Exhibit 99.1

  Northcore Technologies Inc. 302 The East Mall, Suite 300 Toronto, ON    M9B 6C7 Tel: 416 640-0400 / Fax: 416 640-0412 www.northcore.com (TSX: NTI; OTCBB: NTLNF)

For Immediate Release

NORTHCORE SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH HY-POWER NANO INC.

Toronto, Ontario – November 14, 2011 – Northcore Technologies Inc. (TSX: NTI; OTCBB: NTLNF), a global provider of asset management and social commerce solutions is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Hy-Power Nano Inc. to provide a series of social media tools including its on-line web presence at www.hy-powernano.com and associated marketing collateral.

Hy-Power is the innovator of nano-enhanced coatings that provide thermo benefits and proprietary application processes.  The combination can yield significant energy savings for building owners and improve interior comfort levels for occupants.  Hy-Power is uniquely positioned to enable collaboration between business, government and academia to advance nano-technology for industry advantage.

Northcore Technologies is a leader in the provision of effective asset management and social commerce tools to some of the world’s largest corporations.  The Northcore platform includes asset tracking technology currently in use by firms such as Kraft and GE Capital.

“This agreement marks another step forward in the execution of our social commerce strategy,” said Amit Monga, CEO of Northcore Technologies.  “Hy-Power is an exciting, rapidly evolving company and we believe that this is just the first step in an enduring partnership.”

Companies interested in exploring opportunities in social commerce should contact Northcore at 416-640-0400 or 1-888-287-7467, extension 395 or via email at GoSocial@northcore.com.

About Northcore Technologies Inc.

Northcore Technologies provides enterprise level software products and services that enable its customers to purchase, manage and dispose of capital equipment. Utilizing award-winning, multi-patented technology, as well as powerful, holistic Social Commerce tools, Northcore's solutions support customers throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

Northcore has earned the trust and loyalty of customers from a wide range of organizations across many different industry sectors.

Northcore owns 50 percent of GE Asset Manager, LLC, a joint business venture with GE and holds a substantial intellectual property portfolio.

For more information, visit www.northcore.com.

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Contact:

Northcore Technologies Inc.

Investor Relations

Tel: (416) 640-0400 ext. 273

Fax: (416) 640-0412                                                                

E-mail: InvestorRelations@northcore.com

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