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Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman made the largest gift in U of T ’s history when they donated $100 million to the University in 2019 to help build the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre. This 750,000-square foot complex will anchor U of T ’s unique cluster of globally renowned artificial intelligence scientists and biomedical experts and its world-class entrepreneurship network.
- A Catalyst For Innovation
- The Schwartz Reisman Institute For Technology and Society
- Amplifying U of T’s Position in Canada and The World
- Looking Forward
The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus will occupy one of Toronto’s most iconic locations, the northeast corner of College and Queen’s Park. Designed by WEISS/MANFREDI, one of North America’s leading architectural firms, in collaboration wth Teeple Architects, the Campus will be a showcase for “innovation architecture.” The Campus’s stunning layout...
Since the days of Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan, U of T has developed a rich tradition of scholarship at the intersections of technology, culture and society. With renowned strengths in philosophy, ethics, law, social sciences, medicine, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, cybersecurity, fintech, cleantech and m...
The University of Toronto is Canada’s leading university and consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. U of T is also recognized as a leading engine for innovation and entrepreneurship. The U of T community of entrepreneurs has created more than 500 companies, and the university’s innovation network is among the world’s top five uni...
The university plans to begin construction on the first phase of the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in the fall of 2019. Before that, U of T will appoint a director for the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, plan the inaugural Schwartz Reisman International Conference, and raise awareness of the Institute and its mandate. “T...
Heather Reisman & Gerald W. Schwartz We were both raised with Tzedakah being part of our daily family life. Both our families — mine from Montreal and Gerry's from Winnipeg — were always involved and taught us to care and contribute to the State of Israel and the Jewish community.
Nov 6, 2019 · Profile Last Updated: 11/06/2019 Grant Information Last Updated: 02/11/2022 The Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman Foundation Toronto, Canada
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Mar 25, 2019 · The second phase will be a 500,000-square-foot 20-storey tower, the school said. The $100-million gift, made through the Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman Foundation, is the largest donation ever for the Canadian innovation sector, U of T said. “We’re immensely proud and excited to be part of an initiative that will further spark ...
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Mr. Schwartz is the founder, Chair, and CEO of Onex Corporation, Canada’s oldest and most successful private equity firm. Heather Reisman is the founder, Chair, and CEO of Indigo, the country’s leading book and lifestyle retailer. The couple are also among the country’s most generous philanthropists. They have long supported institutions ...
