December 5, 2005: The World Economic Forum Announces Ottawa-Based DNA Genotek as Canada's only Technology Pioneer for 2006
The World Economic Forum today announced 36 Technology Pioneers for 2006. DNA Genotek Inc., an Ottawa-based company, has been selected as a 2006 Technology Pioneer. DNA Genotek is the only Canadian company selected for 2006.
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May 11, 2005: DNA Genotek Wins Top 100 Private Companies in North America
Ottawa, Ontario -- DNA Genotek announced today that it has been selected as one of Red Herring’s Top 100 Private Companies in North America. In the fifteen months that the company has been selling its Oragene•DNA DNA Self-Collection Kit, DNA Genotek has shipped the product to more than 1000 health researchers in 46 countries across the globe. The company attributes its success to “an excellent product, customer focus and devotion, and a rapidly growing market need for easy, reliable, and cost-effective DNA sample collection” said Ian Curry, president and CEO of DNA Genotek.
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December 7, 2004: DNA Genotek Inc. Wins Red Herring's Top 100 Innovators Award
Ottawa, Ontario -- Ottawa-based start-up DNA Genotek has captured the attention of Red Herring’s editors by changing the way genetic researchers collect DNA. The Top 100 Innovators Award recognizes companies from across the globe that are driving change and innovation in the marketplace. Winners are selected based on their achievements with respect to technology, financing, marketing, sales, service, leadership and strategic thinking.
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August 2, 2004: DNA Genotek Inc. Angel Financing Tops $1.4 Million
Ottawa, Ontario -- DNA Genotek Inc., the Ottawa based company that has developed an all-in-one vial for self-collection of DNA from saliva, today announced the completion of an angel financing round totaling over $1.4 million.
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April 21, 2004: Former Entrust Executive Brings Strong Experience In Startup Growth Management and Marketing
Ottawa, Ontario -- DNA Genotek, Inc., a leading provider of DNA collection products, announced today that it has appointed Ian Curry as the company's new president and chief executive officer.
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March 6, 2003: Announcement - Sheldon Stevens appointed CFO
Sheldon Stevens has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at DNA Genotek. He has held the position of CFO with LuxurySquare.com, an Internet retailer and with XStream Software Inc., an E-learning software developer. Sheldon has worked with Deloitte Consulting as well as Ernst & Young Consulting, where he acquired broad consulting experience. Mr. Stevens graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a degree in Business Administration. He has also qualified as a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Management Consultant.June 9th, 2002: Minister of Industry announces DNA Genotek is a leader of Canadian innovation in biotechnology
Canadian Government Minister of Industry Allan Rock announces DNA Genotek is a leader of Canadian innovation in biotechnology at the Forum on Biotechnology and Innovation.
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