Organization: Sheridan College

The Short Report, May 6, 2020: AbCellera receives $175.6M for COVID-19 therapies; Canada contributes $850 million to global pandemic response; new “super angel” fund launches; and more

Vancouver-based AbCellera Biologics will receive up to $175.6 million from the federal Strategic Innovation Fund to fast-track antibody therapies against COVID-19. The funding will also go to build a first-of-its-kind antibody manufacturing facility over the next four years to help Canada respond to future pandemics. AbCellera has partnered with global biopharmaceutical company Eli Lilly to…

Hamilton post-secondary institutions open pilot innovation hub

Hamilton’s post-secondary institutions have banded together to launch CityLAB Hamilton, a pilot innovation hub where students can collaborate, design, launch and test products to address local issues such as climate change, municipal excellence and healthy neighbourhoods. McMaster Univ, Mohawk College and Redeemer College are collaborating on the new innovation hub which is aimed at giving…

Ontario bolsters S&T in college system

Three Ontario colleges have been designated Institutes of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) as part of its skills and learning strategy. The new moniker will be added to Humber College, Conestoga College and Sheridan College. The ITAL designation will boost programming of applied degrees, place increased emphasis on industry and specialized sectoral support and increase…