Newsletter Edition #36
December 2021

"It isn't only a new year, it is a new chance for everyone to restart"
Mohammed Sekouty

• Continued the build-out of the technology ecosystem in the Bow Valley.

• New Partnerships with the University of Saskatchewan, University of Calgary and Red Deer College.

• Commercially scaling up 23 new technologies; 20+ patents.

• Working collaborations with MNP, the national accounting and financial services firm and McLeod Law, the Calgary Corporate Law firm.

• Hosted four Technology Speaker Events with a focus on Climate Change and Entrepreneurship.

• Collaboration with the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business to deliver three "Entrepreneurship in Action" Summer Camps for Bow Valley students Grades 9-12.

• Partnering with Mindfuel to deliver their Technology Futures Challenge pitch competition for Grades 7-12. Congratulations to local Canmore student, Colin Fearing for his First Place Award.

• Attracting new technology companies and talent to Canmore.

We are pleased to have provided the lead and advised on the recent corporate restructuring of the Agents of Discovery, including arranging partial funding through the Business Development Bank of Canada Technology Industry Group.

Virtual Hyper-Accelerator Program

NEW 2022 PROGRAM
Announcing the launch of our Virtual Hyper-Accelerator Program for global Tech Startups.

This ultra-intensive program is designed to provide early stage Founders with Scale-Up Strategies to prepare their ventures to become Investment Ready.

The first course is scheduled for mid-late February with leading entrepreneur mentors, guest speakers and investors from the global tech ecosystem, and leading Canadian and international Universities and Business Schools.

Eligibility, Program Scope and Registration details to be announced shortly.

AMII ML Foundations

Whether you have a beginner’s level interest in AI and ML, an advanced understanding, or anything in between, please join us at an Amii Event:

ML Foundations 1 - Jan. 20, 2022; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Build a foundational knowledge about AI & ML using real-world examples. Online - view details here.

ML Foundations 2 - Jan. 27, 2022; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Continue to build foundational knowledge about AI & ML at this class, taking a closer look at technical concepts. Online - view details here.

In celebration of their anniversary, Amii is proud to present the inaugural AI Week!

Join us from May 24 to 27, 2022.

Immerse yourself in the deep science of AI & ML, connect with industry leaders, and get acquainted with leading researchers in the field.

The week-long celebration will include: 

• Keynotes, presentations and informal talks for a range of knowledge levels

• Academic symposium highlighting Amii’s AI research excellence

• AI talent mixer connecting job seekers with potential employers

• K-12 sessions exploring future careers in AI

• Community events series organized by partner organizations

• Socials, mixers, networking events, and more

Get yourself on the AI Week Insiders List for early bird access to registration, event details and a chance to win one of three Amii swag packs.

For more info sign up here!

• Top U.S. scientist on melting glaciers; 'I've gone from being an ecologist to a coroner" | The Guardian - read here

• Food companies use 70% of world's water and are unprepared for global water crisis | Calgary Herald- read here

• Alberta's vertical farms focus on stability, sustainability | Globe and Mail - read here

• Canada's first nuclear reactor in decades is an American design. Will it prompt a rethink of government support? | Globe and Mail - read here

Essential SaaS Metrics;
a Guide for Entrepreneurs

SaaS companies have a unique business model that requires different metrics to be properly understood.

Learn how to measure your churn rate, monitor recurring revenue, track and optimize customer acquisition costs and customer lifetime value to secure financing for growth here.