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Aclarus Celebrates North Kawartha Launch

The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster was well represented at the recent North Kawartha launch of innovative Peterborough-based ozone water system company and Innovation Cluster client, Aclarus Water Systems.

Aclarus celebrated the occasion by hosting a full day demonstration for the local community – which turned out in force to enjoy purified water AND local ice-cream – at Eel’s Lake Marina in Apsley on Saturday, June 29th.

The Aclarus water system represents a new era in water treatment: being the most advanced ozone water system available on the market and the only NSF-61 approved ozone system.

The Canadian built units use a proprietary ozone producing and mixing process to purify water – in this case, lake or well water – for safe drinking. These low-cost, low energy systems, with unlimited adaptability to any flow rate and water application, are able to produce 1000 litres for less than .05 cents.

The units are low maintenance, low power, and run for years. They provide healthy water, rich in oxygen and minerals for the safest drinking, cooking and cleaning.

Ozone is the fastest, strongest, and most natural disinfectant. It is 3,000 times faster – and 300 times stronger – than chlorine; produces no byproducts; preserves healthy water minerals; and super saturates the water with oxygen.

Aclarus has received support from Community Futures Development Corporation and the Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment at Fleming College.

For further information, contact Aclarus by email at: info@aclarus.ca, or get in touch with them toll-free at: 1-888-705-8801. Visit their website at: http://aclarus.ca

Aclarus was featured on “Ontario Morning” on CBC Radio on May 17th. Listen in to the podcast here (the Aclarus slot starts at minute 18!): http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/ontariomorning_20130517_56800.mp3.

About the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster

The Innovation Cluster is a not-for-profit organization that exists to bridge the gap between scientific research and business by bringing together talent, knowledge, and investment to drive innovation-based economic growth and high-tech job creation in the Peterborough region.

We support our clients with partnership development; intellectual property protection; publicity; and access to public and private investment.

We also partner with academia and industry and provide support to startup technology companies and entrepreneurs to help take innovative ideas and processes to market and to foster an environment fueled by innovation.

Core funding for the Cluster’s activities is provided by the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Trent University, Fleming College and the Peterborough Region Angel Network.

For more information, contact us direct at: (705) 748-1011 x 7006.

Adam Doran, Mike Doran and John Gillis of Aclarus Water Systems

 

 

Recent Updates

Expectations and Opportunities – Quarterly Breakfast Series Highlights Investment

The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) hosted the summer edition of our Quarterly Breakfast Series on Friday, June 21, at Fleming College.

This “sold out” event was hosted in partnership with our friends at the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce,

GPIC’s Quarterly Breakfast Series is proudly sponsored by Bereskin & Parr LLP, one of Canada’s leading intellectual property law firms, with the support of the Stewart Group and community partners Community Futures Development Board and Workforce Development Board.

This event highlighted the ever-popular topic of investment opportunities for startups and growth companies, and focused specifically on what investors are looking for; their expectations; and types of investment opportunities.

The event was addressed by an influential group including:

  • John Fielding, Regional Director of Business Development, Eastern and Northern Ontario (Ontario Centres of Excellence) – John discussed money available through OCE to prepare companies for angel investment, and how they can match angel investment once made to “de-risk” the investment opportunity.
  • Yves Lafortune, Managing Director, Peterborough Region Angel Network – Yves spoke about what angels are looking for in investment opportunities and what kinds of due diligence, questions, and expectations a company can expect when dealing with angels.
  • Paulette Prentice, Economic Development Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario – Paulette presented the investment type funds they have for companies in reference to angel investment already in place.

The event was a packed house, with 40 attendees from industry, government and academia in attendance.

For more information on the presenting organizations, please see:

Our next Quarterly Breakfast will take place on Friday, September 21st. Stay tuned for more details on topics and speakers…

Tony Orsi, Patent Agent with Bereskin & Parr LLP, speaking with Andressa Lacerda, Ph.D candidate, Trent University

The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster is a not-for-profit with a mission to drive innovation-based economic growth and high-tech job creation in the Peterborough region. We operate at the intersection of academic research, science and business to:

  • Leverage the knowledge in our world-class institutional partners: Trent University and Fleming College;
  • Harness the talent of researchers, students, innovators and entrepreneurs; and
  • Deliver public and private funding and investment.

Supported by our core partners – the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Trent University, Fleming College and thePeterborough Region Angel Network, the Innovation Cluster works to promote industry-academic and industry-industry collaboration as well as to provide support to start-up technology companies and entrepreneurs to help them take innovative ideas and processes to market.

 

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Community Partnership Showcases Local Knowledge, Talent and Innovative Community Development

Showcasing student talent, community-academic partnerships and local community economic development sums up the Community Innovation Forum: Knowledge & Talent in Action Showcase (CIF:KTIAS) held April 4th, 2013, at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club.

The third annual CIF: KTIAS, sponsored by Bell is co-hosted by Sir Sandford Fleming College, Trent University, Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (GPIC) and the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE).

The forum showcased over 98 students from Trent University and Fleming College, working in partnership with local non-profit, private and government sector groups and organizations on their community-inspired social, business, and research projects. Students displayed their work for representatives of the local community and were judged on innovation, professionalism, commercial value and presentation.

Over 350 attendees from the academic, industry, not-for-profit, and government sectors streamed through the day long event, which included a visit from 150 high school students. Attendees participated in an afternoon panel discussion “Breaking Down Barriers to Thrive in Peterborough,” highlighting real life scenarios from social entrepreneurship, small business, and manufacturing perspectives. The evening partnered with the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation’s (GPA EDC) Creative Cocktail, beginning with Student Awards for applied projects. Following awards, attendees enjoyed an evening Keynote Fireside Chat “Giving, Learning and Innovation: How foundations and post-secondary institutions can help revitalize local economies” with guest speakers, Dr. Steven Franklin, President & Vice Chancellor, Trent University; Dr. Tony Tilly, President, Sir Sandford Fleming College; and Stephen Huddart, President and CEO, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. With an entrepreneurial spirit, the evening ended with “sneak peak” presentations by the Bear’s Lair Finalists. .

“The Community Innovation Forum is great example of community partnerships that showcase Fleming College and Trent University engagement with the community through their programs and students projects. It demonstrates the innovative ways people look at the community, their businesses, and local organizations to drive the region’s economic development.” said Danielle Rocheleau, Executive Director, Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster.

The CIF:KTIAS is annual event, designed to engage the community in innovation and provide talented and motivated students with visibility in the local business, public sector and not-for-profit communities.

 

 

 

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