CORPORATE NEWS
April 16, 2018
Autodesk® Entrepreneur Impact Program
TORONTO — Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. accepted into Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program and awarded Autodesk Software Grant.
“We are pleased to announce that Alderney Scientific has been accepted into the Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program!” commented Kevin Watts, President of Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. during a recent interview.
A grant from Autodesk valued at over $54,000 USD ($70,000 CAN) worth of software licences through the program was awarded to Alderney, as well as access to Autodesk’s worldwide network of Impact Entrepreneurs and training, events, and co-marketing opportunities. The software collections if purchased separately would be valued at $200,000 USD.
Autodesk, through the Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program is committed to helping early-stage hardware startups and entrepreneurs in the social, cleantech, and environmental sectors get to market faster.
“Autodesk’s recognition and continued support specifically for our Bed Bug Project through their Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program marks another important milestone for our company, and strengthens our corporate objectives and valuation,” continued Mr. Watts.
“This is the second time that Autodesk has assisted us. Three years ago, senior Autodesk executives saw an idea that looked promising and provided the engineering software that we needed to take us to the next level. Now that we have successfully demonstrated, with a working prototype, that the collective principles work, they eagerly extended that support through their new program, accelerating us toward commercialization so that we can bring our product to market.
This is the kind of business partner that we want and are attracting. They like what we are doing and they want to help us make it happen!
Most importantly, our market wants us and needs us. Our new unique product line, currently in development, addresses both Health and Cleantech sectors and will provide direct and measureable impact on people’s health, the environment and create employment opportunities.
The advanced engineering, simulation and visualization software will help us continue our research, product development and expand the application of our technology in diverse consumer and commercial markets, as we progress rapidly toward full international mass commercialization.”
For more information regarding the Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program, please visit: Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program
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October 8, 2015
Autodesk’s Expert Elite Program
Toronto — Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. announced today that Kevin Watts, President, has been selected to join the Autodesk Expert Elite Program.
Autodesk’s Expert Elite Program recognizes individual community members who have made extraordinary contributions with helping the community by sharing knowledge, providing community leadership, and exemplifying an engaging style of collaboration that drives a healthy and valuable Autodesk community. These members share their knowledge and insight with their community, as well as help Autodesk by representing the voice of the customer back to the company.
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“The goal of the Expert Elite Program is to empower our super-users to better share their knowledge, assist their peers, and support the Autodesk community,” said Katinka Sante, Expert Elite Program Manager, Autodesk. “We have selected Kevin Watts because of his regular and responsive participation in Autodesk discussion forums and social media channels, advanced knowledge of Autodesk and its products, and leadership in the user community.”
For more information regarding the Expert Elite Program, please visit: Expert Elite Program
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Autodesk and Autodesk Expert Elite Program are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
April 14, 2015
Autodesk® Cleantech Partner Program
TORONTO — Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. is accepted in to Autodesk Cleantech Partner Program.
“Cleantech companies like Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. are addressing some of the most important challenges facing our world today,” said Catherine Doyle, global lead of Autodesk’s Cleantech Initiative. “We are proud to support their growth and success through the Autodesk® Cleantech Partner Program.”
“Autodesk’s recognition and support through their Cleantech Partner Program marks an important milestone for our company,” commented Kevin Watts, President of Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. during a recent interview.
Mr. Watts continued, “Our new unique product line, currently in development, addresses both Health and Cleantech sectors with direct and measureable impact on people’s health and the environment.
As an Autodesk Cleantech Partner we full use of AutoCAD Design Suite*, Fusion 360* and Autodesk Simulation* engineering software. This provides the mechanical, electrical and simulation engineering software that we need to advance and accelerate our product development program. Equally important, it provides early recognition that we are working on a valuable project with global impact.
Fusion 360* is one of Autodesk’s the newest development tools that we are very excited about. It is a 3D engineering prototype development program that can assist with rapid product development with collaborative cloud design team integration. From there we can hand off the engineering files for 3D printing of prototypes and export to AutoCAD Mechanical* when we are ready for manufacturing.”
*Trademark Notice:
Autodesk, Autodesk Cleantech Partner, AutoCAD Design Suite, AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Simulation, and Fusion 360 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
November 26, 2014
Alderney Scientific Accepted as New Mars Client
TORONTO — Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. is accepted as a MaRS Client.
“We are pleased to announce that Alderney Scientific is now an official MaRS Client!” commented Kevin Watts, President of Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. during a recent interview. “Our team is working on an exciting research and development project! As a MaRS Client, we will now have access to additional support and resources that will help us complete our development and move forward rapidly toward international commercialization.”
MaRS Discovery District was founded in 2000 as a not-for-profit corporation. MaRS guides and assists entrepreneurs in: life sciences and healthcare; clean tech, advanced materials and engineering; IT, communications and entertainment; and social innovation. The 1.5-million-square-foot complex located in the heart of Canada’s largest research cluster in downtown Toronto, makes MaRS one of the world’s largest innovation hubs, bring science’s past and future together under one roof. (Learn more...)
Reflecting upon Dr. Frederick Banting’s desk in the lobby, Mr. Watts concluded, “The impressive complex built on the foundation of the old Toronto General Hospital, where Banting administered the first clinical dose of insulin in 1922, is a reminder that success and scientific progress requires effort, dedication and commitment. It is an atmosphere charged with enthusiasm, passion and excitement! We look forward to making further scientific contributions that will have a positive impact on millions around the world.”
November 18, 2014
Chagas Disease and Bed Bugs
TORONTO — Penn study “Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) as Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi”
On November 17, 2014, Michael Z. Levy, PhD and his team from the University of Pennsylvania, published a report in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, entitled: “Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) as Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi.”
They have confirmed for the first time; the bi-transmission and spread of the debilitating and potentially deadly Chagas Disease by bed bugs. This makes bed bugs the second greatest vector for transmission of this disease.
Background
The disease was named after Carlos Chagas the Brazilian epidemiologist and physician, who first described the disease in 1909.
Chagas (Sha–gus) Disease – Why Should You Be Concerned?
Chagas Disease is a potentially life–threatening illness caused by the single cell protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma (tra•pano•so•ma) cruzi. Often undetected during the initial phase, 30 to 40% of infected people develop symptoms 10 to 30 years after the initial infection. The symptoms are progressive, irreversible and can be debilitating and life threatening. This is the highest impact infectious disease in Latin America and it is spreading at an alarming rate across the United States.
This rapid and unexpected spread was part of the reason that prompted the group of researchers to look for a missing cause. Something silently, undetected that was perhaps overlooked and they found it.
Implications
Bed bugs can become infected and transmit the Trypanosoma cruzi (T. Cruzi) parasite while blood-feeding on humans and animals, thus silently spreading the parasite from one victim to another. Easily undetected for years, each victim becomes a host, unknowingly spreading the disease to others. After the initial infection, if not treated, the host will be a carrier for life.
- • No vaccine to prevent
- • The only two drugs benznidazole and nifurtimox used to kill the parasite, are not FDA approved
- • Permanent irreversible organ damage
- • Affecting pulmonary, neurological, intestinal, liver and spleen organs
- • Can be debilitating and life threatening
- • Bed bugs can transfer this disease to you and your family
Reference Listing
Renzo Salazar, Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, Aaron W. Tustin, Katty Borrini-Mayorí, César Náquira, and Michael Z. Levy. Original Article: Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) as Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, November 2014 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0483
April 16, 2012
Alderney Scientific Solutions Launches Website
Alderney Scientific Solutions Inc. launches corporate website: www.AlderneyScientificSolutions.com
