Ontario Science Centre: Sponsor Gallery

We are proud to recognize and thank sponsors who help the Ontario Science Centre open minds to science and technology.

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Sponsors and Supporters

TELUS

TELUS believes that commitment to innovation is essential to Canada’s success in the new century. The skills that lead to innovation need to be developed at an early age when encouraging natural curiosity keeps young people excited about and interested in technology and science. In recognition of its $10.1 million sponsorship, TELUS is recognized as an Agents of Change lead partner, the lead sponsor of the Science Centre’s School Programs, and receive naming rights to the Exploration Plaza, Rainforest and Conference Room.

Ontario Government

The Government of Ontario was the first to embrace the Ontario Science Centre's vision, committing an initial $15 million to our Agents of Change initiative through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal manages the infrastructure and growth in Ontario for personal and economic well-being. It looks at how infrastructure can meet new demands and improve the quality of life.

School Programs Lead Sponsor

CSI:LIVE! Supporter

The Ontario Science Centre and LG Electronics Canada came together in early 2009 to develop a partnership based on the mutual values of innovation and creativity. "We are excited to support the Ontario Science Centre's commitment to engaging the public with science and technology and inspire innovative thinking," said Frank Lee, Senior Communications Manager, LG. "Technology is integral to our daily lives, and LG is proud to help contribute to the opportunity for everyone to increase their science literacy."

Barilla

About the Barilla Group

Barilla, originally established in 1877 as a bread and pasta shop in Parma, Italy, ranks as one of today’s top Italian food groups. Barilla is the global leader in the pasta and pasta sauce business, and is recognized worldwide for its traditional Italian heritage, principles and values. Barilla owns 43 production sites and exports to more than 100 countries. Every year, about 2,500,000 tons of food products under the brands of Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Voiello, Pavesi, Alixir, Academia Barilla, Wasa, Harry’s, Lieken Urkorn and Golden Toast, Misko, Filiz, Yemina and Vesta are featured on dining tables all over the world.

Barilla Canada is part of Barilla Group, which is owned and operated by the fourth generation Barilla family. Barilla products are available at major grocery and mass merchandise stores across Canada. More information on the full range of Barilla products can be found at www.barilla.ca.

LG Innovators' Ball &
LG Film Series Title Sponsor

da Vinci's Workshop the Exhibition
Presenting Sponsor

P & G

P&G's recently adopted corporate cause - P&G Live, Learn and Thrive^TM -- aims to help children ages 0 - 13, live by ensuring a healthy start; provide them with places, tools and programs to enhance their ability to learn; and help them develop skills for life so they can thrive.

We are pleased to partner with the Ontario Science Centre to support class trips for students from schools in underserved neighbourhoods that usually never get to visit. Through the Centre's Adopt-a-Class program, we will provide an exciting and engaging interactive science experience to thousands of school-aged children.

RBC Foundation

Adopt-a-Class Founding Partner

Environment Month Lead Supporter & Super Mondays Lead Supporter

Sony

At Sony, we believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real. And we’d like everyone to share that same belief. Sony Canada is proud to be the lead sponsor of the Ontario Science Centre’s Creative Science program; a series of fun and interactive workshops that aim to inspire young people to be innovators of the future in the fields of environment, science, communication and technology.

Bayer

Bayer Inc. (Bayer) is a Canadian subsidiary of Bayer AG, an international research-based group with core businesses in health care, crop science and innovative materials. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Bayer Inc. operates the Bayer Group's HealthCare and MaterialScience businesses in Canada. Bayer Crop Science Inc., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta operates as a separate legal entity in Canada. Together, the companies play a vital role in improving the quality of life for Canadians - producing products that fight diseases, protecting crops and animals, and developing high-performance materials for applications in numerous areas of daily life. Canadian Bayer facilities include the Toronto headquarters and offices in Montréal and Calgary. Bayer Inc. has approximately 1,000 employees across Canada and had sales of $908 million CDN in 2008. Globally, the Bayer Group had sales of over 32 billion Euro in 2008. Bayer Inc. invested approximately $36 million CDN in research and development in 2008. Worldwide, the Bayer Group spent the equivalent of over 2.6 billion Euro in 2008 in R&D. For more information, go to www.bayer.ca.

Creative Science Lead Sponsor

Adopt-a-School Sponsor


Creative Science Lead Sponsor

Amgen

As one of the world's foremost biotechnology companies, Amgen is keenly aware of the value and importance of science education. That is why we support science education programs aimed at encouraging bright young minds to explore a future in science. By making it possible for more students and teachers to visit the Ontario Science Centre, Amgen Canada contributes to the development of the scientists of tomorrow.

CA Technologies
CA Technologies celebrates the important role the Ontario Science Centre plays in supporting science and technology education. It is critical to our country’s success that all Canadians have the opportunity to engage in the wonders of science and learn how technology can inspire our future.

Adopt-a-Class Sponsor

Programming Supporter

Celestica

Celestica is proud of its history of success in the electronics and technology industries. As a global leader in innovation with a commitment to creativity and passion, we are an enthusiastic sponsor of the Robot Building Workshops at the Ontario Science Centre.

Celestica is a world leader in the delivery of innovative electronics manufacturing services with a highly sophisticated global manufacturing network.

NSERC
NSERC is a federal agency whose vision is to help make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators. NSERC funds more than 36,000 university professors, students and fellows every year and fosters innovation by partnering with more than 1,400 Canadian companies.

Robot Building Workshop
Sponsor

Technology Integration Project Supporter

Exhibition Hall Lighting Project Supporter

March Break Sponsor

Praxair

Praxair is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair is a recognized leader in the commercialization of new technologies that bring productivity and environmental benefits to a diverse group of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, electronics, energy, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others. More information on Praxair is available on the Internet at www.praxair.ca.

Adopt-a-Class Sponsor

Holiday Break Sponsor

CIBC Children's Foundation

HSBC Bank Canada

Qualcomm Foundation

KidSpark Story Time Workshop Supporter

Adopt-a-Class Lead Supporter

Adopt-a-Class Supporter

Scotiabank

Scotts Wild Bird Food

Xerox Research Centre of Canada

Community Access Program Founding Supporter

Project FeederWatch Supporter

Adopt-a-Class Supporter

Medtronic of Canada Inc.

Credit Suisse

Pepsi Beverages Company

Adopt-a-Class Supporter

Corporate Member

Agents of Change

W. Garfield Weston Foundation

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation was the lead private sector donor to the Agents of Change initiative. With a gift of $15 million, the Foundation made a lasting impact through the creation of the Weston Family Innovation Centre - the centre- piece of the Agents of Change initiative – and other areas, such as the popular KidSpark space, resulting in a significant transformation of the visitor experience at the Ontario Science Centre.

TELUS

Ontario Government

DuPont Canada

As the first Agents of Change Corporate partner, DuPont Canada brings to the project its long history of success in science-based innovation. Known as our Knowledge Partner, DuPont is contributing $2 million in cash and science expertise to assist in the development of experiences that encourage youth to be innovative thinkers. A long-time supporter of the Science Centre, DuPont is taking its involvement to a new level, playing an essential role in helping to shape the project.

Department of Canadian Heritage	The Gail and David O'Brien Family	Scotiabank Group

Ontario Early Years Challenge Fund	The Frum Foundation	The Henry White Kinnear Foundation

Imperial Oil Foundation	Procter & Gamble Inc.	Bell Canada

RBC Foundation	BMO Financial Group	Sony of Canada Ltd.

TD Bank Financial Group	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	Media Partner: The Globe and Mail

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Sponsors and Supporters

Agents of Change

Department ofCanadian Heritage

The Gail and DavidO'Brien Family

Scotiabank Group

Ontario Early YearsChallenge Fund

The Frum Foundation

The Henry WhiteKinnear Foundation

Imperial Oil Foundation

Procter & Gamble Inc.

Bell Canada

RBC Foundation

BMO Financial Group

Sony of Canada Ltd.

TD Bank Financial Group

Canadian ImperialBank of Commerce

Media Partner:

The Globe and Mail

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Department of
Canadian Heritage

The Gail and David
O'Brien Family

Ontario Early Years
Challenge Fund

The Henry White
Kinnear Foundation

Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce