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News/Featured Articles
- Entering the New Year with ABTEC2000: Highlighting Alberta's Entrepreneurial Technology Companies that Collectively are Creating 2000 New Jobs in 2020
- Startup Edmonton lead - moving to new opportunities
- Alberta’s Newest Innovators Take The Entrepreneurial Leap
- How Salesforce, Google, others use tech as a ‘force multiplier’ in sustainability innovation
- Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) Open Call with $1.8 million in available funding
Collaboration/Learning/Feedback Requests
- LearnEnergy's First Video Newsletter
- Stream.ML is looking to connect with partners who implement machine learning models in industrial applications
- Unlock is looking for participants to test its passwordless authentication and user management platform
ABTEC1000
Technology Alberta is pleased to feature, in our 2019 monthly newsletters, Alberta technology companies that collectively are hiring for 1000 new positions. See below for this Month's Featured Companies.
- Aimsio (Calgary)
- Bits In Glass (Edmonton)
- SOLV3D (Calgary)
- Borealis AI (Edmonton)
- Autodata Solutions (Calgary)
- INNOVATIVE Fuel Systems (Edmonton)
- JS Software (Calgary)
- Pleasant Solutions (Edmonton)
- C4i Training & Technology (Calgary)
- TOKU (Edmonton)
Previously Featured ABTEC1000 Company - Growing Faster, searching for even more Talent: Over 50 companies have been featured in the ABTEC1000 to date this year - see below for the opportunity to join some of these exciting companies that are continuing to hire!
- Resolver (Edmonton) - Data Specialist
- Benevity (Calgary) - Many
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, December 4 12 PM - 1:00 PM - Edmonton: How to Launch a Startup -Commercializing AI Research with NextAI
- Weekly on Wednesdays - Calgary: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch
- Weekly on Wednesdays - Edmonton: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch With Optional Lunch (Dec 4 Speaker: Discovery Labs pitchfest co-founder Cameron Smithers - http://www.discoverylab.ca/)
- Fri, December 6 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Calgary & Edmonton: Alberta IoT Association - Monthly Member Meeting (December)
- Fri, December 6 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Edmonton: [Ai-seminar] Building Meaningful Educational Testing Software through User Experience Design and AI (Mike Priest, ABTEC1000 employer - TenSpeed Technologies - www.10spd.com)
- Mon, December 9 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Calgary: Business Model Canvas 201 - Startup Calgary
- Tue, December 10 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM - Edmonton: Rainforest Connector at ATC (Advanced Technology Centre)
- Tue, December 10 10 AM - 10:45 AM MST - Webinar: Overcoming the BIG 5 REVENUE LEAK in your 2020 strategic goal plan - Digital Magenta
- Wed, January 15 2020 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Calgary: UCalgary Applied Machine Learning - Innovation Workshop
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Entering the New Year with ABTEC2000: Highlighting Alberta's Entrepreneurial Technology Companies that Collectively are Creating 2000 New Jobs in 2020
One year ago TechnologyAlberta created an initiative called the ABTEC1000 - in an effort to help gain more visibility for Alberta's Entrepreneurial High-Tech Sector which has been actively hiring and growing in this tough economic environment although rarely making the local news. Throughout 2019 we showcased over 70 entrepreneurial tech companies across Alberta which collectively were hiring for at least 1000 new jobs. Not only have we met our 1000 new hires goal, but we - and our provinces entrepreneurs - have exceeded it.
Therefore in the new year, Technology Alberta will be working towards a new aggressive goal - Identifying 2000 new hires in our sector in 2020! Going forward the ABTEC1000 will now be known as the ABTEC2000.
If your tech firm (or a tech company you have heard about) is growing, please reach out to us so we can feature them as an ABTEC2000 company and attract talent for them - and together help grow great tech companies in this wonderful province of ours.
https://technologyalberta.com/index.php/abtec-1000/
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LearnEnergy's First Video Newsletter.
LearnEnergy is pleased to announce their first video newsletter. This issue highlights three exciting technologies currently being developed for Alberta's energy sector.
- 2S Water has developed a sensor that detects water contaminants and then provides real time data for immediate response.
- TOKU Systems Inc. provides real time pipeline pressure data using a tough, inexpensive, solar-powered sensor that is quick and easy to install.
- Emissions Reduction Alberta supported several Oilsands Innovation projects to reduce GHG emissions. This CNRL project eliminates tailings ponds and reduces GHG emissions by extracting bitumen in the pit.
To connect to the people behind the stories, or to get more information about the technologies, please click on the buttons provided in the newsletter.
The newsletter is completely free. To enjoy future editions please remember to subscribe online.
Newsletter Link
LearnEnergy is proud to be an Alberta based company supporting Alberta developed technologies and the industries they serve!
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Stream.ML is looking to connect with partners who implement machine learning models in industrial applications.
We are looking for information on the type of model developed and how our platform might be used to further monetize your models past their original implementation. Our team has a minimum viable product that allows people to build, deploy, buy and or sell machine learning models and your information will help us to expand on our offering and drive new sources of revenue from your existing investments.
If you or anyone of your connections have a machine learning application, please reach out to John Murphy (jmurphy@streamtechinc.com) to discuss this opportunity.
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Unlock is a passwordless authentication and user management platform. We are currently looking for companies/developers to test it out and potentially carry on using it. We're offering 6 months of free use during the testing period and integration help for anybody interested.
You can sign up here, or contact shane.brass@unlock-app.com for more information. Thank you!
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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. Click Here for more info on the ABTEC1000.
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Aimsio (https://aimsio.com/)
Aimsio is a software for all sorts of companies. It improves managerial, operational, and financial processes by strengthening the link between the office and the job site. With Aimsio, paper and manual processes are replaced by a digitized solution for managing field activities.
Open Position (Calgary)
- Business Analyst/Implementation Specialist
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Bits In Glass (https://bitsinglass.com/) -
Bits In Glass (BIG) is a team of experienced IT professionals who specialize in providing business value to organizations looking at leveraging modern platforms such as Appian, MuleSoft and Blue Prism. BIG's vast experience in the IT industry and their current track record in enterprise software development, allow them to provide a full range of services to their clients. BIG helps organizations of all sizes to automate their businesses and leverage the power of the web and mobile technologies.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- MuleSoft Java Integration Developer (Intermediate/Senior)
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SOLV3D (https://solv3d.com/)
SOLV3D provides an Innovative, Easy-to-Use Software Solutions for Geospatial Data Processing, Visualization & Collaboration.
Open Position (Calgary)
- Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Developer
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Borealis AI (https://www.borealisai.com/en/)
Borealis AI supports RBC’s innovation strategy through fundamental scientific study and exploration in machine learning theory and applications. The team aims to develop state-of-the-art technology and supports academic collaborations with world-class research centres in artificial intelligence. Borealis' network of labs spans the country from Vancouver to Montreal. Each lab has its own “flavour” that focuses on a specific area of research interest and is led by top academics in their respective fields.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Machine Learning Researcher
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Autodata Solutions (https://www.autodatasolutions.com/)
At Autodata Solutions, we transform complex data into marketing and sales solutions for the automotive industry.
Open Position (Calgary)
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INNOVATIVE Fuel Systems (https://www.innovativefuelsystems.com/)
INNOVATIVE Fuel Systems, IFS, is an Edmonton based alternative fuel systems company which provides Dual Fuel systems for transport and stationary engines, Bi-Fuel CNG & Propane systems, fleet maintenance and vehicle repair. IFS Dual Fuel conversion technology has been proven in some of the most rugged conditions, nationally and internationally. The technology provides substantial and sustainable fuel savings while significantly reducing CO2 emissions thus making IFS a leader in the alternate fuels industry.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Embedded Software Developer
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JS Software (http://www.js-software.com/)
JS. Software Inc. was founded in 1983 and has developed a sophisticated integrated software package for the retailing industry. Many of our customers are grocery supermarkets, liquor stores, general retail and other packaged goods businesses that require POS (Point-Of-Sale) software. All of our packages are integrated or can be run as a stand-alone system.
Open Position (Calgary)
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Pleasant Solutions (https://pleasantsolutions.com/)
One of the 200 fastest-growing technology companies in North America with 955% growth over 5 years. Pleasant Solutions does a mix of in-house product development, software development services, electronics manufacturing, and IT services. Their in-house products include the high-security Pleasant Password Server, an innovative tool that lets non-technical people build their own web applications using spreadsheets, an event ticketing system, and other business software.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
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C4i Training & Technology (https://www.c4itrgtech.com/)
C4i is a privately held Canadian company whose vision is to make the world safe through training and technology. Our areas of expertise include state-of-the-art simulation and training software solutions and custom software development.
Open Position (Calgary)
- Intermediate Software Developer
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TOKU (https://tokuindustry.com/)
The TOKU monitoring system is leading-edge and innovative technology. TOKU brings remarkably effective solutions to the difficult upstream problem of pipeline leak detection. Other solutions include: tank level monitoring, pump jack efficiency monitoring and water injection management. The core of all solutions is an IIoT system integrated with a revolutionary pressure-sensing device that can be installed in minutes. Simple. Accurate. Affordable.
Open Position (Edmonton)
- Senior Software Developer
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Edmonton: How to Launch a Startup - Commercializing AI Research with NextAI
Join us to learn about the challenges and opportunities for students and researchers interested in building an AI-enabled venture. This interactive session will feature speakers from NextAI - Canada’s premiere accelerator for idea to pre-seed stage startups leveraging fields related to artificial intelligence.
Moderator
Jon French - Senior Director of Global Recruitment, Community & Alumni, NEXT Canada
Panelists
Sameer Dhar - CEO and Co-founder of Sensassure (Acquired by Essity in 2016) / B Comm, University of Alberta
Luke Butterworth - COO of Nuport Robotics, NextAI 2019 / EMBA, University of Alberta
About Next AI
Next AI is the third program from NEXT Canada, a national non-profit organization committed to building a more ambitious and competitive Canada since 2010. Next AI is an accelerator and founder development program for artificial intelligence based ventures, delivered in Montreal and Toronto. Talented idea or early stage teams with ambitious solutions are identified, and leverage Canada's leadership position in AI to provide them with the capital, mentorship, education and network to disrupt industries.
Next AI teams have access to up to $150,000 in capital, world-renowned faculty and scientists, a network of Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs, and access to cutting edge AI tools.
Learn more by visiting here.
Date And Time: Wed, December 4 2019 12 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), 10065 Jasper Avenue, #1101, Edmonton, AB T5J 3B1
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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 movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
General Agenda:
11:45-12:00 Networking
12:00-12:15 Welcome & Rainforest Announcements
12:15-12:45 Introductions from new community members
12:45-12:50 News & annoucements from the ecosystem
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, December 4 2019 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscaping 616 Macleod Trail SE
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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.
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
Date And Time: Wed, Dec 4, 11, 18 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM MST
Location: Amber Cafe & Restaurant, 10166 114 Street, Edmonton
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We are excited to host at our December monthly meeting, Terry Deck, from MNP who will teach us what is relevant and impactful in an elevator pitch. We will then spend some time practicing our elevator pitch. You will get to have 30-45 seconds to pitch to the person in front of you, then they will pitch to you. When the bell chimes, you move over one and repeat. For those who are zooming in, please send us your personal or company zoom number and we will match you with one of our Board members. We will intersperse laptops throughout the room so that everyone will get a chance to pitch to everyone. A great way to get to know who is in the Alberta IoT community. I see lots of coffee meetings and discussions after this meeting.
Please Note: We have meeting spaces in both Calgary and Edmonton. For a list of in-person meeting locations. Please select your ticket accordingly. For more details see: https://www.showpass.com/member-meeting-december/
Agenda:
- 10:00 AM Member Meeting
- 10:30 AM Introduction to Speed Networking - MNP
- 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Speed Networking Session
Date And Time: Friday, December 6th, 2019 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Calgary Meeting Location: Alberta Innovates, 3608 33 St NW, Calgary
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This Friday, Dec 6th, the AI Seminar welcomes Mike Priest who will talk about machine learning applied to educational software from noon to 1pm at room CSC 3-33. Pizza around 11:45am. More information below.
Title: Building Meaningful Educational Testing Software through User Experience Design and AI - TenSpeed Technologies
Abstract: TechnologyAlberta is pleased to feature - TenSpeed Technologies (10spd.com) a product-driven technology company with offices in Amsterdam and the Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in the Edmonton Research Park. One of their solutions focuses on high-stakes examinations; with the use of artificial intelligence, deeper insights is provided into candidate intelligence while tracking down potential examination fraud. TenSpeed's vision is to provide cognitive student profiles rather than traditional A/B/C scoring structures. With a real understanding of candidate potential, students can be guided into careers where they can excel and enjoy.
Bio: Mike Priest is an entrepreneur and technologist who immigrated to Canada in 2008 from Liverpool, England. Mike founded TenSpeed in 2014 and has launched 18 software products across Europe and North America. Specializing in process and document-driven solutions, Mike's latest achievements were the acquisition of JumpSeat training software in 2017 and Trifork Learning in 2019. Mike runs the TenSpeed Team from their Edmonton offices.
Date And Time: Fri, 6 December 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: University of Alberta, CSC 3-33
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Learn how to create value for your customer
Join us for an introductory workshop that builds on the value proposition section of the Business Model Canvas by exploring the Value Proposition Canvas (VPC). Our facilitators will guide you through each section of the VPC and will provide relevant examples as well as answer questions along the way. You'll walk away with a further understanding of how to use the VPC to further develop your business idea and create value for your customers.
This session is perfect for those with:
- An idea but aren't sure how to get started
- A tech-enabled, scalable startup (pre-incorporation or incorporated)
- A startup who wants to revisit their value proposition and customers
- Registration fee includes dinner, a hard copy of the Value Proposition Canvas and all of the supplies needed to complete your canvas.
This workshop is ideal for early stage entrepreneurs who are launching a scalable, high growth-oriented tech-enabled startup. It's not intended for small business owners, consultants or service providers.
We look forward to seeing you at Business Model Canvas 201!
Date And Time: Mon, 9 December 2019 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM MST
Location: Work Nicer - Red Mile (2nd Floor), 1550 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1K3
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Join us for Cake, HR Learnings, and Networking - on our special year-end session of the monthly Rainforest Connector - Tuesday December 10 4PM at ATC, Edmonton:
- Food: Cake will be provided from one of our Edmonton Entrepreneur businesses
- Learning: "Global HR Best Practices for Entrepreneurs/SMEs" from local senior HR professional, Evangeline Berube - VP, Edmonton of Robert Half
www.roberthalf.ca/en/locations/ab-edmonton
- Networking: Facilitated by Rainforest volunteer TechnologyAlberta President Gail Powley - be sure to enjoy networking with local entrepreneurs after the talk!
Everyone Welcome!
Rainforest Alberta - Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, possible employees, and ecosystem champions 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 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:
- 3:45 PM Check-In
- 4:00 PM Welcome, Eat Cake, & Introduction of the Rainforest
- 4:15 PM Speaker Presentation
- 5:00 PM Discussion/Networking
- 6:00 PM End
Come to discuss who you are, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton Events
Date And Time: Tues, December 10 2019 3:45-6:00 PM
Location: Advanced Technology Centre (9650-20 Ave, Edmonton)
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It's planning season and you are likely working through strategies to grow your business next year. But are you falling prey to the BIG 5 revenue leaks?
We are going to be sharing powerful information that you can use to incorporate into your strategic growth plan TODAY. You do not want to miss this if you have growth goals for 2020!
Description:
There is a missing link that YOU need to know about to unlock long term, sustainable growth. This is a multi-million dollar issue that makes it impossible to compete, stifles your growth and prevents you from accelerating.
You will learn:
- What the BIG 5 REVENUE LEAKS are.
- How they are DERAILING your sales and marketing results.
- Where you are stepping over CASH right now.
- Practical advice to incorporate into your plans TODAY.
Date And Time: Tue December 10, 2019 10 AM - 10:45 AM MST
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Join the Faculty of Science and Schulich School of Engineering for our second Innovation Workshop of the year. Registration is open for the 2019 Applied Machine Learning Innovation Workshop.
The workshop will:
- connect researchers at academic institutions with potential industry partners
- provide opportunities for industry to work more closely with academic institutions in Alberta through internships, shared research, and partnerships
- highlight and develop funding opportunities between researchers and industry partners.
For more information on the Innovation Workshop Series topics see: https://science.ucalgary.ca/research/innovation/workshop-series
If there a particular industry partner or research collaborator you would like us to reach out to, please let me know. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Calgary!
Date And Time: Wed, 15 January 2020 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM MST
Location: University of Calgary, ICT 516, Calgary, AB T2N1N4
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