News Archives
March 17, 2016
All about cyber security
Cyber security is a growing concern for Canadians, with leaks associated with personal data becoming common on different platforms.
March 01, 2016
CDMN announces spring 2016 Soft Landing program cohort
21 companies have been accepted into the spring 2016 cohort for the Canadian Digital Media Network’s (CDMN) Soft Landing program. The program helps mature startups and small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) in CDMN’s network of partner hubs to open a satellite office or grow distribution channels in a foreign market.
March 01, 2016
Network hubs team up to host Game Design Camp
Four University of Waterloo Arts students took the top prize in the first-ever Game Design Camp at the University’s Stratford campus. Calling themselves “Team GASP,” the four Global Business and Digital Arts students bested more than 100 other competitors with their prototype for a colour-matching game called Hylo.
February 18, 2016
CDMN pilot connects companies to the Valley
“Get There” is pilot project from the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) almost as simple as its name: qualify eight young companies who would benefit from having connections in Silicon Valley, then get them there. That’s the whole idea.
February 02, 2016
Applications open for Metabridge 2016
Applications are now open for Metabridge 2016. Taking place in Kelowna, B.C., from June 9-10, Metabridge connects 15 top Canadian tech startups with mentors and investors from Silicon Valley at an exclusive lakeside retreat.
January 21, 2016
Social media
In 2016, Canadians are using social media channels like Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram to connect with others and stay productive.
January 20, 2016
Go global this spring. Soft Landing program accepting applications Jan. 29-Feb. 12.
Reduce the risk of entering a new market. Canadian companies looking to pursue business opportunities around the world can offset the cost of travel and workspace through the CDMN Soft Landing program. Applications are open Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 2016. Travel must occur between March 1 and June 15.
January 05, 2016
New federal program to provide $50 million boost to SME exports
Declaring herself “your Chief Marketing Officer” to a crowd of Waterloo Region entrepreneurs, Canada’s new Minister of International Trade today unveiled a $50-million program to help small and medium-sized businesses boost their sales abroad.