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February 13, 2014

Google for Entrepreneurs Demo Day applications open

CDMN Hub Communitech and Google for Entrepreneurs are currently accepting applications from Canadian startups to land a coveted spot at an invite-only Google for Entrepreneurs Demo Day.

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February 13, 2014

WEtech Announces 2014 Mentor Network

After a successful 2013, WEtech is pleased to announce the launch of its 2014 Mentor Network, allowing clients to connect with the skills and expertise to help accelerate their businesses.

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February 12, 2014

Federal budget provides funding to create Open Data Institute

The Canadian Digital Media Network, the University of Waterloo, Communitech, OpenText and Desire2Learn are proud to announce the creation of the Open Data Institute, which has received support from the Government of Canada in today’s budget.

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February 04, 2014

Live webcast – Wavefront Wireless Summits Innovation Showcase

Tune in today (February 4) at 4:25pm PST to view the live webcast of the Innovation Showcase at the Wavefront Wireless Summits 2014

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February 04, 2014

Online voting is open for the Energy Apps for Ontario Challenge

CDMN Hub MaRS Discovery District has partnered with the Ontario Ministry of Energy for the Energy Apps for Ontario Challenge which offers $50,000 to support the best new apps that use electricity data collected by smart meters.

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February 04, 2014

Prove your talent against Canada’s top students, entrepreneurs and innovators at CODE

The Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE) is the first national Open Data hackathon in Canada. It is a 48-hour competition hosted by XMG, one of the largest indie mobile gaming studios in Canada, and supported by the Government of Canada. CODE will take place from February 28th – March 2nd 2014.

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