Quarterly Newsletter (Summer Edition)

Medicom, a global leader in infection control and PPE manufacturing, has moved into two office suites at The Collider in Western Advanced Manufacturing Park. The company will operate from this space while its new nitrile glove production facility is being completed on Bonder Rd. in London, marking a key expansion of their Canadian operations.

Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) has opened an office at The Collider in Western Advanced Manufacturing Park. With a 21-office network supporting rural entrepreneurs and high-growth companies through mentoring and funding, including the SOFII program, CFWO brings valuable financial and advisory expertise to the growing innovation ecosystem at Western Research Parks.

We’re pleased to welcome Nasser Chams to The Collider at the Western Advanced Manufacturing Park. A Western alumnus and founder of a new data science consultancy, Nasser provides machine learning and analytics services. His arrival adds to the growing community of innovators based at Western Research Parks.

We’re excited to welcome Vessl Prosthetics to the Mogenson Centre at Western Research Parks. Founded by Medical Innovation Fellows Sydney Robinson and Oleksiy Zaika, the MedTech startup is already part of the BioNext community and continues to develop patient-centred solutions that improve mobility, comfort, and independence for people living with limb loss. This expansion marks an exciting new chapter.

Neubloom has joined Western Research Parks ahead of its fall launch. This neuro-affirming, trauma-informed micro school supports diverse learners through personalized education, small class sizes, and hands-on programming. Neubloom also offers drop-in programs and tutoring to support families seeking flexible, inclusive learning options. They are part of the growing Hub for Neurodevelopment Research & Disorders based in Mogenson Centre.

Bridget DeMarchi, a registered social worker and mental health professional, has joined Western Research Parks with her private counselling practice. Bridget provides individual and couples therapy with a focus on trauma. She is also an instructor at King’s University College and is now part of the Hub for NeuroDevelopment Research & Disorders at Mogenson Centre.

Congratulations to Deep Breathe on its move from Western Research Parks to a new office in downtown London. Since joining in December 2023, they’ve grown from a co-working desk to a private suite and now continue their expansion outside the Parks. We’re proud to support their exciting journey.

The Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board recently held its 28th AGM at The Collider, featuring the panel discussion “Navigating Tomorrow’s Workforce,” which sparked insightful conversations on workforce innovation and talent retention. They continue to support employers through several programs, including: Local Labour Market Plan, EmployerOne Survey, Small but Competitive, & Immigrant Barriers to Local Labour Force Participation.

Eliomedica, part of Discovery Landing at Mogenson Centre, recently contributed to a panel at the Lung Summit hosted by DIA Labs. The discussion focused on key challenges for medtech startups, including finding product-market fit, navigating regulatory pathways, and building clinical partnerships to bring respiratory innovations closer to patients.

Developed at Western Research Parks by Nurdanpinar Solutions For Human Performance, the Adaptive Leaders’ Blueprint™ equips teams to navigate disruption, build adaptability capability, and activate continuous reinvention (renewal) systems. Grounded in real-world challenges, it meets leaders where they are—turning change into a rhythm, not a rupture. Connect with Nurdan Tokoz to learn more.

Western participated in BIO 2025 in Boston, strengthening partnerships to advance neuroscience, imaging, AI, and regenerative medicine. Partnerships Development Manager Kate Placide engaged with industry leaders, exploring new collaboration opportunities. The event highlighted Western’s ongoing commitment to accelerating health research and innovation.

Innovation and Strategic Partnerships recently welcomed a delegation from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The visit highlighted Western’s advanced research facilities, with thanks to WindEEE Research Institute and Fraunhofer Innovation Platform. This collaboration reinforces a shared commitment to advancing energy research and innovation globally.

Western has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). Signed at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratories, the expanded agreement extends the original 2023 MOU for another five years and reinforces Western’s role in advancing nuclear innovation, research, and training.

Western Research Parks bids farewell to Executive Director Dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel, who has accepted the role of CEO at McMaster Innovation Park. We are grateful for her leadership and contributions to our innovation ecosystem. The search for a new Executive Director is now underway as we continue building on this strong foundation.

Western Research Parks proudly sponsored and attended the IASP North American Division Conference in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Over three days, we engaged in meaningful discussions on AI, sustainability, and collaboration, toured the Trois-Rivières Bioeconomy Ecosystem, and strengthened ties with innovation leaders across the continent.

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm or 7:00 pm
Location: ATMA CENA, Mogenson Centre
(100 Collip Circle Unit #105, London, ON)
Registration: Register Here

Date: August 1st – August 24th
Location: 1-1425 Max Brose Dr, London, CA N6N 0A2

Visit Rise Office, our Western Research Parks Experience Platform, to access coupon (available only to businesses at Western Research Parks).

Date & Time: August 15th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Location: Western Research Parks
Registration: Sent Via Email
Description: Take your tastebuds on a trip around the world once again! For the second & last time this summer, we are bringing back our reimagining of our classic food truck celebration with something fresh, fun, and globally inspired!

(Available only to businesses at Western Research Parks)