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June 9

Life sciences startups secure provincial support

In its recent announcement on June 9, 2025, the Ontario government reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing home‑grown health‑tech innovation, investing in early‑stage life science ventures through grants across a broad spectrum of cutting‑edge startups. Among the recipients of funding through the Life Sciences Innovation Fund are two participants in the University of Toronto’s H2i entrepreneurship program, PhenoTips […]

On April 23, U of T hosted Deputy Minister Susanna Laaksonen-Craig from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for a tour of three Labs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and affiliated with the Climate Positive Energy Initiative and Electrification Hub (EHub). As noted below, these Labs ar... Read More

Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist who studies the mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the brain, has been named the University of Toronto’s 17th president. The appointment is for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. It was approved on March 26 by ... Read More

The Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC) at the University of Toronto recently hosted Quantum Days 2025, the country’s premier quantum science and technology event. Co-organized with Deep Tech Canada (DTC), a non-profit dedicated to advancing deep technology and innovatio... Read More

A new report by the Canadian Robotics Council (CRC) calls on the federal government to develop a national robotics strategy that prioritizes robotics adoption and upskilling and training to address Canada’s lagging productivity. Entitled 2024 What We Heard Report, it summarizes the insights and re... Read More


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