conference_for_international_engineers_don_duval_sfc_mar30_2012
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Prior to joining MaRS, Don worked with clients in life science, health care and consumer business sectors for a global management consulting firm. He was also part of a successful start-up company and is on the board of the Queen’s Players Toronto Theatre Company and JUMP Math.Read more:http://www.skillsforchange.org/ite/2012/03/don-duval.htmlTRANSCRIPT
MaRS Discovery District
Conference for International EngineersToronto, Ontario
Presented by Don DuvalMarch 30th, 2012
Agenda
1. Provide an overview of MaRS, our mandate, and the programs we offer to meet the needs of our entrepreneurial community
2. Discuss the “state of the union” for the cleantech sector and the role Canadian entrepreneurial ventures are playing to address complex global problems
3. Provide an opportunity to address any questions you may have
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What does MaRS do?
MaRS is a non-profit innovation centre connecting science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills, networks and capital
MaRS helps to create successful global businesses from Canada’s science and technology
Mission
Who we Serve
Early stage science and technology ventures and innovative social purpose businesses
Measure of Success
Job and wealth creation for the economy
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Competing is one thing…
Winningis another!
At an average of only 3.3 people per square km, Canada has one of the lowest population densities in the world.
How do we Compete?
33 300 1.1 1.3Million People Million Billion Billion
VS.
but few people…
Big Country
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The importance of
PlaceHistory and
pg 8
“…incubator, conference centre, education institute, entrepreneurs
clubhouse, research centre, entrepreneurial services and programs - all under one roof…”
Scie
nce
&
Tech
nolo
gy
Businesses Enab
lers
CapitalScie
nce
&
Tech
nolo
gy
Businesses Enab
lers
Capital
Leveraging our Neutrality
Individual Entrepreneurs
Inventors
Angels
VCs
Banks
Philanthropists
Proof ofPrinciple Grants
Pre-Seed Funds
Small/Medium Sized Business
Large Corporations
IncubatorCompanies
ResearchHospitals
Universities
IndividualScientists
Sector-basedOrganizations
Regional InnovationOrganizations
Government
Service Providers
Industry Associations
Angels
VCs
Banks
Philanthropists
Proof ofPrinciple Grants
Pre-Seed Funds
Small/Medium Sized Business
Large Corporations
IncubatorCompanies
ResearchHospitals
Universities
IndividualScientists
Sector-basedOrganizations
Regional InnovationOrganizations
Government
Service Providers
Industry Associations
Individual Entrepreneurs
InventorsGeneratingPurposeful Collisions
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Phase I
Phase II
Our Dual Mandate – Driving Wealth
Building Next Generation Startups
Improving Commercialization
Output from Academe
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Memory at Work
Small Companies = Prosperity!
4-10%
of new companies become high-growth firms.
Only…
But the top…
1%
in any given year generate roughly 40% of new jobs.
5%
in any given year generate roughly 66% of new jobs.
12High-Growth Firms and the Future of the American Economy, Kaufmann Institute, 2011
PartnersCustomers
MoneyTalent
Mentorship and Advice
Understanding our Clients Needs
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MaRS - Building Growth Companies
Educationand Insight
Access to Capital
Business Advice
and Mentorship
Networks, Talent, Customers and Partners
Programs for High Growth Ventures, Policy Initiatives, and Special Projects
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MaRS Advisory Services
“The Engine Room”
Full - Time Part - Time Volunteers Internship Corporate
A single, integrated pool of advisors offering free consultative services to an
array of emerging ventures
Our unique and evolving advisory model
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Cleantech – “State of the Union”
Global Population Growth
Expanding Middle Class
Rising Energy Prices
Natural Resource Scarcity
Climate Change
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Global Challenges = Opportunities
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Global Cleantech Investment Continues to Grow
Source: Cleantech Group
Investments Continue to Rise
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Pure-play Cleantech Company Market Landscape
Source: Ernst & Young, “Cleantech Matters”, 2009.
44 public Cleantech companies with a $5.7b market cap
Canada is Leading, But More to Do!
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Corporate Partners
Government Funding
Community
Advisors
Deal Flow
•Office space•Educational
programs•Events
•IAF•SDTC•IDF•ETF•OVCF
•Public agencies•Universities•Entrepreneurs•Corporate
partners•Brand
•Entrepreneurs•Technical support
•MaRS is a starting point for companies seeking innovation in Ontario
The unique opportunity for MaRS to accelerate solutions
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Our Cleantech Portfolio Snapshot
Agriculture, Foods & _x000d_Natural Products
Air/Environment
Energy Efficiency
Energy Generation
Energy Infrastructure
Energy Storage
Manufacturing & Industrial
Recycling & Waste
Transportation
Water
Advanced Materials
Manufacturing
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Evolving Emerging
Energy infrastructure, generation, efficiency, and advanced materials account for the majority of ~160 clients in the MaRS Cleantech portfolio
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Getting the Job Done!
Culture of
Entrepreneurship
Impact
Breakthrough Discoveries
Vibrant
Communities
Growth Companies
Business Services
Ecosystem Development
IP Development |
MaRS Advisory |
Market Intelligence |
Entrepreneurship Education
Capital & Investment
Strategic Partnerships | Stakeholder Support
Community Programs | Awards & Recognition
Talent & Knowledge Management
Real Estate Services
MaRS Centre Development
IT/AV Services
Office & Laboratory Facilities | MaRS Incubator
MaRS Collaboration Centre l
Public Policy
Economic and Social Impact
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Don DuvalVice PresidentMaRS Discovery [email protected]: don_duvalSpeakerfile: don.duval