science enterprise Algoma calls Innovation Centre Home

science enterprise Algoma calls Innovation Centre Home


Opportunity for collaboration between science and innovation

June 13, 2008: The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has a new tenant in its office located on the campus of Algoma University and it has a lot to do with science. Science enterprise Algoma (seA), has recently moved office spaces and has joined SSMIC, allowing for the opportunity for further collaboration on science and technology projects and initiatives.


Established in January 2005, science enterprise Algoma (seA) takes advantage of economic development opportunities that exist in the natural resource and life science industry sectors in the Algoma Region and Northern Ontario.


“Co-location of seA and the SSMIC not only allows both organizations to share our expertise and resources for the benefit of academic and government partners but also for private sector clients who are involved in information technology and bioscience based business” said Errol Caldwell, Executive Director, seA. “Our combined efforts will greatly assist in helping to build capacity for research and commercial development in both information technology and bioscience.”


Errol Caldwell expressed his gratitude to the Great Lakes Forestry Centre for providing financial support and office space for seA over the last 3 years. He added, “This support along with other member contributions resulted in the establishment of our organization and is a major factor in our evolution and expanding partnerships.”


“The addition of seA to our office environment is great news and provides further opportunity to grow our science and technology sector,” said Tom Vair, Executive Director, SSMIC. “Together we are able to better serve our science and technology clients and ensure they have access to the programs and expertise they need to achieve success. We look forward to collaborating with seA and continuing our work with the many promising companies and projects in the region.”


On June 14, 2008 at Algoma University’s convocation ceremony, Errol Caldwell will be honoured with the Senate Award, making him an honorary member of Algoma U. In his role as Executive Director with seA, Caldwell champions science education and innovation as well as significantly improving the science-based economy in the Algoma District and Northern Ontario. Through Caldwell’s leadership, seA has coordinated efforts amongst many science organizations within Sault Ste. Marie to make a national showcase for science cooperation among three levels of government, private industry, academia and non-profit organizations.


For more information on either of these organizations and to learn about their continued commitment to science, technology and innovation, visit seA at www.ssmic.com or www.seainnovation.com.



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About science enterprise Algoma

Science Enterprise Algoma was established in January 2005 to take advantage of economic development opportunities that exist in the natural resource and life science industry sectors in Sault Ste Marie, the Algoma region and Northern Ontario.



About Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre was founded in 1999 as a catalyst for economic development activities in the IT and knowledge based sectors in the Algoma District. It works closely with community partners to enhance and improve IT sector opportunities.

The Innovation Centre is focused on three core areas: the operation of a business incubator to encourage the establishment and growth of technology start-ups; the provision of support services to the SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) IT community and the development of strategic markets such as the highly successful GIS project. The Innovation Centre has developed and implemented an award-winning GIS product, which serves a number of municipal customers and is responsible for the growth of private sector GIS firms in the Algoma District.

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre

1520 Queen Street East, NW 307

Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4

Telephone: 705-942-7927

http://www.ssmic.com

http://www.itssm.com