Canadian prairie based food expert Dan Clapson brings a national scope to the University of Guelph’s Gryphon’s LAAIR (Leading to the Accelerated Adoption of Innovative Research) Pitch Competition Finale as emcee for the May 19, 2021 awards event.
Despite the devastation of COVID-19, this has been a true breakout year for Harvest Genomics (HG), the 2020 winner of the University of Guelph’s $10,000 Gryphon's LAAIR pitch competition.
“The LAAIR competition was a tremendous platform to accelerate the growth of this exciting start-up,” says Dana McCauley, Director of New Venture Creation in the University’s Research Innovation Office.
The first annual Research Innovation Festival will be a springtime celebration of cutting-edge agri-technology businesses that have their roots in the University of Guelph’s research community.
Everything from advanced nanotechnology that helps fight disease and viruses to a convenient online education platform for busy veterinarians will be on display.
An impressive lineup of international investors and agri-food industry leaders will judge the 2021 edition of the Gryphon’s LAAIR (Leading to the Accelerated Adoption of Innovative Research) Pitch Competition.
This year’s crop of contestants for the 2021 Gryphon’s LAAIR (Leading to the Accelerated Adoption of Advanced Research) pitch competition is strong, healthy and diversified, with roots in a wide range of disciplines at the University of Guelph.
The finale and the awarding of $17,000 in prize money will happen on May 19th. Get your free tickets today!
The 25th annual Project Soy Plus finale will showcase an impressive lineup of planet- and human- friendly products including biodegradable clothing, masks, bandages, utensils and anti-chafing cream; edibles like energy balls and yogurt; and even 3-D printed eyeglasses made from ocean waste and soy.
University of Guelph welcomes applications for the FREE online Policy Fellowship program in Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity from decision-makers in government, industry and NGOs. The deadline to apply to the winter 2021 session is January 15. Download an application to apply!
Jane Ong, co-founder of Neophyto Foods, won the $25,000 grand prize at the 2020 Rhyze and Shine! Pitch Competition on October 21, 2020. The event was the culmination of the first cohort of the Rhyze Ventures program that helped female entrepreneurs to optimize their business and leadership skills through classes, business projects, mentorship, and pitch training. Nine entrepreneurs in the Rhyze cohort, including Ms.
In this blog series, we introduce you to our team members and the work they do to help University of Guelph researchers to maximize the real-world impact of their work.
Introducing Emily Gordon, Mitacs Business Development Specialist – University of Guelph.
Q: First of all, Emily, welcome back to the University of Guelph. As a two-time U of G grad you already have deep connections within the community; what are you most looking forward to about reconnecting?