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September 09, 2014
The key to cracking the energy supply chain: relationships
It’s one thing to come up with a great idea. It’s another to actually get it to market. That’s doubly true when it comes to the oil and gas sector, where a complex and often opaque supply chain make it difficult for entrepreneurs to know how and where to pitch their products.
September 08, 2014
Soft Landing helps I Think Security expand to Asia
I Think Security Ltd. is preparing to expand into Asia after being chosen as one of eight companies to attend Hong Kong’s FinTech Innovation Lab, one of the world’s leading accelerators. The Kitchener-based company will spend 12 weeks in the prominent accelerator.
September 05, 2014
Brazil companies explore Canadian tech ecosystem through new CDMN program
As part of the Canadian Digital Media Network’s new Brazil-Canada Bi-Lateral Exchange program, three Brazilian technology companies visited the Communitech Hub in Waterloo Region last month to explore the ecosystem in hopes of expanding into the Canadian market.
August 25, 2014
How energy and tech can work together – and why they must start now
Over the last few years, the energy sector has been the driving force behind the Canadian economy. Meanwhile, the high-tech sector has seen some of its brightest stars fade, even as startup activity has skyrocketed.
August 07, 2014
CDMN celebrates 100th landing of Canadian companies in foreign markets
They say if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. The Big Apple is just one of many international destinations where companies have landed as part of the CDMN’s Soft Landing program. As it hits the 100-company mark, the program is putting out another call for applications.
August 06, 2014
CTA@India Call for Applications
Expanding in India is no more a challenge for Canadian entrepreneurs! The Trade Commissioner Service in India brings you the Canadian Technology Accelerator in India or “CTA@India”: a unique opportunity to help Canadian companies leverage the India advantage for your international growth.
August 01, 2014
Outbound Soft Landing program Fall 2014 call for applications open
The CDMN Outbound Soft Landing program is accepting applications from qualified Canadian companies until Friday, Aug. 15. The program provides up to 15 Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a structured entry into a new market for up to three months.
June 23, 2014
CDMN opens North American market to Brazilian pitch-off winner
Exploring other countries to learn the landscape and grow a business is not something every entrepreneur has the opportunity to do. But for Brazilian startup founder Arthur Rozenblit, that dream became a reality when he visited North America in May.