Open Innovation is the idea and concept that firms can use both internal and external ideas to advance their operations. Invest Barrie is bringing 8 of the top manufacturing-focused technology firms in the province to the region to present their technologies to local companies, as well as discuss funding strategies to support collaborative projects and pilots in manufacturing plants.
Key note speakers include:
- Ontario Centres of Excellence: Connects entrepreneurs, startups, industry, academia & investors to commercialize innovation and compete globally.
- Georgian College Centre for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI): Supports industry and community partnerships by providing faculty and student researchers to help clear business and/or technology hurdles and better understand their target markets.
- Mentor Works Ltd.: Partners with Canadian businesses to help them access government grants and loans in order to optimize cash flow, as well as accelerate growth and innovation.
Pitch Presentations by:
- Econse Water Purification: Helps businesses comply with regulatory requirements, eliminate penalties, reduce costs and save money through water reuse, reduced waste and reclaiming lost product from waste streams.
- MAJiK Systems: Connects businesses directly to Capital Equipment and existing Factory Information Systems utilizing the company's existing IT infrastructure.
- Plum: This startup offers Software-as-a-Service platform that uses cutting-edge behavioural science to quantify company culture, optimize teams and predict successful new hires. The company assists other businesses hire with confidence and reduce the amount of time it requires to review applicant submissions.
If you are intested in presenting please e-mail JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING. The submission deadline is January 21st, 2017.
Agenda:
7:30-8:00am: Registration & Networking
8:00am-8:20am: Introductions
8:20-8:40am: Mentor Works
8:40-9:00am: 4 pitches (5 minutes each)
9:00-9:10am: Q&A
9:10-9:15am: Ontario Centres of Excellence
9:15-9:35am: 4 pitches (5 minutes each)
9:35-9:45am: Q&A
9:45-9:50am: Centre for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI)
9:50-10:00am: Wrap-up & Networking