Leading Edge

Five years ago, leaders from Western University, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute elected to combine each of their respective business development offices, mandates and resources under one banner called WORLDiscoveries^®.

Five years later, the intended outcomes from what some considered a bold experiment have been largely realized and in many cases exceeded; outcomes that we affectionately call “The Edge Effect”.

Quick Facts for 2011 Fiscal Year

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47 patents issued

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11 cumulative spin-off companies

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$1.5 million in commercialization grants

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$5.1 million in revenue

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65 disclosures

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10 trademarks issued

Stories

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Statement
It is my distinct pleasure to share with you WORLDiscoveries Annual Report for the 2011 fiscal year...
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ProMotion therapeutics
WORLDiscoveries established ProMotion Therapeutics based on Dr. Arthur Brown’s innovative...
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Enable Imaging Technologies
WORLDiscoveries created another company this year – based on Dr. Aaron Fenster’s breakthrough work...
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EVASHI – Enhanced skincare product
Given a choice, most people would pick a face cream over a needle, to achieve smooth, youthful skin...
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Nighttime solar?
As unbelievable as it sounds, it may soon be possible to utilize photovoltaic (PV) solar plants...
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Barrier coatings
By using ultraviolet light to cure a coating of phosphonium ionic liquids, Professor Paul...
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Bio Electricity?
Adapting the power grid to accept renewable power, store it and distribute the electricity close...
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FGF9 grows cells, business
The Fibroblast Growth Factor 9 (FGF9), discovered Dr. Geoffrey Pickering, is brimming...
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DSL
DSL is now industry standard for fitting infant hearing aids. WORLDiscoveries continues to manage...
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Software success
From automated e-commerce transactions to full website development and deployment...
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AMM Showcase
More than 150 people attended the first-ever Ontario Regional Advanced Materials & Manufacturing...
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Epigenetics
An international conference on Epigenetics in May not only brought together dozens of researchers...