The founding partners of the Stiller Centre and the Stiller Centre management thank the following sponsors for their contribution and commitment to the success of the Stiller Centre Prize program. Please take some time to learn more about our sponsors and their depth of services available to technology based companies.
Research
Western
With annual research expenditures of more than $221 million and an
international reputation for success, The University of Western Ontario ranks
as one of the top ten research-intensive universities in Canada.
Ultimately, Research Western’s goal is to firmly establish an entrepreneurial
research culture and to encourage the practice of innovation in all units at
Western.
Fisher
Scientific
Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH) is a leading provider of
products and services to the scientific-research community and clinical
laboratories. We serve pharmaceutical and biotech companies; colleges and
universities; medical-research institutions; hospitals, reference,
quality-control, process-control and R&D labs in various industries; as
well as government agencies. From biochemicals, cell-culture media and
proprietary RNAi technology to rapid-diagnostic tests, safety products and
other consumable supplies, Fisher provides an unmatched suite of more than
600,000 products and services to its 350,000 customers worldwide. This broad
offering, combined with Fisher's globally integrated supply chain and unmatched
sales and marketing presence, helps make our customers more efficient and
effective at what they do.
The Stiller Centre
for Technology Commercialization
The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization generates synergy by
bringing together great minds in research, professional, medical and commercial
sectors. Located in the University
Research Park,
we are adjacent to world class educational, medical and research facilities:
The University of Western Ontario, the London Health Sciences Centre and
Robarts Research Institute. The Stiller Centre facilities are designed
for start-up technology-based companies. We help to bring their innovation to
the market place. We offer our tenants a range of services which include market
research, mentoring and operations analysis by our hired Bio-MBA graduates.
rtraction
rtraction is an information technology company specializing in
Internet-based applications, content management, e-commerce and custom
programming. By leveraging a deep level of knowledge and almost 50 years
of experience and technical competency, clients are able to embrace proven
technologies: improving market presence, expanding sales channels and
facilitating enhanced internal and external collaboration.
Price Waterhouse Coopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.pwc.com/)
provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public
trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than
130,000 people in 148 countries work collaboratively using Connected Thinking
to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. In Canada,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/ca)
and its related entities have more than 4,300 partners and staff in offices
across the country.
Perkin
Elmer
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global technology leader driving growth and
innovation in Health Sciences and Photonics markets to improve the quality of
life. The Company reported revenues of $1.5 billion in 2005, has 8,000
employees serving customers in more than 125 countries, and is a component of
the S&P 500 Index.
Stevenson
& Hunt Insurance Brokers Limited
Since its incorporation in 1935, Stevenson & Hunt has become one of Canada’s
largest independent brokerage and consulting firms. With offices in London, Cambridge, Waterloo, Toronto,
and worldwide representation as a partner in Assurex Global, Stevenson &
Hunt offers a wide variety of risk management services, insurance and financial
products:
- Commercial insurance
- Surety bond service
- Employee benefit plans
- Pension and retirement programs
- Financial services
- Home and automobile insurance for individuals and groups
Harrison Pensa
Harrison Pensa is a full service law firm that provides comprehensive,
innovative and thorough legal services to individuals, partnerships, private
companies, government agencies, educational institutions and multi-national
corporations.
Growthworks
GrowthWorks (http://www.growthworks.ca/) is a recognized leader in
venture capital fund management with proven experience in the raising and
managing of capital. GrowthWorksTM managed funds, including the Working
Opportunity Fund, GrowthWorks Canadian Fund, GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund
and GrowthWorks Atlantic Venture Fund, have approximately $800 million in
combined assets. GrowthWorks has a team of skilled and knowledgeable investment
professionals with a combined 200 years of experience. The Investment team has
a proven track record of identifying, analyzing and structuring investments in
emerging sectors. GrowthWorks is a registered trademark of GrowthWorks Capital
Ltd.