2011 Martin Walmsley Fellowshop for Technological Entrepreneurship

By Ontario Centres of Excellence

Alexander Levy – MyVoice Inc., Jessica Ching – Eve Medical and Ibraheem Khan – Innovative Processing Technologies Inc. receive Martin Walmsley Fellowships for Technological Entrepreneurship.

Three innovative industry-academic business ventures were each handed the prestigious Martin Walmsley Fellowship for Technological Entrepreneurship award facilitated by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) at its Annual General Meeting last night. Alexander Levy received a two-year fellowship totaling $110,000 for his company MyVoice Inc., Jessica Ching of Eve Medical and Ibraheem Khan – Innovative Processing Technologies Inc. each received $50,000 respectively for a one-year fellowship.

“Each of these recipients exemplifies the next generation of business that are helping make Ontario a leader in technological development not only in Ontario, but globally as well,” said Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. “These individuals are an example of the talent we have within Ontario. By nurturing and investing in this talent, we will continue to drive our province to the forefront of innovation.”

The Martin Walmsley Fellowship for Technological Entrepreneurship facilitates the transition of OCE-funded university-based research into innovative business ventures. An expert panel selects the recipients, who are judged on criteria including strength of technology, commercial viability and sound business planning. The Fellowship honours the vision of Dr. Martin Walmsley, who was instrumental in founding the Ontario Centres of Excellence program in 1987.

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