OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 17, 2014) - Their research is shaping the innovation landscape and playing a vital role in the development of new products, services, and technologies. On Tuesday, November 18, five promising up-and-coming innovators will be recognized for their outstanding research and commercialization contributions at the 4th annual Mitacs Awards Reception. This year we will also recognize two leaders in the academic and industrial communities for their contributions to innovation in Canada.
The media is invited to attend.
| What: | 4th Annual Mitacs Awards Reception |
| Celebrating Research Innovation in Canada | |
| When: | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 |
| Doors open: 6:00 p.m. | |
| Awards presentations: 7:00 p.m. | |
| Keynote: | Hon. Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology) |
| Presenters: | Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue |
| Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) | |
| Hon. Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) | |
| Where: | Delta Ottawa City Centre |
| International Ballroom C | |
| 101 Lyon Street North | |
| Ottawa, ON |
About Mitacs
Mitacs is a national, private not-for-profit organization that develops the next generation of innovators with vital skills through a suite of unique research and training programs: Mitacs Accelerate, Elevate, Step, and Globalink. In partnership with companies, government and universities, Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada's most valuable resource - its people.
Contact Information:
Heather Young
Director, Communications
Mitacs
hyoung@mitacs.ca
604-818-0020