Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation

Our goal at the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) is clear: To grow our economy for the benefit of all Ontarians. To accomplish that we encourage and support businesses of all sizes, and help them innovate and compete in today's fast changing global economy. We also work hard to attract new growth and investment to the province and to promote Ontario goods and services abroad.

MEDI is helping to transition Ontario into an idea- and innovation-based economy to create and grow new industries, new jobs and prosperous communities. In addition to our funding programs, we administer the Ontario Network of Excellence, which works directly with entrepreneurs, academia and businesses to build globally focused, investor-ready companies. We support researchers, entrepreneurs, businesses: innovators in all stages of the pipeline to help bring unique products and services to market.

When Ontario-based businesses succeed, we all win.

http://ontario.ca/economy

Ontario's Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has been protecting Ontario's environment for over 30 years. Using stringent regulations, targeted enforcement and a variety of innovative programs and initiatives, the ministry continues to address environmental issues that have local, regional and/or global effects. The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for protecting clean and safe air, land and water to ensure healthy communities, ecological protection and sustainable development for present and future generations of Ontarians.

http://ontario.ca/environment

XPV Capital Corporation is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on making a difference in water. By combining proven water entrepreneurs with seasoned investment professionals, XPV is a true value added financial partner for both investors and companies aiming to capitalize on the sweeping transformation taking place in the global water industry.

Cleantech Group is the leader in research, events, and advisory services providing insight into cleantech innovation. We bring together deep market expertise, established relationships with technology providers, and global networking capabilities, to assist companies in making critical business strategy, partnership, and investment decisions.

The Artemis Project™ is a boutique consulting practice dedicated to helping companies thrive in a world of increasing water scarcity. We operate at the intersection of corporate strategy, advanced technology, investment and policy. We work with global corporations to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage through operational excellence in water management. We assist advanced water technology companies in maximizing the value they bring to their customers.

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. drives the commercialization of cutting-edge research across key market sectors to build the economy of tomorrow and secure Ontario's global competitiveness. In doing this, OCE fosters the training and development of the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and is a key partner with Ontario's industry, universities, colleges, research hospitals, investors and governments. A champion of leading-edge technologies, best practices and research, Ontario Centres of Excellence invests in sectors such as advanced health, digital media and information communications, advanced manufacturing and materials and cleantech including energy, environment and water. OCE through its Centre for Commercialization of Research (CCR), an initiative supported by the federal government, also acts as a catalyst which allows innovative business to grow and achieve sustainable commercial success and global competitiveness. Ontario Centres of Excellence is a key partner in delivering Ontario's innovation Agenda as a member of the province's Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE). Funded by the Government of Ontario, the ONE is Ontario's innovation system. The ONE is made up of regional and sector focused organizations designed to help Ontario-based entrepreneurs rapidly grow their companies, and create jobs.