Newsletter Edition #43
November 2022

“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional."
John C. Maxwell

New in 2023!

We are pleased to announce the early 2023 launch of our new, virtual, technology business enterprise-building venture studio focused on the design, development and rapid commercialization of qualified new technology products.

Building upon the work undertaken to date within our Spark360 and Resident Company Programs, the venture studio will provide full stack commercial support to the new ventures, aligned with our new technology investment fund, the Hyper-Accelerator program and professional partnerships with MNP and McLeod Law.

Our not-for-profit social enterprise activities, offering local tech education programming to kids, youth and adults, will continue to be delivered by the Innovate Canmore team and our Partners.

• Representing the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) our colleague Glen McCrimmon was a member of the Canadian delegation attending the 2022 U.N.Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt.
  
  

• Our President & CEO, Brian McClure, attended the Global Business Futures Summit, the Banff Venture Forum and the Cyber Summit, on behalf of Innovate Canmore.
  
  

• Mike Dixon, CEO of Synauta Inc attended the International Desalination Association World Congress meeting in Sydney Australia.

New in 2023!
"Protecting the Enterprise" Cyber Security Programs

Starting in January, Innovate Canmore will be offering a broad range of professional level, live online Cyber Security training and re-skilling programs to individuals (beginners & professionals), corporations and academic institutions.

Delivered by first class, experienced instructors utilizing a Labs and Simulation platform model and offering both Internal Certification and an option to prepare for International Certification. The programs will include "Introduction to Cyber Security & Awareness", "Cyber Protection for Organizations" and "Cyber Security and Incident Response".

Additional Program Information and Registration details to be available shortly.

We’re pleased to announce that AI Week is happening again next year! But bigger. And with a new name. 

AI Week is now UpperBound.  

Join AMII May 23-26, 2023, in Edmonton for four days of panels, demos, socials and academic conversations on all things AI. 

With the new name comes a new focus: last year, we celebrated the past two decades of AI excellence in Alberta, whereas 2023 will look to the future of artificial intelligence by bringing together the best and brightest minds from around the world. 

It’s the place to be if you work in AI, want to work in AI, want to use AI in your business, or are just interested in learning about the latest in AI research and application. Come, meet some great people, and have a fun time. 

Grab your paid or free ticket before Dec. 1, 2022, and guarantee yourself a limited edition Upper Bound t-shirt.

• Symend secures $56 million in capital growth funding | Calgary Herald - read here

• Varcoe: Big fundraising round for Attabotics highlights Alberta tech sector's strength — puts province on track for new record | Calgary Herald - read here

• Calgary tech remains strong in face of economic uncertainty | Calgary Herald - read here

Staffing challenges? How cloud accounting can help professional services organizations thrive.

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Cloud-based accounting frees up your employees’ time and resources, so you can operate with a lean and efficient team, and your team can focus on what they do best. Plus, you’ll have the support of an external professional for all your bookkeeping and accounting needs.

How does it work? Read the latest insight from Shayne Dueck.