Newsletter Edition #22
October 2020

"Creativity is the basis of change.
We have to first imagine a better way in order to create one."
Arlene Dickinson

Spark 360 Startup Updates

Congratulations to our colleagues on their new joint venture to establish a Virtual and Augmented Reality software development platform in the Forensic Data Analysis, Medical Education and Clean Tech space.

A Thank You to the Centre for Mobility & Joint Health at the University of Calgary Cummins School of Medicine for their collaboration and support for the Tensile Strength Testing Program on the company's new surgical medical implant product devices.

Congratulations to our colleague Abra Mueller on her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Fusion Energy Council of Canada.

Hi-Fives to the team at Synauta for achieving First Prize in the NorthBridge Consultants “Momentum Technology” Startup Pitch Competition.

Upcoming Programs and Events:

"Women in Tech" Series
AI and Machine Learning at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Speaker: Anna Koop, Managing Director, Applied Science

This presentation will be delivered online on Wednesday, November 25th.

Additional program details and Registration will be available shortly.

Tech Space;
News Bites

  • AI pilot project aims to make water treatment greener, more efficient and less expensive | University of Alberta News - read here

  • A radical new technique lets AI learn with practically no data | MIT Technology Review - read here

  • How startups can build resilience into their business models | Betakit - read here

Startup Entrepreneur Company Builder

Discover the areas of strength that will help the Canadian tech sector make even greater strides as the recovery gathers steam.

6 Reasons Canada's tech entrepreneurs can feel confident about the future from the Business Development Bank Canada.

Technovation Consulting Team:

Erica Roles - Media Production & Communications Coordinator

Born in the UK, Erica spent her childhood in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and finally Canada where she decided to reside. Having always had an eye for creativity combined with technology, Erica earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Electronic Imaging and Media Communications at the University of Bradford, England. After working in Toronto as a Graphic Designer and Manager of Online Design and Production for an international publishing company she decided to follow her other passion - the mountains - and moved to the Bow Valley.

Erica has always chosen a life of adventure, creativity and innovation. In 2018 she became Canada’s 11th Female International Mountain Guide (IFMGA). Erica is fascinated by what the world has to offer and wants to be a part of clean tech and clean energy so that we can continue to enjoy our beautiful planet. She has been working for Innovate Canmore as their lead designer since its creation and recently took on the new role of Media Production & Communications Coordinator.

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