goal of 50,000 participants.
CanMet welcomes a new Director General, Philippe Dauphin
Philippe Dauphin joined CanMet as the new Director General of Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMATERIALS on July 29. Philippe has been with NRCan for the past 21 years, playing various roles in R&D, business development, policy and management. Most recently, Philippe was Acting Director General of CanmetENERGY’s Ottawa laboratory, leading teams of scientists in carbon capture and storage, renewable energy, industrial processes, buildings and community. Some of the engineers and architects in Philippe’s team played key roles in the integrated design of the CanmetMATERIALS building.
Philippe graduated in mining engineering at Laval University.
The new McMaster Marauder Loyalty Mobile App is the ticket to rewards at McMaster University. The new mobile app, launced on August 23rd, is the McMaster fan’s new tool to receive free and discounted items all over the campus. Fans and the public alike are also able to view live streaming of Marauder sports events, as well as social and news feeds, schedules for recreation and photos.
The app utilizes location-based software and allows users to check in to pre-determined locations that could be anywhere on the McMaster campus including the Athletic Centre, Campus Pubs, The Campus Store and many others. Each location earns you maroon points, specific to each business which can be redeemable at participating locations such as free admittance into Basketball and Volleyball games. It is an activity based event loyalty app. This means the more you use it, the more points you can earn, which can later be redeemed.
The Marauders have also partnered with many off campus locations and users can receive special deals at a variety of different locations. “The App brings together the University and community while rewarding our fans for doing things that they already do,” says Parrish Offer, Manager of Marketing, Communications & Sponsorship for Athletics & Recreation. The App has been a collaborative effort of McMaster University, Weever Apps and Fantags of Toronto.
“We are pleased to work with McMaster Marauders
to develop their first mobile app,” says Tim Richard, Co-Founder and VP Sales of Weever Apps Inc. “This app takes ‘gamification’ to a whole new level, while able to view sporting events in real time!”The web based app can be viewed at: weeverapp.com/app/marauders.myweeverapp.com
Co-Locate. Connect. Commercialize.
mcmaster innovation park ● 175 Longwood road south ● hamiLton, ontario ● L8p 0a1
H.I.R.E. Science Program Angel One congratulates the 2013 Founders and Funders Award Winners
Synapse Life Sciences Competition Coming to Hamilton This Fall
Barclay & Knap sends students to the UK
Weever Apps launched the official McMaster Marauder Loyalty Mobile App
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging makes national news
Angel One’s first Founders and Funders Celebration on Thursday, June 27, 2013 was a huge success. The majority of guests were investors who mingled freely with founders in the Investee Showcase.
A brief but heartfelt formal presentation took place, delivered by Board Chair Larry Innanen, acknowledging the hard work of the staff and volunteers who have made Angel One such a vibrant angel group.
Mr. Innanen also revealed that Angel One has placed as one of the top angel groups in Canada according to a National Angel Capital Association report delivered June 18, 2013.
The finale of the formal program was the announcement of the winners of three award categories selected by Angel One’s Board of Directors:• Founder of the Year - Stefano Plati of
Vida Holdings• Funder of the Year - Dan Lawrie• Contributor of the Year - Paul Subject
Each winner was presented with a custom-made sculpture designed and created by local artist Paull Rodrigue (www.paullrodrigue.com). These glass angels outfitted in Angel One colours are known amongst the angel community as Pauli Awards.
Innovation Factory, in partnership with The DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, the Xerox Centre for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Mohawk College will bring a Life Sciences Competition to Hamilton this fall. The competition is to help move products and services out of labs and into market by teaming up innovators with business students. MBA, Post-Graduate and senior level Engineering and BBA students interested in participating will be asked to submit a resumé and cover letter explaining why they would be an ideal candidate for the competition. Innovators will need to submit a resumé and a two-page explanation of their innovative product or service and how it will change the landscape of Life Science forever. Applications open October 1, 2013. Please visit innovationfactory.ca for details.
This September, Barclay & Knap sent over 50 students to the UK for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Scotland, North Ireland, Wales and England.
The mission of Barclay & Knap is to assist students and their families with the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, or from post-secondary to graduate education. Placements are achieved through a presentation of clear, methodical, well-paced plan of action. Their focus is directed towards post-secondary education planning, preparation, and placement of students.
Jacqueline Barclay and Joseph Knap are both seasoned education professionals who have dedicated their careers to helping students find rewarding and meaningful education options. The partners draw from their vast experience in both public and private education, and are well-versed in admission guidelines and practices within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
MIP TenantsAre you looking to fill a position within
your organization? Consider the benefits of hiring a McMaster Co-op Student.
Science Career & Cooperative Education at McMaster University would like to introduce you to the H.I.R.E. Science Program. An easy, cost effective and efficient way to find excellent candidates for your employment needs.Why hire a McMaster Co-op student?• Having completed a minimum of 4
academic terms, the students bring senior level training and/or previous work term
experience to their co-op positions• McMaster integrates cutting edge research
into undergraduate teaching• It is a cost effective solution for short term
hiring requirements• It is a great opportunity to evaluate future
full-time employees• Programs feature 4 or 8 month work terms,
ensuring that student availability fits with your needs throughout the year
For more information contact SCCE directly, by phone 905-525-9140 Ext. 23657, or by email [email protected]. Or visit www.science.mcmaster.ca/scce.
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) was featured on CBC’s The National.
The story, The New 90, discussed recent findings of a Danish study that “suggests that more people are living to older ages with better overall functioning.”
Dr. Parminder Raina, lead principal
investigator of the CLSA, weighed in on the findings and detailed how the CLSA is studying the aging population in Canada.
As of September, the CLSA has recruited more than 30,000 men and women from coast to coast, more than halfway to the overall recruitment goal of 50,000 participants.
CanMet welcomes a new Director General, Philippe Dauphin
Philippe Dauphin joined CanMet as the new Director General of Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMATERIALS on July 29. Philippe has been with NRCan for the past 21 years, playing various roles in R&D, business development, policy and management. Most recently, Philippe was Acting Director General of CanmetENERGY’s Ottawa laboratory, leading teams of scientists in carbon capture and storage, renewable energy, industrial processes, buildings and community. Some of the engineers and architects in Philippe’s team played key roles in the integrated design of the CanmetMATERIALS building.
Philippe graduated in mining engineering at Laval University.
MIPConnection
On September 17th McMaster Innovation Park was presented with the Corporate Citizen award during the CoreNET REmmy awards. CoreNET is the world’s leading association for corporate real estate, and the award recognizes a Canadian organization whose culture and development product/project represent commitment to sustainable design and social responsibility. The award criteria include:• Ability to integrate sustainable design
into a project• Depth of sustainability in the project• A culture and development of individual
and team with a commitment to sustainable design
• A commitment to implementing sustainable maintenance practices
• Corporate communication programs to encourage sustainable practicesSustainability at MIP couldn’t be possible
without the support of our tenants and the hard work of our entire team. We thank you.
McMaster Innovation Park will be hosting its first Entrepreneur Fair in collaboration with Innovation Factory, on November 21st, 2013 from 12:00-5:00pm. The fair will have four different tracks that any attendee can choose to follow whether you want to learn more about being a tech startup, what it’s like to work for an Entrepreneur, own a Franchise, or even start your own small business. As most people won’t be sure exactly which direction they want to head
down yet, attendees will be able to mix and match with sessions. The event will be free, and food trucks will be on site for lunch. MIP welcomes anyone whether it is a student or someone looking for a career change. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/event/7787284979. There are still a few sponsorship opportunities, and booths available at the event, for more information please contact Jarrod Gleadall at [email protected].
september 2013
mcmasterinnovationpark.ca ● 905-667-5500
• Artwork submission deadline is October 10th at midnight for the 13th Art in the Workplace exhibit
• Tickets Now On Sale for the 2013 LiON’S LAIR Awards Gala on October 10th from 5pm to 9pm. Get your tickets today at pitch-it.ca.
• Body Screening Clinic on October 24th in the Atrium from 11am to 2pm
• Innovation Factory host a Lunch n Learn, Room 1 ABC from 11am to 2pm on October 29th and November 26th
• LiFT Seminar Series: Employment Value Proposition is on October 31st from 8am to 11am. Visit: liftevp2013.eventbrite.ca
• On November 6th Innovation Night occurs in the Atrium from 7pm to 9pm
• Ballagh & Edward LLP continue The IP Toolbox Series with a discussion on US Provisional Patent Applications on November 6th in room 5 in the Atrium. They would also like to welcome their new Legal Assistant, Jennifer Richardson who started in July.
• McMaster Innovation Park presents the Entrepreneur Fair on November 21st in Room 1 ABCD in the Atrium from noon to 5pm. (See front cover for more details)
• The opening of Art in the Workplace Exhibit 13 takes place on December 5th in the Atrium from 7pm to 9pm.
• December 12th is McMaster Innovation Park’s BAB/Tenant Holiday Celebration in the Atrium from 5:30pm to 7pm
Do you have a story that you would like to see in the MIP newsletter? Let us know! Contact: Alipa PatelGreening Marketing [email protected]
MIP provides a variety of services designed to make your conference a success. Conference rooms, catering and additional services are available. To book your next conference go to www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/meeting-and-conference-facilities and click “Book Now”.For more information contact:Jarrod Gleadall, MIP Conference [email protected]
To receive MIP’s updates and event information, please email [email protected] with “Please include me on your tenant e-list” in the subject line.
Planning your next conference
Coming up at MIP What’s your story?
Stay informed
mcmasterinnovationpark.ca ● 905-667-5500
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Barron Yoga: An athletic, highly demanding yoga class designed to build strength, balance, endurance and flexibility.
Beginner Basics: Designed for those new to group classes, cardio & strength training.
Boot Camp: Uses a variety of functional fitness techniques and tools to improve strength, agility and overall fitness in a Circuit Style training environment
CORE Blast!: A strategic blend of core moves using a variety of equipment to build better balance, core strength and support back health
Cycle Zone: A cycling workout that takes you through various intensity zones to challenge and improve your cardio system.
Free Weight Lift: Burn calories, transform your body and learn the basics of strength training.
SAQ Training: Speed, Agility and Quickness training for a stronger core, more physical power and to improved athletic performance.
Spin/SAQ/Core: Short on time? Combine the best of all classes in one - cardio with a 20 min spin, strength with a blast of SAQ and core definition.
ZEN Yoga: A breath of fresh air in your week; practice relaxing postures and breath work to help de-stress and relax.
Personal Training: For more information on personal training sessions contact [email protected]
McMaster Innovation Park receives Corporate Citizen award
MIP to host its First Entrepreneur Fair
Fitness at MIP new for fall
New tenant of Innovation Factory, AdvanTag
MIP welcomes three new tenants:
Partners, Drew Thachuk and Mo Shahin have launched their new tech startup, AdvanTag which rewards loyalty and promotes business.
AdvanTag is a new loyalty rewards system that uses software loaded onto tablets. Consumers swipe with an Apple or Android app or a key tag at a cash register or at an event (such as a ball game) to give them an option to either Tweet or post a Like on the company’s Facebook page. That, in turn, could give the customer a variety of options: spin a wheel or scratch a coupon on their touch device or computer, or open up a different kind of surprise gift or discount. AdvanTag has been invited to one of the largest technology conferences in the world. The Web Summit, being held in Dublin, Ireland, is a global gathering that features more than 10,000 of the world’s brightest minds in technology. The gathering includes the planets leading technology and start-up companies, as well as small, medium and large businesses that are impacted by new technology.
• Vanguard Technologies• OCE Discovery• Appollonia Health
Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:30 PM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
CORE Blast! Bodyweight Pump
Cycle Zone(spin room)
Boot Camp
Coredio Beg. Basics BOSU CORE Blast!
Boot CampSpin/SAQ/CORE SAQ Training Free Weight Lift
Cycle Zone(spin room)
BarronYoga
StrengthYoga
ZenYoga
CardioBurn
COREBlast! Coredio
Beg. Basics
Funda-mentals
Learn toTrain
Beg. Basics
For more information including class prices and memberships visit www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/scheduled-classes
