Professor John Dutcher received $125,000 to take his PHYTOSPHERIX™ polysaccharide particles to market from the Gryphon's LAAIR (Leading to Accelerated Adoption of Innovative Research) program. The program provides "targeted support for transformative research, development & commercialization projects", specifically for Ontario's agri-food and rural sectors. As part of the program faculty from across campus "pitched" ideas for commercializing their projects to a panel of industry stakeholders.

Further details in News Release [1].