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Scale Up Program client Cold Plasma Group awarded US patent
Oct 21, 2025
Initially targeting the cannabis industry, Cold Plasma Group (CPG) has developed a patented platform technology which uses cold plasma treatments for the sterilization of plant material.
September 16, 2025: U.S. Patent No. 12,416,577 "Sensor Elements Having Metallic Nanostructures and Uses Thereof"
Sep 16, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation is pleased to report the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,416,577
September 16, 2025: U.S. Patent No. 12,418,232 "Three-Phase Rectifier with Reconfigurable Modules for Wide Output Voltage Range"
Sep 16, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation is pleased to report the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,418,232
Four innovative startups awarded ScaleUp Program grant funding
Sep 10, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI), in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Scale Up Program grant funding.
September 9, 2025: U.S. Patent No. 12,409,473 "Carbene-Functionalized Composite Materials"
Sep 09, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation is pleased to report the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,409,473
WE-CAN client Theresa Bailey wins Export Plan of the Year
Aug 21, 2025
Theresa is the founder of Starfish Synergies, a training and consulting firm that uses a unique approach to corporate leadership, communications, and team development training workshops. She recently won the Export Plan of the Year award.
August 12, 2025: U.S. Patent No. 12,383,641 "Sterilization of Plant Material"
Aug 12, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation is pleased to report the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,383,641
July 15, 2025: U.S. Patent No. 12,362,660 "Power Converter Controlled Capacitor Circuits and Methods"
Jul 15, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation is pleased to report the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,362,660
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s alumnus-developed platform myLaminin brings high level of security to Research Data Management
Jul 15, 2025
¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s University Life Sciences graduate Ash Bassili’s company myLaminin is set to revolutionize how research data is managed, shared, and secured.
WE-CAN client Tammy Watson wins $10,000 at Equal Slice Pitch Competition
Jun 25, 2025
Tammy Watson, the Canadian Handywoman, is on a mission to empower women with tools, skills, and community.
Celebrating connection and community at the WE-CAN Mix + Mingle
Jun 16, 2025
On June 3, 2025, women entrepreneurs from across the Kingston area gathered for an in-person WE-CAN Mix + Mingle networking and community event.
QPI-supported Scale Up Platform startups took a deep dive into the differentiation process
Jun 05, 2025
Four of ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI)’s supported startups recently participated in a dynamic one-day workshop led by Andrew Jackson, the creator of the 5D Differentiationâ„¢ framework.