WHAT: Canada's Top 10(TM) Competition promotes the 10 most promising life science, clean tech and information communications technology companies from across Canada to Canadian and international investors and strategic partners. WHY: Winning companies have access to financing opportunities, new markets and strategic partners through: - Investment forums developed in partnership with the Canadian consulates to expose elite Canadian companies to U.S. and Canadian VC investors, licensing executives and potential strategic partners. The forums give companies an exclusive opportunity to present to top tier venture capitalist and other strategic partners in a series of invitation only events. - Coaching clinics developed to refine corporate pitches - Ongoing support for business development and investment readiness WHO: Start-up, early stage and emerging companies who are actively seeking financing in the areas of Life Science, Clean Tech and ICT are eligible for the competition. WHEN: Deadline for applications is: Friday, August 29th, 2008 WHERE: Apply online at www.topcanadiancompanies.com About OCRI: The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa's economic development corporation. OCRI is the rallying point to bring business, education and research together to create the winning economic conditions that allow Ottawa's technology companies to thrive locally and compete globally. At OCRI we promote sustainable economic development to maintain our high quality of life. For more information on OCRI visit our website at www.ocri.ca and for more information on the Ottawa Region please visit www.ottawaregion.com.