Toronto, Ontario—June 17, 2010. Compugen Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been named Company of the Year by the York Technology Association (YTA), a membership organization that fosters collaboration and communication amongst technology-driven businesses in York Region and in the Greater Toronto Area. The technology award, one of three being presented at the YTA’s First Annual YTA Technology Leadership Awards luncheon on 17 June, recognizes the leadership position Compugen has as a national IT solution provider based in the Region.

Compugen’s founder, CEO and President, Harry Zarek, said, “It is critical to the success of any organization to understand its competition, to find a place for itself within the competitive landscape and to capture and maintain the loyalty and respect of its customers. These tasks are impossible without a spirit of collaboration with long-term business partners, customers and an ecosystem of businesses who can deliver for you when you need them. The York Technology Association’s aim of bringing together established players and start-ups of all sizes to shorten the time to market of quality technology solutions is one I’m delighted to support. The critical mass of intellectual capital, investors, and experience within the Region and the GTA make this corridor the most exciting place in Canada to mine for ideas, feedback and opportunities for growth. It’s the place to be to turn good ideas into great investments and lasting solutions.”