Founded in 1987, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Its core mission is to accelerate industry research and development (R&D) to positively impact the Ontario economy through the commercialization of cutting-edge research. OCE offers a range of services including industry-academic collaborative research, commercialization of academic research via licensing and spin-off companies, early-stage seed financing for startups, and skills development for high-quality personnel. The organization focuses on fostering innovation and translating research into tangible economic outcomes.
Notable affiliated individuals include leaders from both academia and industry who collaborate to drive OCE's mission forward. The organization has attracted significant investment for its programs, facilitating numerous collaborative R&D projects. Key achievements include the successful commercialization of various academic research projects and the provision of early-stage funding that has helped numerous startups grow. Overall, OCE has made a substantial impact on Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, enhancing the province's competitiveness in the global market.
Organizations similar to Ontario Centres of Excellence include Genome British Columbia, Creative Destruction Lab, Angel One Network and Futurpreneur.
Ontario Centres of Excellence was founded in 1987.
Ontario Centres of Excellence's headquarters is located in Toronto, Ontario, CA.
Ontario Centres of Excellence has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
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