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Rosalind Franklin University Innovation and Research Park Welcomes Three Squared Biosciences, Focused on Gut Microbiome Solutions for Chronic Diseases

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announces a new tenant in its Innovation and Research Park: 32 (Three Squared) Biosciences , which builds companies that leverage artificial intelligence to better understand the gut microbiome and uses that knowledge to prevent diseases.

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announces a new tenant in its Innovation and Research Park: 32 (Three Squared) Biosciences , which builds companies that leverage artificial intelligence to better understand the gut microbiome and uses that knowledge to prevent diseases.
  • 32 Biosciences and its subsidiary companies, Gateway Biome and Covira , signed an agreement, effective Nov. 1, for space within the Innovation and Research Park .
  • 32 Biosciences was formed to harness the full potential of Gateway Biome and Covira, spinouts from the University of Chicago.
  • "RFU is committed to expanding collaboration between academic research and the life science industry to improve prevention and treatment of disease."

ISC Announces Filing of 2023 Management Information Circular

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular for ISC’s May 10, 2023 annual and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders.

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  • REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular for ISC’s May 10, 2023 annual and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders.
  • The management information circular contains information for shareholders regarding the Meeting, including exercising voting rights on the election of ISC’s Board of Directors, the appointment of ISC’s auditor for the ensuing year and approval of unallocated options under the Company’s stock option plan.
  • ISC encourages shareholders to access the information and vote by no later than 11:00 a.m. MDT on Monday, May 8, 2023.
  • At the date of the filing of this management information circular, it is the intention of the Company to hold the Meeting in person at the location stated above.

Mycocycle Announces Addition of Two Experienced Leaders

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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BOLNGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced that it has hired Daniel Reyes as Vice President of Research and Innovation and Colin Litow as Vice President of Operations and Product Development.

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  • "I am very excited to have Daniel and Colin join us to lead our research and operations," stated Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle founder and CEO.
  • "The combination of Daniel's research with Colin's strong product development background will position Mycocycle for continued growth and success."
  • In his new role of Vice President of Innovation and Research, Reyes will be assuming the overarching research for Mycocycle U.S., Mexico and Poland.
  • Litow comes to Mycocycle from Continuus Materials, a circular waste-to-value manufacturer that uses paper and plastic waste to manufacture building products.

INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC EXPERTS LINE UP FOR NEW BIOINNOVATIONS SPEAKER SERIES AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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According to Dr. Rosenkranz, more than 2 billion people worldwide are affected by brain disorders, including 1 in 6 in the U.S., where neurological disorders cost $1 trillion or more per year.

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  • According to Dr. Rosenkranz, more than 2 billion people worldwide are affected by brain disorders, including 1 in 6 in the U.S., where neurological disorders cost $1 trillion or more per year.
  • The first event for 2023, "Industry and Academic Collaborations," is scheduled for Feb. 15.
  • All events in the series are free and open to IRP partners and supporters; industry leaders and biomedical entrepreneurs; the RFU campus community, including researchers and alumni; and the general public.
  • "This new exciting speaker series, co-partnered with Lake County Partners, will debate key global healthcare and biomedical research issues that impact society including industry and academic researchers," said Ronald Kaplan, PhD, executive vice president of research at RFU.

ISC Announces Filing of 2022 Management Information Circular

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (ISC) announced today that it has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular for ISCs May 11, 2022 annual meeting (the Meeting) of shareholders.

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  • REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (ISC) announced today that it has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular for ISCs May 11, 2022 annual meeting (the Meeting) of shareholders.
  • The management information circular contains information for shareholders regarding the Meeting, including exercising voting rights on the election of ISCs Board of Directors and the appointment of ISCs auditor for the ensuing year.
  • ISC encourages shareholders to access the information and vote by no later than 11:00 a.m. MDT on Monday, May 9, 2022.
  • At the date of the filing of this management information circular, it is the intention of the Company to hold the Meeting in person at the location stated above.

Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership Announces Alliance with Ag Capital Canada

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Saskatoon, SK, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has announced new support to bolster its venture funding model and provide even more value to agtech startups looking to establish in Canada, with Ag Capital Canada joining its Investment Committee.

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  • Saskatoon, SK, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has announced new support to bolster its venture funding model and provide even more value to agtech startups looking to establish in Canada, with Ag Capital Canada joining its Investment Committee.
  • We are thrilled to have Ag Capital Canada come on board and provide its unique insight, to support GAAPs provision of the most value to grow agtech businesses in Canada, said GAAP interim Chief Executive Officer Jay Robinson.
  • There is abundant opportunity for innovation in agri-food, and this alliance with Ag Capital Canada will support GAAP with developing and delivering on those opportunities, growing early-stage technology within Canada and advancing innovation from around the world.
  • Scott Crawford, Controller at Ag Capital Canada, said, At Ag Capital Canada, our aim is to nurture entrepreneurship in Canada, foster growth in ag-business innovation and work with forward-thinking people in mutually beneficial relationships.

Center for Discovery, Innovation, and Development Partners With Data Analytics Firm to Create Predictive Health Solutions, a Software Company Focused on Improving Outcomes

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Drawing upon the combined expertise of its parent companies, Predictive Health Solutions will create solutions tailored specifically to the healthcare industry.

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  • Drawing upon the combined expertise of its parent companies, Predictive Health Solutions will create solutions tailored specifically to the healthcare industry.
  • Pinnacle Solutions brings capabilities in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, while CDID provides expertise in the healthcare industry and the operational infrastructure for development.
  • The initial Predictive Health Solutions offering helps healthcare providers tackle the problem of patient no-shows.
  • Predictive Health Solutions software will be available to hospitals and health systems across the country in early 2022.

CTNext Governor's Innovation Fellowship Announces Early Decision Fellows

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTNext today announced it has named seven early decision fellows to join its Governor's Innovation Fellowship (GIF) spring cohort.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTNext today announced it has named seven early decision fellows to join its Governor's Innovation Fellowship (GIF) spring cohort.
  • "Talent recruitment and retention continues to be a priority in Connecticut," said Onyeka Obiocha, executive director of CTNext.
  • "I am extremely confident that the early decision fellows we've selected so far will thrive both socially and professionally as they enter Connecticut's workforce together and begin our programming," said Julia Napolitano, program associate at CTNext.
  • CTNext, a subsidiary of Connecticut Innovations, also manages initiatives to expand and strengthen the ecosystem that supports new business development across the state, including Innovation Places, the Higher Education Entrepreneurship Fund, CTNext Partners and more.

CTNext Appoints Onyeka Obiocha as New Executive Director

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTNext , Connecticut's go-to resource for supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation, today announced it has named Onyeka "Ony" Obiocha, a leader in entrepreneurial development and capital ventures, as its new executive director.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CTNext , Connecticut's go-to resource for supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation, today announced it has named Onyeka "Ony" Obiocha, a leader in entrepreneurial development and capital ventures, as its new executive director.
  • Obiocha, a Connecticut native and New Haven resident, has had great success in operationalizing equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the state.
  • "CTNext has created a strong foundation of programs and resources designed to help entrepreneurs grow," said Obiocha.
  • CTNext develops programs and funding to help technology- and innovation-based startups and early-stage businesses grow in Connecticut.

Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership Launched to Support Agri-Food Start-Up Companies

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Saskatchewan agri-value start-ups have a new support system to help them succeed: the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) is beginning its work of assisting start-ups and growing the agri-food industry in Western Canada.

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  • Saskatchewan agri-value start-ups have a new support system to help them succeed: the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) is beginning its work of assisting start-ups and growing the agri-food industry in Western Canada.
  • Companies within this new partnership can enjoy the following benefits:
    Access to GAAP facilities for up to 3 to 4 years.
  • Access to significant investment from GAAP (upwards of $1M with support from partners) to qualifying companies, to allow them to focus on technology progression and market adoption.
  • A stronger ecosystem will support start-up companies as they develop tools to tackle global challenges of our day, such as food security and climate change.