Regional Innovations Networks (RINs) - Guelph Partnership for Innovation
Research
Advanced Food and Materials Network (AFMNet)
AFMNet is Canada's front line of research and development in the area of advanced foods and bio–materials – from new, lower cost antibiotics, to improved frozen food quality to faster healing wound dressings.
Contact: Rickey Yada, Scientific Director
Telephone: 519-824-4120 x58915
Web: www.afmnet.ca
Biodiversity Institute
The Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to improving the understanding of biodiversity at all scales, from the genetic to the macroecological. Based at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, BIO is host to more than 30 university faculty and their research groups representing a wide range of biological expertise. BIO also includes specialized support staff and unique research and outreach capabilities designed to foster both academic research and public outreach.
Contact: Paul Hebert, Director
Telephone: 519-824-4120 x56668
Web: www.biodiversity.uoguelph.ca
Centre for Food and Soft Materials Science
The Centre brings together the extensive internationally-renowned expertise in food and soft materials research at the University of Guelph spanning 19 different research groups that address a broad-based research theme of the structure-function relationships on different length scales of foods, polymers and biopolymers, biological membranes and bacterial surfaces.
Contact: John Dutcher, Director
Telephone: 519-824-4120, x3950
Web: fsm.uoguelph.ca
BioCar Initiative
A multi-university project led by the University of Guelph involving 16 scientists at Guelph and the universities of Toronto, Waterloo and Windsor. They are combining their research strengths and efforts to improve the development and delivery capacity of biomaterials for the automotive industry.
Contact: Larry Erickson, Associate Professor, Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph
Telephone: 519-824-4120 x53398
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC)
GFTC is Canada's only not-for-profit, non-subsidized food technology centre. GFTC provides creative, confidential technical solutions, training, consulting and auditing to the Canadian agri-food industry in the areas of R&D, product development, packaging, shelf-life, food safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Each year, GFTC assists over 500 companies and organizations, and provides training to more than 3600 people.
Contact: Gary Fread, President and CEO
Telephone: (519) 821-1246 x5023
Web: www.gftc.ca
Integrated Explorations Inc.
Integrated Explorations is a bio-environmental laboratory which provides services for Microbiology, Chemistry and Investigative Analysis.
Contact: Al Melkic, President
Telephone: 519-822-2608
Web: www.iebiolab.com
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Food Research Program
The Food Research Program carries out research and technology transfer in support of the agri-food sector. Our focus is to improve food quality, reduce processing costs, add value to agricultural raw materials for food and non-food uses, and support a healthy diet for Canadians.
Contact: Dr Mohit Baxi, Research Manager
Telephone: (519) 829-2400 (8063)
Web: sci.agr.ca/guelph/index_e.htm
University of Guelph
Dr. Larry Erickson, University of Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture
Professor Erickson's has extensive research expertise in the area of plant molecular biology and has been a lead individual in the University of Guelph's focus on bioproduct development.
Contact: Dr. Larry Erickson
Tel: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53398
Web: www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/lerickson/
Dr. Gary Ablett, University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture
Professor Ablett's research has focused on soybean breeding, genetics, oil quality, germplasm for food grade and industrial markets.
Contact: Dr. Gary Ablett
Tel: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53386
Web: www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/gablett/
Dr. Istvan Rajcan, University of Guelph
Professor Rajcan's main areas of research include soybean breeding, genetics, molecular markers, seed quality, disease resistance.
Contact: Dr. Istvan Rajcan
Tel: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53564
Web: www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/irajcan/
Dr. Hugh Earl, University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture
Professor Earl's main area of research is oilseed physiology and agronomy.
Contact: Dr. Hugh Earl
Tel: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 58568
Web: www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/hearl/
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Fuels / Energy
Rothsay Biodiesel
Headquartered in Guelph and is an extension of Rothsay rendering company wholly owned and operated by Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Always looking for new and innovative ways to recycle waste materials, Rothsay decided to take a look at the production of biodiesel. Our biodiesel plant is built at the site of one of our rendering facilities near the port of Montreal and began commercial production in 2002. One of the more notable initiatives was our involvement in the Montreal BioBus joint study which looked at biodiesel usage on the Montreal bus fleet over the course of a full year. Our current capacity is approx. 32 million liters per year of premium biodiesel produced from a variety of feedstock but primarily restaurant grease and animal tallow in support of our rendering operations.
Contact: Ron Wardrop, Director, Marketing & Business Development.
Telephone: (905) 628-2258
Web: www.rothsaybiodiesel.ca
Evolution BioFuels
This is a 200 tonne/day BioOil facility that utilizes wood chips and converts to oil by pyrolysis process. The company is also in the process of identifying a number of derivative products and chemicals derived from BioOil that will be the focus of development at their research facility. There have been promising indications for the production of syngas from BioOil, carbon activation from char and BioOil blends. Evolution BioFuels is co-operating with universities and other research laboratories in North America and Europe in the development of derivative products from BioOil and BioOil-char mixes.”
Contact: Andrew Kingston, President and CEO of Dynamotive
Telephone: (604) 267-6000
Web: www.dynamotive.com/
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Fibres
Guelph Agricultural-Fibres Plastic Composites (GAP-C)
GAP-C supports work at the University of Guelph on Agricultural fibre/Plastic composites (APC’s) and plans to be involved in the commercialization of that work in the Guelph area.
Contact: Frank Maine, Chief Technology Officer
Telephone: 519-823-1089
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Agriculture
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer CropScience develops, manufactures and sells a broad range of innovative crop science products for crop protection, biotechnology and seed markets. Growers can also benefit from Bayer CropScience’s in-field grower expertise and personalized service. So from pre-plant to post-harvest, growers can rely on support from the Bayer team to recommend the right product at the right time.
Contact: Clair Heinbuch, Director of Marketing Eastern Canada
Telephone: 519-767-3888
Web: www.bayercropscience.ca
Syngenta
Syngenta is the world's leading agribusiness company operating across all major areas of crop protection and seeds. Syngenta is uniquely capable of finding ways to help the world grow better crops. Their aim is to provide the most recent product news, pest alerts and events that affect Canadian growers. Sygenta’s goal is to be the leading global provider of innovative solutions and brands to growers and the food and feed chain.
Contact: Annemarie Fraser, Executive to the President
Telephone: 519-836-5665
Web: www.syngenta.ca
Monsanto
Provides agricultural producers with crop input products and technology to meet the world's food needs and improve the environment.
Contact: Francine Davis, Program Coordinator
Telephone: 519-821-4785
Web: www.monsanto.com
Alltech Canada
Alltech is recognized as one of the leading research-based animal health companies in the world. By focusing on providing natural solutions to real problems we're responding to the needs of industry and enhancing our customers' profitability. Because of a commitment to research and development, our success with Marketing through Education and our pioneering ACE program, we're ensuring all our products are safe for the Animal, the Consumer and the Environment.
Contact: Ty Yeast, General Manager
Telephone: (519) 763-3331
Web: www.alltech.com
Ontario Soybean Growers
Ontario Soybean Growers (OSG) was established in 1949, OSG represents more than 25,000 soybean growers in Ontario. OSG's mission is to develop and promote a sound industry business environment that will allow Ontario soybean producers the opportunity for viable and profitable ongoing returns.
Contact: Jim Grey, General Manager
Telephone: 519-767-1744
Web: www.soybean.on.ca
Ontario Corn Producers
The Ontario Corn Producers' Association is a non-profit organization representing approximately 21,000 Ontario corn producers. Activities of the organization are directed by a 16-person board of directors elected annually who must operate a farm operation across Ontario and produce corn.
Contact: Brenda Miller Sanford, Business Operations Manager
Telephone: 519-837-1660
Web: www.ontariocorn.org
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a farmer-lead dynamic provincial lobby which works to represent the interests of its farm members to government.
Contact: Neil Currie, General Manager
Telephone: 519-821-8883
Web: www.ofa.on.ca
Ontario Canola Growers Association
The Ontario Canola Growers Association (OCGA) is a non-profit organization representing the interests of Ontario’s Canola producers and funded through check-ff received from marketed canola. OCGA’s mandate is to ensure the continued growth of canola production in Ontario, by keeping growers informed of best management practices for canola production, directing a responsive canola research program and participating in the search for profitable canola market opportunities.
Contact: Carrie James, Administrative Director
Telephone: (519) 763-1200
Web: www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca
Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board
Representing Ontario wheat producers by providing strategic leadership initiatives that promote and improve Ontario wheat.
Contact: Larry Shapton, General Manager
Telephone: (519) 767-6537
Web: www.ontariowheatboard.com
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Support Organizations
Polymer Distribution Inc.
Canada’s only full service bulk distribution network. We provide quality bulk transportation, specialized packaging and warehousing that meets or exceeds your expectations with regard to safety, performance, technology and overall satisfaction.
Telephone: (519) 837-4535
Web: www.polymerdistribution.com/
Guelph Junction Railway
The Guelph Junction Railway is owned by the city of Guelph and operated by the Ontario Southland Railway (OSR). The GJR line starts at Guelph Junction, where it connects to the CPR network and runs north to Guelph.
Contact: Jeff Willsie, President
Telephone: (519) 471-9606
Web: www.osrinc.ca/serv03.htm
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT)
Established in 1997, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT) is a non-profit organization comprised of members from grower associations, universities, industry and governments. Located in Guelph, Ontario, the organization focuses on ensuring that Ontario producers have access to the latest technologies to compete globally and to develop new market opportunities, many of which are beyond food.
Contact: Gord Surgeoner, President
Telephone: 519-826-4195
Web: www.oaft.org
Soy 20/20
The Soy 20/20 Project brings government, academic and industry partners together to stimulate and seize new global bioscience opportunities for Canadian soybeans. The Project assists researchers, industry, producers and policy makers in focusing on key opportunities and working together to achieve them
Contact: Jeff Smaltz, Executive Project Director
Telephone: 519-826-6558
Web: www.soy2020.ca
George Morris Centre
The George Morris Centre is a Canada-wide, not-for-profit charitable organization based in Guelph, Ontario. As an independent think-tank, the Centre provides industry decision makers with critical information and analysis on issues affecting the Canadian agri-food sector. The Centre's products and services assist public and private sector clients who are adjusting to change, and those leading the change.
Contact: Larry Martin, CEO
Telephone: 519-822-3929, ext. 208
Web: www.georgemorris.org
Ontario BioAuto Council
The Ontario BioAuto Council is working to link agriculture and forestry with the chemical and plastics industry to produce materials and chemicals from biological feedstocks. The bio-based materials – such as flexible foams and rigid plastics would be supplied to the auto-parts manufacturers and auto assemblers for incorporation into Ontario-made cars and trucks. The Council is also working to identify other markets for bio-based materials such as the packaging and construction sectors.
Contact: Terry Daynard, Executive Director
Telephone: (519) 827-1118
Web: www.bioautocouncil.com
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Funding and Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
FCC is Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to farms and agribusiness. Operating out of 100 offices located primarily in rural Canada, FCC employees are passionate about the business of agriculture. A healthy portfolio of more than $12 billion and 13 consecutive years of portfolio growth are a reflection of our customers' success.
Contact: Craig Richards, Senior Account Manager
Telephone: 519-824-6360
Web: www.fcc-fac.ca
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC/BOPI)
The AAC sources and provides efficient, flexible and accountable program delivery in partnership with funding sources with a primary focus on the Ontario agriculture and agri-food sector. The projects which are supported financially assist the sector in general to advance, innovate and improve profitability within a changing and diverse economy.
The Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative (BOPI) provides $10 million dollars, this fiscal year, to help agricultural producers develop well documented business proposals, as well as undertake feasibility or other studies to support the creation and expansion of the biofuel production capacity, across Canada. More…
Contact: Angela Stiles, Executive Director
Telephone: 519-822-7554
Web: www.adaptcouncil.org
National Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC – IRAP)
The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) provides a range of both technical and business oriented advisory services along with potential financial support to growth-oriented Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. The program is delivered by an extensive integrated network of 260 professionals in 100 communities across the country. Working directly with these clients, NRC-IRAP supports innovative research and development and commercialization of new products and services.
Contact: Frank Holmes, Industrial Technology Advisor
Telephone: 519-824-4120 x 53043
Web: irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/
BioEnterprise
BioEnterprise Corporation is a Not-For-Profit company founded in 2003 through the financial support of Agriculture & Agri-food and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. BioEnterprise is a commercialization agent, established to help promote the creation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Agri-Food, Agri-Life Sciences and Bio-Product Industries. Acting as coach and catalyst, BioEnterprise works with companies, from start-up and early stage to emerging and well-established businesses. Through its global network, BioEnterprise garners the critical components most needed to mitigate risks inherent in early stage businesses and accelerate their growth and expansion; including investment preparation and raising capital.
Contact: Dave Smardon, President
Telephone: 519-821-2960
Web: www.bioenterprise.ca
Business Development Bank
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.
Telephone: (519) 571-6676
Web: www.bdc.ca
Michelin Development
Funding & expertise for local start-up, small- & medium-sized businesses
Telephone: 519-894-7933
Web: www.michelindevelopment.ca/
Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund
The McGuinty government is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the use of ethanol in gasoline. In November 2004, Ontario announced its commitment to a Renewable Fuels Standard, requiring an average of five per cent ethanol in all gasoline sold in Ontario by January 1, 2007.
On June 17, 2005, the Ontario Government announced the Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund to support the production of ethanol fuel in Ontario.
Contact: oegf@omaf.gov.on.ca
Web: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/policy/oegf
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
The Agri-Opportunities Program is a federal $134 million multi-year program ending on March 31, 2011. It is designed to enhance the competitiveness and prosperity of the Canadian agricultural sector through transition into new and value-added areas of opportunity. The objective of the program is to push new products (agriculture, food and bioproducts), processes and services along the innovation chain and move them to the commercial phase. Agri-Opportunities is delivered nationally by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Email: agri-opps@agr.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-866-367-8506
Web: www.agr.gc.ca/agri-opportunites
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Government
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' Vision:
A strong agri-food sector that is integral to Ontario's economy and contributes innovative solutions to protect the environment, to provide safe and nutritious food, to promote the bio-economy and to support the health and well being of Ontarians.
Web: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Our Mandate: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth.
Web: www.agr.gc.ca
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Activities range from the inspection of federally-registered meat processing facilities to border inspections for foreign pests and diseases, to the enforcement of practices related to fraudulent labelling. We also verify the humane transportation of animals, conduct food investigations and recalls, perform laboratory testing and environmental assessments of seeds, plants, feeds and fertilizers. In a nutshell, we're Canada's federal food safety, animal health and plant protection enforcement agency.
Web: www.inspection.gc.ca
City of Guelph
The City of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 100,000 people located in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100km west of Toronto. With one of the premier research universities, and a diverse variety of manufacturing, service, and high technology enterprises, it's also one of the fastest growing economic regions in Canada.
Contact: Barbara Maly, Business Development Specialist,
Agri-food & Innovation Sectors
Telephone: 519-837-5600
Web: www.guelph.ca
Agricorp
As an agency of the Ontario government, Agricorp delivers government and non-government risk management programs. With our excellent customer service and reliable, cost-effective delivery, we have received national and international recognition.
Contact: Randy Jackiw, CEO
Telephone: 1-888-247-4999
Web: www.agricorp.com
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Other
Biorem Technologies Inc.
BIOREM manufactures high-efficiency biofiltration systems that eliminate air pollutants.
Telephone: (519) 767-9100
Web: www.biorem.biz
Purification Research Technologies Inc.
Purification Research Technologies Incorporated (PRTI) is a Canadian, privately held company incorporated in 1997, with a mandate to research and develop unique water treatment technologies. PRTI evolved as a result of over a decade of scientific and practical research on the disinfecting of water using state-of-the-art ozone technology. Under existing Worldwide and North American registered patents, the Central Purifying System (CPS) will be entering the market for Point of Use (POU) and Point of Entry (POE) ozone applications.
Contact: Laura Greenway, President
Telephone: 519-780-0577
Web: www.prtiglobal.com
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Contact
Barb Maly, Acting Executive Director
Guelph Partnership for Innovation
4-130 Research Lane
Guelph, ON N1G 5G3
T: 519-824-7120
F: 519-822-0130
Barbara.maly@guelph.ca
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Guelph Partnership for Innovation Website
Visit us online at www.guelphinnovation.com
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