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MaRS confirms network of 20 international partners, building Canada’s global innovation gateway

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September 16, 2026

MaRS’s international network gives Canadian scale-ups a direct pathway to global ecosystems, markets and customers.

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ — Today, at the Innovation Exchange: MaRS Global Summit in Toronto, MaRS Discovery District secured commitments from more than 20 international innovation agencies and partners. This network builds off the successful model MaRS has developed with Innovate UK, Invest Northern Ireland and the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Mobility Unlimited Hub. Eight memoranda of understanding (MOUs) were signed today, with the remainder progressing through final review and signature in the weeks ahead.

The premise behind this global initiative is straightforward: attracting investment into Canada while also creating pathways for Canadian innovation into international markets. The MaRS summit was designed to follow directly on heels of the federal Investment Summit to help Canadian science and tech companies translate that investment and innovation into international customers, partnerships and growth.

From market access to market outcomes

The network reflects something Canadian companies have always understood: with a small domestic market, building for just one market was never an option. That instinct now lines up with a recent shift in federal priorities to diversify trade. It’s critical that Canadian companies get the support they need to build out their multi-market strategies while remaining headquartered here, and the partners in this network — from the U.K. to Japan, Northern Ireland to Australia — provide it.

Canada has built an extensive network of trade agreements and international relationships. But market access alone doesn’t guarantee commercial success. Companies still need trusted partners, market intelligence and connections to customers, investors as well as procurement opportunities to convert that access into revenue. The MaRS network is designed to help close that gap by connecting Canadian companies with innovation organizations that understand their local markets and can provide pathways to commercial opportunities.

Canadian scale-ups consistently cite finding the right partner to reach customers as a critical factor in international growth. With the ongoing trade disruptions with the United States, more and more founders are looking to diversify their markets: In a recent MaRS poll of founders, 47 percent of respondents reported that they have shifted focus beyond the U.S. in the past 18 months.

“What we heard from our founders is that they need help making the right connections into new global markets — the kind that lead to real customers and real growth,” says Grace Lee Reynolds, CEO of MaRS Discovery District. “Capital gets a company built, but without customers, it only gets you so far. This network is how we help scale-up companies make those critical connections.”

From international network to Canadian capability

The Innovation Exchange: MaRS Global Summit is just the beginning. MaRS intends to work with governments, innovation organizations and ecosystem partners to develop the network as shared commercialization infrastructure, expanding international market pathways, connecting companies to customers and procurement opportunities, and using data to identify where Canadian capabilities align with global demand. The model is designed to complement the work of organizations already supporting Canadian companies internationally, including federal and provincial governments, economic development agencies and trade and investment organizations. Rather than creating another standalone program, we aim to connect existing Canadian solutions through a common pathway, making it easier for companies to find the right opportunities.

MaRS plans to keep expanding this network with additional countries and agencies over time, alongside continued programming and direct introductions for companies on both sides.

About MaRS Discovery District

MaRS Discovery District is a charitable organization and one of North America’s largest urban innovation hubs, helping Canadian science and technology companies commercialize and scale. Building on a 25-year legacy of supporting founders, MaRS connects ventures with capital, customers, talent and expertise — through venture programming and partnerships, MaRS IAF (one of Canada’s most active seed-stage venture funds), MaRS Connect (a live digital marketplace linking commercially ready ventures with buyers, partners and sources of capital), and more than 1.5 million square feet of world-class lab, office and event space across the MaRS Centre and MaRS Waterfront in downtown Toronto. Since 2010, MaRS-supported ventures have generated $11.5 billion in cumulative revenue, raised $19 billion in funding and created and maintained more than 33,000 jobs.

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PRC Pairs Workforce Wellbeing Measurement With Frontline Workshops in AP3-Exclusive Package

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September 16, 2026

PRC named a preferred employee experience survey and solutions provider within the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program, managed in collaboration with Lockton

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Professional Research Consultants (PRC), a national healthcare experience improvement company, today announced an Employee Wellbeing Package that pairs healthcare-calibrated workforce measurement with facilitated workshops, available exclusively to hospitals and health systems participating in the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), managed in collaboration with Lockton.

PRC has been designated a preferred employee experience survey and solutions provider within AP3 following a formal evaluation of its capabilities and alignment with healthcare workforce priorities. The Employee Wellbeing Package is the first in a planned series of AP3-exclusive offerings from PRC.

Most workforce wellbeing efforts stall in the gap between measurement and action. The package is built to close it. Each engagement includes full survey setup using the organization’s employee roster, complete survey execution, and a half-day employee wellbeing workshop with four follow-up virtual sessions. Workshops are delivered onsite or fully virtually with no cap on attendance, so the findings reach frontline staff rather than stopping at a leadership report. Program setup is bundled into the package at no separate cost.

“Healthcare HR leaders don’t just need a survey, they need a partner who helps them understand where burnout is taking root and build the resilience their people need to keep showing up for patients,” said Cynde King, Ph.D., President & CEO of PRC. “That’s what we’re bringing to AP3 members, starting with our Employee Wellbeing Package. We’re proud to help healthcare HR teams give their workforce the emotional resources to provide excellent care and excel at work.”

PRC has worked exclusively in healthcare since 1980 and partners with more than 2,800 hospitals and health systems nationwide, a scale of engagement that informs its national workforce benchmarks. Those benchmarks let participating organizations compare their results against peer health systems rather than general industry averages.

“PRC brings the kind of deep, healthcare-specific engagement expertise that AP3 was built to surface for our members,” said Bo Brabo, AP3 Program Lead, Lockton. “They go beyond measurement to design real solutions that help HR leaders move the needle on engagement and retention.”

The Employee Wellbeing Package is exclusive to AP3 and will not be offered through any other channel or partner program. Program pricing and benefits extend to ASHHRA member organizations and to non-member organizations referred through AP3. The package activates upon contract signing and is available now.

About PRC
Professional Research Consultants, Inc. dba PRC is a privately held experience improvement firm rooted in healthcare, partnering with more than 2,800 hospitals and health systems nationwide to improve the healthcare experience, not just measure it. PRC blends real-time data, AI-powered feedback intelligence, and insights from live interviewers with consulting and coaching to help HR leaders act on what employees are saying and drive sustainable engagement improvement.

From workforce engagement to patient experience, community health, and market perception research, PRC’s integrated solutions are trusted by healthcare leaders and adaptable across industries. PRC delivers human-centered service, intuitive tools, and a dedicated team focused on helping organizations drive sustainable progress.

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HitPaw Launches Autumn Sale with Up to 50% Off AI-Powered Creative Tools

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September 16, 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, today announced the official launch of its 2026 Autumn Sale, running from September 14 through October 10, 2026. The seasonal promotion offers savings of up to 50% off across HitPaw’s popular AI-powered creative tools, including video enhancement, photo enhancement, video conversion, voice changing, and watermark removal solutions.

WHY CHOOSE HITPAW AI TOOLS THIS AUTUMN?

HitPaw’s AI multimedia solutions help creators enhance, edit, convert, and create digital content with greater speed and efficiency.

HitPaw VikPea: An AI video enhancer for upscaling resolution, restoring low-quality footage, and improving video smoothness with advanced frame interpolation.

HitPaw FotorPea: An AI image enhancement and generation platform for restoring photos, removing backgrounds, and creating high-resolution artwork.

HitPaw Univd: Convert, compress, and edit videos while maintaining high quality for easy sharing across devices.

HitPaw VoicePea: A real-time AI voice changer and sound effect generator, perfect for online streaming, content creation, gamers, and VTubers.

HitPaw Watermark Remover: An AI-powered tool for removing watermarks, text, and unwanted elements from photos and videos.

For more information, visit: 2026 HitPaw Autumn Sale: Enjoy Up to 50% OFF Deals

HITPAW AUTUMN SALE EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

1. Best-Selling Products — Up to 35% Off

HitPaw VikPea and HitPaw FotorPea are available at 35% off, while HitPaw Univd, HitPaw VoicePea, and HitPaw Watermark Remover are available at 30% off. The offers cover a range of everyday video, photo, audio, and multimedia creation needs.

2. 5-in-1 AI Suite — 50% Off

HitPaw’s 5-in-1 AI Suite is available at 50% off, bringing together VikPea, FotorPea, Univd, VoicePea, and Watermark Remover in one package. The bundle provides a broader set of AI-powered tools for enhancing, editing, converting, and creating multimedia content.

3. AI Credits for HitPaw AI Tools — 50% Off

The Autumn Sale also introduces special pricing on large AI credit packages, with 50% off selected credit plans for HitPaw VikPea and HitPaw FotorPea.

For HitPaw VikPea, users can choose from 10,000 or 30,000 AI credits. These credits can be used for a range of cloud-based AI features, including video enhancement and export, AI video generation with Seedance 2.5, AI Colorist, and watermark removal.

For HitPaw FotorPea, 20,000 and 50,000 AI credit packages are available. Credits can be used for faster image enhancement, AI image generation with Nano Banana 2, background removal, ID photo creation, and AI Swap.

ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a global provider of AI-powered creative software, offering intelligent solutions for photo, video, audio, and content creation. With advanced AI technology and intuitive design, HitPaw helps users create professional-quality content faster and easier.

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How to Remove iOS 27 From iPhone Without Data Loss 2026?

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September 16, 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Excited for iOS 27, but some iPhone users asked, “Is there a way to remove iOS 27 from my iPhone? “The answer is yes. To remove iOS 27, it’s common to either use iTunes/Finder in Recovery Mode or a professional iOS downgrade tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot, which supports a 1-click downgrade without data loss.

Method 1: Remove iOS 27 via Restore in Recovery Mode (Official Method & Data Loss)

Before you start, make sure you have an earlier iOS 26 backup. Restoring iOS 27 is Apple’s official method to remove iOS 27. However, restoring iOS 27 must wipe all data on your iPhone, and you can’t restore an iOS 27 backup to iOS 26.

Steps to restore iOS 27 via Recovery Mode:

Step 1. Turn off Find My iPhone and connect the iPhone to the PC/Mac via cable.

Step 2. Put the iPhone into iOS 27 New Recovery Mode (Press Volume Up -> Volume Down -> Press and hold the Side Button).

Step 3. Open iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac, click Restore iOS 27.

Method 2: Remove iOS 27 without Data Loss via Tenorshare ReiBoot (Simple & Workable)

If you prefer to keep all data while removing iOS 27, using an iOS downgrade tool will be a good choice. Tenorshare ReiBoot, a well‑known iOS system repair utility, enables users to remove iOS 27 and install a stable iOS 26.7 in about 20 minutes, all while preserving personal data.

Why Tenorshare ReiBoot’s approach stands out:

No data loss and 100% protection of the original details.Resolve over 150 iOS‑related issues, including iPhone battery drain, lag, and stuck “Update Requested” errors.Simple to use, even if you are a beginner downgrading iOS 27 to26.7.

Steps to remove iOS 27 via Tenorshare ReiBoot:
Step1. Download the official Tenorshare ReiBoot on your PC or Mac, then connect your iPhone.

Step2. Select iOS Upgrade/Downgrade and choose the Downgrade option.

Step3. ReiBoot will automatically fetch the latest signed iOS 26.7 firmware package. Click Download.

Step4. Click Initiate Downgrade. The software will safely replace the iOS 27 system with iOS 26 in under 20 minutes without wiping your personal data.

Alternative: How to Exit iOS 27 Beta without a Computer?

It’s impossible to remove iOS 27 without a computer, but we can stop your iOS 27 from receiving unstable iOS beta updates.

First, Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Then, Toggle Beta Updates to OFF. Your iPhone will stop receiving iOS beta updates until the official version is out.

About Tenorshare

Founded in 2007, Tenorshare ReiBoot is the best iOS/Android bug repair tool which offering a secure, data‑safe iOS/Android bug-fixing path for users who need to move away from system problems.

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