Whitby's New Innovation Accelerator "1855 Whitby" to Open on April 11
Accelerator to help grow local high potential technology companies to commercialization.
WHITBY, ON, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ - On Thursday, April 11, 2019 Whitby's new innovation accelerator, "1855 Whitby", will officially open its doors. The new accelerator plays a pivotal role in helping to grow high potential technology companies to commercialization, increasing local jobs and economic prosperity.
The facility is the first of its kind in Durham Region and builds on Whitby's existing innovation district, comprised of more than a dozen tech and innovation companies individually employing over 500 people.
To celebrate the opening, media are invited to join Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell, President and Chief Executive Officer of 360insights Jason Atkins, and technology leader and former Dragon's Den "Dragon" Bruce Croxon for the official exclusive opening event. Details of the event are as follows:
What: |
Official opening of "1855 Whitby" – Whitby's new innovation accelerator |
When: |
Thursday, April 11, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m |
Media tours of the facility to be offered from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in advance |
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Where: |
1855 Whitby, 400 Centre Street South,Whitby |
Who: |
Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell Jason Atkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of 360insights Bruce Croxon, technology leader and former Dragon's Den "Dragon" 1855 Whitby Board of Directors Members of Whitby Town Council Founding Investment Partners |
Limited parking is available onsite.
For more information on Whitby's innovation accelerator, visit 1855whitby.com.
SOURCE Town of Whitby
For media inquiries, please contact: Erin Mikaluk, Communications Lead, Town of Whitby, Phone: 905.430.4300 x7120, Email: [email protected]; For organizational inquires, please contact: Stephanie Mann, Executive Director, 1855 Whitby, Phone: 905.926.5176, Email: [email protected]
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