Newsletter Edition #27
March 2021

"A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work"
Colin Powell

Spark 360 Startup Update

Eleven patented technologies are presently being evaluated for potential new business startups in the following sectors of interest:

*Clean Technology and Clean Energy
*Medical Devices and Human Health
*Food and AgTech

Congratulations to our colleagues, Devon Hawkins and Alessa Amato, at AlgiFoods for their first place Award and $20,000 prize in the 2021 McGill Dobson Cup competition. The McGill Dobson Cup is the McGill University Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship flagship annual startup pitch competition.

Education Program Update

Congratulations to Colin Fearing, a 15-year old Canmore student, for his first place Award in the recent Mindfuel Tech Challenge pitch competition

Colin's winning presentation video on "Using AI Generative Design to Optimize Material Usage and Strength in Metal Fasteners" can be viewed here.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Innovate Canmore Clean Tech Speaker Series

ERA - Supporting Innovation To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Alberta

Speaker: Cailee Evans, Executive Director of Strategy and Engagement with Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

Wed, April 28, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

Cailee holds a MSc in Environmental Practice, MBA in Executive Management and an Engineering Diploma in Water Resources.

She has over 15 years of experience across government and private enterprise including holding a number of regulatory and operational Director appointments at the Alberta Energy Regulator, leading key strategic, governance, climate and innovation files.

For more than 10 years, ERA has been investing the revenues from Alberta's carbon price paid by large final emitters to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative clean technology solutions.

Since ERA was established in 2009, it has committed $646 million toward 204 projects worth $4.5billion that are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create competitive industries and are leading to new business opportunities in Alberta. These projects are estimated to deliver cumulative reductions of 37.7 million tonnes of CO2e by 2030.

The evening's discussion will focus on several projects ERA has funded locally as well as across the Province. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what ERA is doing to support innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across a range of sectors in Alberta's economy.

To register click here.

“ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING IN ACTION”
SUMMER CAMPS FOR STUDENTS GRADES 9-12

The Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action camps draw on leading edge practices in curriculum development to deliver a transformational learning experience for students in grades 9 ‒ 12. Over the five days, students will work in teams to develop their entrepreneurial thinking skills under the mentorship and guidance of University of Calgary instructors, students and alumni. Following the success of our Partnership with the Business School in 2020, we are offering two online camps in 2021:

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action

A fun and empowering 5-day online camp exploring innovation and entrepreneurship for students entering Grades 9 to 12.

• Dates: July 12th to July 16th

• Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am daily

• Location: a Zoom link will be provided to participants shortly before the camp begins

For more information and to Register click here.

Building Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action

Building on Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action, this 5-day online camp deepens student understanding of ETIA.

• Dates: August 9th to 13th, 2021

• Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am daily

• Location: a Zoom link will be provided to participants shortly before the camp begins

For more information and to Register click here.

An Overview of Fusion Energy Generation, Deployment and Uses.

A webinar on the future of nuclear fusion clean-energy technology, including a comparative overview with traditional nuclear fission technology and the implications for business, government and the environment.

Date & Time: April 20th 2021; 11:00am MST

See additional details and Registration here.

Join us in April every Friday from 12.00-1.00pm MDT for Amii's weekly virtual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seminar! The AI Seminar provides presentations to the general community--anyone interested in learning more about AI! Presenters are from the University of Alberta, other institutions, and local industries, and discuss a wide range of topics related to AI, from foundational theoretical work to innovative applications to new fields and exciting challenges.

April's speakers include:

Zaheen Farraz Ahmad - University of Alberta, Edmonton

Suchi Saria - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA

Milind Tambe - Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

Bill Leslie - St Boniface Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg*
*special Thursday presentation

Ismail Ben Ayed - Ecole de Technologie Superieure (ETS), Montreal

For more information about upcoming AI Seminars, including presentation details and Zoom links for each week, check out our Amii AI Seminar webpage! If you would like to present at an upcoming seminar or want to suggest a speaker, you can contact us here.

Tech Space;
News Bites

• The device that reverses CO2 emissions | read here

• 100% renewable energy could power the world by 2030, experts say | read here

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