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News/Featured Articles
- Clio raises US$250m in major financing deal
- DeBolt based tech company Sonar Software continuing growth – and is on Canada’s Fast Growth Lists | Grande Prairie
- US Department of Defense’s Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) Officially Recommends Use of iTraumaCare®’s iTClamp® Hemorrhage Control System for Battlefield Injuries
- Newfoundland’s Verafin Completes Canada’s Largest Venture Funding Deal of C$515 Million Equity and Debt Recapitalization; Continues Partnership with Spectrum Equity and Information Venture Partners
Collaboration/Learning Opportunities
- Participate in BrainStation's 2020 Digital Skills Survey
- campusBRIDGE - UofA Career Centre Job Postings - Free
- UofC Career Centre Job Postings – Free
- NSERC Alliance Grants - Applications Open
- NSERC Alliance Grants - Applications Open
- Resume Free Beta-testing
ABTEC1000
Technology Alberta is pleased to feature Alberta Technology Companies that collectively are hiring 1000 people over the next year. See below for this Month's Featured Companies.
- Boxofdocs(Calgary)
- Eguana Technologies Inc (Calgary)
- EZOPS (Edmonton)
- Ingu Solutions Inc (Calgary)
- Levven Electronics (Edmonton)
- Sonar Software (Grande Prairie)
- Stormboard (Edmonton)
- Varafy (Edmonton)
- Wappo Information Services (Calgary)
- Xena Technologies (Calgary)
- Yardly (Edmonton)
INC (Innovation Network Collaborative) MOMENT
- Pleased to bring you news from Alberta’s Industry Technology Business Associations
- ACTIA – Alberta CleanTech Association
- BioAlberta – Biotech Association of Alberta
- NanoCluster – NanoCluster Association of Alberta
Innovation Events
- Wed, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:45 AM - Calgary: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch
- Wed, October 2, 9,16, 23, 30 11:45 AM - Edmonton: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch
- Thur, Oct 3- Thurs Oct 4 - Banff: Banff Venture Forum
- Tue, October 8 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Edmonton: Rainforest Connector at ATC – Speaker: Leo Wong, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurism
- Thur, October 10 5:30 PM - Calgary: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2019 Prairies Gala
- Wed, October 16 8:00 AM - Edmonton:Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series
- October 21 - 25, 2019 - Edmonton Startup Week
- Wed, October 30 - Red Deer: Edge Investment Forum
- October 30-31 - Calgary: BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM
- Nov 1 – Calgary – 30th Annual ASTECH Awards
- Nov 5-6 - Banff: Decentralized Energy Forum and Apply to Pitch
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Participate in our 2020 Digital Skills Survey
BrainStation is launching its annual Digital Skills Survey on October 1st
Last year, more than 1,500 professionals and industry leaders across North America took our survey. The results were then shared with our audience of 250,000 and beyond.
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campusBRIDGE provides a single location for employers to post jobs and for students and alumni from all faculties to seek jobs. You can post permanent, temporary, and summer jobs in the Student & Alumni Job Posting Board.
You can also post co-op and internship positions to the specific job boards for the Arts Work Experience (AWE), Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Internship (ALES), the International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP), and the Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP).
U of A students and alumni will be able to view, share, favourite, and apply on your job posting. They are also able to set up search criteria, so if your jobs fit into a student’s saved search criteria, the student will be notified every time you post a job.
On average, 1,200 job seekers access the online job postings daily and employers are able to share information that U of A students want to know. As well, we will continue to promote your job opportunities through our social media channels.
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Career Services
Free Job Postings!
The job board reaches current UCalgary students from across all faculties, as well as UCalgary alumni. Targeted job boards are also available if you are looking to reach a specific program.
To have the most effective job posting, we recommend that jobs be posted for a minimum of two weeks, up to one month.
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Who?
University researchers collaborating with private-sector, public-sector or not-for-profit organizations
How much?
$20,000 to $1 million per year
How long?
1 to 5 years
First phase of Alliance grants open for applications
We are pleased to announce that NSERC is now accepting applications to the Alliance grants program, beginning with applications that are requesting $150,000 or more annually from NSERC.
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Resume Free Beta-testing
Thanks for your interest in beta testing Resume Free. We are currently looking for more companies across Canada that are willing to try out our system for three months at no charge. Please go to our website and fill out the form to let us know what role or roles you are interesting in hiring. https://resumefree.ca/for-employers
What is Resume Free?
Resume Free is a job-matching site that connects candidates with employers without using a resume.
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ABTEC1000: Technology Alberta is pleased to feature Alberta Technology Companies that collectively are hiring 1000 people over the next year. This initiative was originally called the ABTEC100, but there are so many jobs out there - we have expanded it to ABTEC1000. See below for this Month's Feature Companies.
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Boxofdocs(https://boxofdocs.info/)
Boxofdocs is the leading provider of municipal document classification, labeling, and smart search technology.
Open Positions (Calgary)
- Intermediate Python Ruby Developer
Eguana Technologies Inc (http://www.eguanatech.com/)
Eguana Technologies offers a complete line of energy storage systems for residential and commercial applications. Each system is suitably designed to accommodate an array of storage applications; from solar self-consumption to demand response – all with available backup power!
Open Positions (Calgary)
- Junior Power Systems Engineer – Underground Navigation
EZOPS (https://ezops.ca/)
Built by operators for operators, EZOPS is al tech application built for frontline workers to empower cost-effective decision from the ground up. EZOPS was built to operate both online and offline. Operators and frontline workers only need to synchronize their devices when they have service and all of the most up-to-date data, from production information to updated tasking and site based notices, are uploaded onto their device so they can make meaningful decisions in the field.communication.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Intermediate Software Developer
Ingu Solutions Inc (https://ingu.co/)
Ingu Solutions Inc Our miniaturized mobile sensors can detect leaks, geometric defects and deposits without the need for heavy equipment and high-priced consultants.
Open Positions (Calgary)
- Data Scientist – Underground Navigation
Levven (https://levven.com/)
For 30 years, Levven has been designing and manufacturing technology and award-winning products for industry. Their mission is to design technology that provides an advantage to new construction. Levven is focused on enabling builders and their trades to increase the value of their product and reduce their costs. Lowering construction costs puts a new home within the financial reach of more people. At the end of the day, that’s good news for home buyers, builders, and the construction trade at large.
Open Positions (Edmonton)
- Software Developer
- Firmware Engineer
Sonar Software (https://sonar.software)
Sonar Software works with internet service providers to bring all their management methods into one place. That can include things like billing and troubleshooting. It also works with oil and gas companies that want to monitor equipment in the field and companies that have multiple-unit apartment or office buildings. Chief Operating Officer Glenn Moore says his company is adding to its workforce every month and this loan will allow Sonar to hire people faster. “Over the next 12 to 24 months, we expect that we’re going to hire another 50 to 100 people to expand the business that we have already got going.”
Open Position (Grande Prairie, AB)
Stormboard (https://stormboard.com/)
Founded in 2009 in Edmonton, Stormboard is now used in 181 countries around the world by thousands of different companies, including more than half of the Fortune 50. Stormboard helps remote teams share sticky notes and whiteboards. It is an easy-to-use online meeting, brainstorming,and collaboration platform that helps usersgenerate, organize, and prioritize ideas and then create a plan to turn them into action.
Open Position (Edmonton)
Varafy (https://varafy.com/)
Varafy Corporation is a learning technology software company. Varafy's mission is to improve student outcomes in learning STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math). Varafy’s content authoring and assessment platform enables learning content creators to easily create practice problems and their detailed solution for digital use. The Varafy content generation platform is a cloud-based SaaS product. Varafy’s customers include some of the leading educational content providers both in North America and globally.
Open Position (Edmonton)
Wappo Information Services (https://www.wappo.net/)
Wappo Information Services with all our managed services packages, enjoy priority support around-the-clock from one of our dedicated support staff. We are actively monitoring your systems to proactively minimize your downtime so you can focus on what's important.
Open Positions (Calgary)
- Infrastructure System Analyst
Xena Technologies(http://xena-technologies.com/)
Xena Technologies We are a Leading, IT Solutions and Services Provider in Canada & USA adopting cutting edge technologies - Oracle Exadata, Oracle Coherence, JBOSS, Tomcat, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle OEM, SQL server, MYSQL.
Open Positions (Calgary)
- RPA Developer / Architect
Yardly (https://yardly.ca/)
Yardly is an online platform that allows customers to easily order lawn care and snow removal services, reliably performed by a network of highly-rated Yardly Pros. Yardly provides instant free quote based on satellite imaging, simple online ordering with secure credit card payment, and complete satisfaction guarantee to ensure customers' happiness.
Open Positions (Edmonton)
- Customer Success Representative
- Customer Operations Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Provider Coordinator
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Description
Curious what's happening in the tech industry in Calgary?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company.
Rainforest Alberta is making space for the tech industry in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas. When someone asks "why bother building a tech industry in Alberta?" We ask "why not?"
From June-August LWOL is on its summer tour, visiting the different spaces in Calgary where innovation happens. *Make sure to check the location each week!*
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News and Announcements
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Date And Time: Wed, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2019 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Various
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Note: New location- Amber Cafe (10166-114 st)
Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out - you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
DATE: Wed, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2019
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM MST
PLACE: Amber Cafe & Restaurant, 10166 114 Street, Edmonton
Agenda
- 11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
- 12:00 Welcome
- 12:10 Who is in the Room?
- 12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories
- 12:45 Networking
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The New Technology Economy Happens in Banff
Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier company financing event, is designed to showcase the hottest high-tech companies from across North America, offer insight into key issues within the industry, provide a premium networking opportunity and give companies a chance to learn from world-class professionals in the investment community.
Since its inception in 1997, Banff Venture Forum has realized an order of magnitude scale of growth in all respects, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates.
Featuring technology companies across the Information Technology and Sustainable Technology sectors, the Banff Venture Forum provides emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America.
Whether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed.
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Please join us for the following upcoming free event - which is focused on how up and coming businesses can contribute to accelerate impact
- Tuesday, October 8 4PM: Rainforest Connector Session (at Advanced Technology Centre <9650-20 Ave, Edmonton>) : Topic - Bridging Communities to Accelerate Impact
Join us as the Rainforest Connector Session - regularly attended by Entrepreneurs, Innovation System Service Supporters, Academia, and more.
Speaker:
- Leo Wong, Founding Director, Social Innovation Institute, Bachelor of Applied Human Service Adm Intl Business, Marketing and Strategy, MacEwan University
Description
Rainforest Alberta - Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta's innovation system.
Join us to meet new like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:
You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2019 Prairies Gala
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards gala brings together influential members of the business community as well as local and regional media in one of the year’s most renowned black tie business events. EY is proud to recognize and honour Canada’s unstoppable entrepreneurs who redefine the way we live, work and play. Register today and be a part of the action! We look forward to celebrating with you.
Featuring Alberta Companies Finalist: Custom Delivery Solutions, Blackline Safety Corp, ATTAbotics, OneSoft Solutions Inc., Jobber, Advanced Flow Technologies Inc., Altek Industrial Supply Ltd., Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc, Alta Pro Electric Ltd., etc.
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For questions about the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards gala, please contact:
Meghan Schimpf
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Coordinator - Prairies
Lauren.Collins@ca.ey.com
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Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series
Date And Time: Wed, 16 October 2019 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Alberta Innovates Auditorium, Edmonton Research Park, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton
About
BDC, RBC and Alberta Innovates invite you to attend the second of the Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast series - a morning of inspiration and networking to celebrate gender equity and promote the advancement of women in the tech space.
We are excited to have two amazing presenters for this event:
Presenter: Samantha Kernahan, Associate Partner/Council (IP Lawyer), DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Topic: 10 Simple Rules to Protect Your Intellectual Property: Do's and Don'ts for Business Leaders
The presentation will offer practical, but vitally important, legal advice for the management of IP assets to attain maximum value.
Presenter: Jaclynn Fimrite, Vice President, RBC Mid-Market M&A
Topic: Optimizing the Outcome - Preparing for a Sale
Learn what a company's leadership team must do before entering into formal discussions with institutional buyers/investors. The content will be highly relevant for all businesses, from start-up to mature stage technology companies.
Join us for coffee, breakfast and great conversation. We look forward to seeing you there.
For further information about this event or the presenters, contact:
Debra Cerny @ Debra.Cerny@rbc.com or
Jackie Craig @ Jacqueline.Craig@rbc.com
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Edmonton Startup Week Returns! October 21 - 25, 2019
BUILD YOUR 2019 SCHEDULE
Five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around our city's unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community & culture of innovation! Join in the celebration led by entrepreneurs and hosted in the startup spaces you love.
Launch Party 10 | Thursday, October 24, 2019
GRAB YOUR $15 TICKET TODAY
Join us for the tenth annual edition of Launch Party Edmonton, the city's flagship startup event that celebrates and showcases the hottest startups in town. Launch Party isn't your typical networking event or trade show. It's a party designed to celebrate and showcase the rockstar entrepreneurs in our community.
Drinks, DJs, and great company all await you at Launch Party!
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If you are an entrepreneur looking for investment or strategic guidance, or an investor looking for your next opportunity, Edge is the event you do not want to miss. Edge Investment Forum bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and investors, bringing together individuals who have brilliant ideas with folks who have the foresight to invest in these ideas. We exist to fuel your dreams and turn them in to reality. Join us for a day of unique business presentations and ideas that are born in Canada but sure to make a difference in the world. The day will conclude with a networking reception. Register today.
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The BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM (BTF) Calgary will provide you with practical insights from business owners who have traveled down the transition path before you, to legal, financial and merger & acquisitions (M&A) experts.
It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when, you will transition your business. As the premier conference for business owners, this event will provide you with tactical take-aways in order to help you make smarter decisions in the short term while setting you up for a successful transition in the future.
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Come celebrate 30 years of innovation in Science and Technology in Alberta at the 30th Annual ASTech Awards and NextGen Innovators Showcase!
Friday, November 1 @ SAIT
5:00 – 9:00 pm
General admission: $75
ASTech Awards Alumni (Winners & Finalists): $50
Students: $50
Tickets include hearty appetizers, one beverage, networking reception, NextGen Innovators Showcase, the ASTech Awards and dessert
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Decentralized Energy Canada's Game Changer Showcase
November 5 - 6 | Banff
The premier platform for early-stage and high-growth companies to present their innovations to strategic players in the value chain.
An onstage presentation, generous networking breaks, a company profile in the program, and complimentary display space in the reception area are just a few of the ways emerging companies in the sector can leverage a spot in the Game Changer Showcase to advance their business development agenda!
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