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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.

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Eight companies selected for fall 2017 Get There: San Francisco cohort

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.

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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.

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Eight companies selected for fall 2017 Get There: San Francisco cohort

December 17, 2015

Financial technology

The financial technology industry continues to grow yearly and employs talent throughout the world.

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November 17, 2015

Tech veteran David Lizius joins QRA board

David Lizius has joined the Board of Directors of Halifax-based QRA Corp. as an independent member. Lizius is an accomplished high-tech industry veteran with experience leading both business and technical design teams across the space, defence, and biotechnology sectors.

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November 16, 2015

Two CDMN Hubs named in the top three university business incubators in North America by UBI Global

Two Canadian university business incubators carried away top honors in this year’s UBI Global Awards for North American accelerators and incubators. Ryerson University’s DMZ incubator in Toronto ranked first in North America, and Innovate Calgary ranked third. Both organizations are part of the CDMA.

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October 27, 2015

CDMN Soft Landing program open until Nov. 27 for winter cohort

Canadian companies associated with an incubator or accelerator within the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) are invited to apply to enter new international markets for up to three months. Canadian small- to mid-size enterprises (SME) gain access to regional support and introduction.

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September 15, 2015

CDMN Soft Landing program announces largest ever cohort

Thirty-two Canadian companies have been selected to be a part of the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) Soft Landing program, which provides mature startups and small- to medium-sized companies with financial support to expand into foreign markets anywhere in the world.

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