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January 13, 2017

2017 Canadian Global Impact Challenge

How can we improve the standard of living for one million Canadians within the next three to five years through the innovative use of technology? That’s the question for the 2017 Canadian Global Impact Challenge will aim to answer.

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Network Impact FY20

November 08, 2016

Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Funding announced for InspireNB

The provincial government is providing $345,000 to Venn Innovation for the provincewide implementation of InspireNB, a career exploration and planning resource for young people designed to raise awareness of available employment opportunities.

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June 22, 2016

Communitech helps tech companies start, grow and succeed

Communitech consistently has a host of programs and events on-the-go that are tailored towards fulfilling their mission statement. Notable and currently accepting applications are the Fierce Founders Accelerator and Communitech Rev, described below.

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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.

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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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September 28, 2015

151Research Inc. innovates 3D imaging grain monitoring solution

Manitoba-based 151Research Inc. is pioneering a cable-disruptive monitoring solution involving the use of radio-frequency (RF) imaging technology to create moisture maps of stored grain. Moisture mapping indicates both risk of spoilage and commercial quality.

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July 28, 2015

Alberta/Jalisco, Mexico technology partnership announces 4 innovation projects

A partnership between the Government of Alberta and the State of Jalisco, Mexico to jointly exploit technology research, development, and commercialization opportunities has selected and funded four research and development projects during the current fourth round of the program.

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July 13, 2015

New partnership offers valuable resources to Calgary’s Mobile and ICT community

Innovate Calgary is excited to announce its membership with the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN), a cross-Canada network of 30 digital media innovation hubs collaborating to advance the commercialization of mobile and information and communication technologies (ICT).

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