The Fields Institute and Ryerson DMZ Collaboration Set to Take Mathematical Startups to the Next Level
Collaboration will provide startup incubation and employment opportunities.
TORONTO, November 21, 2017 -The Fields Institute and the DMZ at Ryerson University -the number one university-based incubator in North America- are excited to announce a new collaboration to further entrepreneurship in the mathematical sciences.
The partnership aims to provide improved support for promising startups in the mathematical sciences as well as employment and partnership opportunities for students. This will also include quality startup referrals, potential partnerships, and invitations to events and workshops for member startups.
The Fields Institute is one of the premier mathematical research institutes in Canada providing a stimulating environment for mathematical innovation and education. Since 1999, Fields has fostered startup companies that commercialize mathematical ideas, giving them access to the physical, intellectual, and logistical resources of the Institute. Graduates of the Fields startup program include the Toronto-based asset management firm Sigma Analysis and Management, R2 Financial Technologies, Synchrony Consulting Services, and QWeMA (Quantitative Wealth Management Analytics) Group. Currently, start-up incubation is managed through the Fields Commercial and Industrial Mathematics Program.
“We’re very excited by the potential of this new relationship with the DMZ,” says Fields Deputy Director Huaxiong Huang. “The Fields Commercial and Industrial Mathematics Program is always looking for new partnerships to expose our students to industry challenges. As the leading tech incubator in North America, the DMZ can give our students valuable exposure to the development of cutting-edge technology and starting new enterprises. In turn, Fields can provide mathematical expertise and refer promising new startups in the mathematical space.”
Founded in 2010, the DMZ is the leading business incubator for tech startups in Canada. The DMZ helps startups grow great businesses by connecting them with customers, capital, coaches and a community of innovators to help them scale globally.
“At the DMZ, we’re actively looking to connect Canadian entrepreneurs with business opportunities to help them further tap into industry and market expertise,” said Abdullah Snobar, executive director of the DMZ at Ryerson University. “We look forward to welcoming the Fields Institute as a partner that will help us capitalize on the breadth of Canadian innovations in mathematical sciences.”
About The Fields Institute
The Fields Institute is an international hub for mathematical collaboration. Every year Fields hosts over 4000 visiting researchers, post-doctoral fellows, and students from across the globe. Programs range from research seminars and public lectures to school outreach activities and start-up incubation, making mathematics accessible and engaging for all audiences.
About DMZ at Ryerson University
The DMZ at Ryerson University is the leading business incubator for technology startups in Canada. The top-ranked university incubator in North America and third in the world, it helps high-potential startups grow and scale their business by connecting them with customers, capital, coaches and a community of innovators. Since launching in 2010, it has incubated 312 startups that have raised $391 million in seed funding and have fostered the creation of more than 2,960 jobs.