What is RIC?
RIC Centre is the local entry point for entrepreneurs into the innovation network to provide services to the clients that need them - small firms, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors. RIC serves the advanced manufacturing, aerospace and life sciences sectors.
RIC Centre is a not-for-profit organization created through partnership with Mississauga Board of Trade, University of Toronto Mississauga and Ministry of Research & Innovation.
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Next RIC Centre Event
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Keep Growing Your Business
Breakfast Sessions - Season II
A speaker series of 10 consecutive monthly breakfast events designed to help entrepreneurs fast-track commercialization. All sessions will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at University of Toronto Mississauga.
February 17, 2010
Keep employing creative leadership basics
March 10, 2010
Keep your IP close
April 21, 2010
Keep optimizing your web presence
May 19, 2010
Keep cultivating strategic alliances
June 16, 2010
Innovator Idol II
Registration fee is $20 per session or $150 for the series, and includes breakfast and parking.
View full schedule of sessions here
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For more information please contact Shantanu Mittal, communications officer, at 905-569-4446 or shantanu@riccentre.com. Individuals can also register by visiting www.riccentre.com.
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Services:
- Access to science and lab services.
- Assistance with development of your business plan.
- Meet with a business mentor for assistance with legal, marketing and business development issues.
- Access to competitive market intelligence.
- Polish your pitch with the mentor panel.
- Networking opportunities.
- Access the Ontario Commercialization Network for funding and business opportunities.
Clients:
RIC Centre provides services to clients in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. It is co-located with MBOT at 77 City Centre Drive in Mississauga.
RIC Centre is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation through the Regional Innovation Network.