The Latest News From Western Research Parks

With so many innovative, energetic and high-achieving businesses based at Western Research Parks, there’s always something exciting to share and celebrate!

Check in here for the latest updates from Western Research Parks, plus news and stories from our community of entrepreneurs, startups, tech and bioscience businesses.

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  • Quarterly Newsletter (Summer Edition)

    Published On: July 30, 2025

    Welcome to the eleventh volume of "The Connector," Western Research Parks' quarterly newsletter and your gateway to staying informed about our innovation-driven community.

  • MedTech in Motion: From Lab to Launch (and Back Again)

    Published On: May 20, 2025

    LEDC and Western Research Parks partner to connect academia and industry, fostering collaboration while supporting local businesses and attracting new ones.

  • Passive scrolling linked to mental health concerns in teens

    Published On: May 12, 2025

    A new study tracked the screen time of adolescents over nine months, which showed the strongest negative influence on youth.

  • Quarterly Newsletter (Spring Edition)

    Published On: April 30, 2025

    Welcome to the tenth volume of "The Connector," Western Research Parks' quarterly newsletter and your gateway to staying informed about our innovation-driven community.

  • Celebrating Women in Science at Western Research Parks 2025

    Published On: February 10, 2025

    We are proud to celebrate and support the remarkable women across our innovation district for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025.

  • Quarterly Newsletter (Winter Edition)

    Published On: January 30, 2025

    Welcome to the ninth volume of "The Connector," Western Research Parks' quarterly newsletter and your gateway to staying informed about our innovation-driven community.

  • MedTech Panel Explores Innovation at Western Research Parks

    Published On: January 24, 2025

    Collaboration drives impact, as highlighted in the recent Connector Session: *From Idea to Impact: Insights from MedTech Leaders* at Western Research Parks. Co-hosted by Western Research Parks, BioNext, and the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), the event united MedTech leaders to explore innovations shaping healthcare's future.

  • From Idea to Impact In MedTech: Western Partners with LEDC

    Published On: January 23, 2025

    LEDC and Western Research Parks partner to connect academia and industry, fostering collaboration while supporting local businesses and attracting new ones.

  • Western Research Parks 2024: Innovation & Collaboration

    Published On: December 17, 2024

    2024 at Western Research Parks brought innovation, partnerships, and community success, highlighted by a new website and impactful Connector Sessions.

  • Western Research Parks Renews Partnership with London Artists

    Published On: November 22, 2024

    Western Research Parks renewed its partnership with London Community Artists, celebrating a year of collaboration transforming spaces with art. Explore and support this inspiring exhibit!

  • Clinic Filling a ‘Huge Gap’

    Published On: November 19, 2024

    Years in the making, a new London eating disorders clinic for university and college students is opening next week but still trying to raise money to support the work it will do.

  • Deep Breathe Wins $10,000

    Published On: November 19, 2024

    Deep Breathe Wins First Place in U.S. Army's XTechInternational 2024 Competition, earning them $10,000

  • Dr. Robbie Campbell shows off the new therapy room located at the London eating disorder clinic

    New eating disorders clinic opens for Western, Fanshawe students

    Published On: October 29, 2024

    The Harbour, a new eating disorders clinic, is located in Western Research Parks.

  • Rendering of the future PowerCo cell plant in St. Thomas, Ont. PowerCo is Volkswagen's battery subsidiary. (Volkswagen AG)

    Building better batteries key to Western’s role in growing electric vehicle industry

    Published On: September 28, 2024

    Western has the ability to assist with supply-chain and other production-related challenges in the EV industry, such as research, testing and training.

  • Western Research parks Campus Drone shot

    Innovation grows at Western Research Parks

    Published On: September 28, 2024

    Collaboration, connections create environment for science, tech and business success

  • Post-Event Recap: The Inaugural Connector Session – Building an Innovation District in London, Ontario

    Published On: October 4, 2023

    The launch of The Connector Sessions was a success! "Building an Innovation District in London, Ontario" was a remarkable event made possible through a dynamic collaboration between Western Research Parks and the London Economic[...]

  • Celebrating London’s Artistic Spirit: Exhibit Open to the Public at Western Research Parks (999 Collip Circle)

    Published On: September 29, 2023

    Western Research Parks is committed to supporting the vibrant London, Ontario community and fostering a creative and inspiring environment. In line with this dedication, we are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the London[...]

  • Western Research Parks Attends IASP Luxembourg

    Published On: September 21, 2023

    The world of research, innovation, and technology is a constantly evolving landscape, and staying at the forefront of advancements is vital for progress. As new members of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas[...]

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    Comet Wins the Givaudan Innovation Challenge at Future Food-tech

    Published On: April 6, 2023

    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Comet Bio, manufacturer of Arrabina™ dietary fibers, was selected as the winner of the Givaudan Innovation Challenge at this year’s Future Food-Tech conference in San Francisco. Givaudan, the[...]

  • Wind Tunnel Inside View

    Sustaining WindEEE’s excellence entails digital transformation

    Published On: November 15, 2022

    Our changing climate is affecting the timing, location and might of hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather events, and Western University is at the forefront of international research into how to build structures and[...]

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    HydroGraph Clean Power Receives Grant for Work at Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research

    Published On: November 10, 2022

    Originally published on hydrograph.com. TORONTO, Ontario; November 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (“HydroGraph” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has secured a $90,000 grant in[...]

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    Sernova Announces Abstract on First Cohort of its Phase 1/2 Study Involving Islet Allotransplantation into Pre-vascularized Cell Pouch™ Selected for Oral Podium Presentation at American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions 2023

    Published On: March 22, 2022

    LONDON, Ontario – March 22, 2023 – Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical- stage company and leader in cell therapeutics, is pleased to announce that an abstract has been selected for an oral podium[...]

  • BOS Exterior Building Signage

    Dorchester manufacturer moving to London amid robust sales growth

    Published On: January 28, 2021

    A Dorchester manufacturer will make a move to London, building a new industrial plant here as its sales have grown about 40 per cent annually, the company president says. Bos Innovations, makers of a[...]