Newsletter Edition #35
November 2021

"I like to say it’s an attitude of not just thinking outside the box, but not even seeing the box"
Safra A. Catz

Congratulations to our Resident Company, Agents of Discovery, in securing funding from the Business Development Bank of Canada Technology Industry Group. We are pleased to have facilitated the introduction and application process on behalf of the company.

Agents of Discovery empowers educators to transform the whole world into an engaging, active, and safe learning environment.

Agents of Discovery also just teamed up with the US Forest Service, The Corps Network and the Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife Foundation in a new marketing collaboration.

Johnny Morris is the Founder, majority owner and CEO of Bass Pro Shops with a USA and Canada wide network of outdoor equipment retail stores, including the recently acquired Cabela's. He is a well renowned conservationist and climate change advocate with a recently published estimated net worth of $7.1 billion.

Founded in 1985, The Corps Network is the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. They support Corps through advocacy, providing access to funding and projects, and offering expertise in Corps operations.

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The New Technology Economy Happens…at the Banff Venture Forum

Coming next week!!!!
December 6 & 7, 2021

The Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier company financing event, exists to provide the hottest emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America.

Since its inception in 1997, Banff Venture Forum has realized significant growth in all respects, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates.

Whether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed.

For more information, and to register for events, click here.

Tech Ed for Youth

The Mindfuel Tech Futures Challenge asks students from AB, B.C & the Yukon, to work collaboratively in-person or online, to solve a challenge in the community using STEM solutions. Starting January 11, if you're in grades 7-12 or post secondary, sign up here today: www.mindfuel.ca/challenge

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.

Commercialization and the using of Artificial Intelligence in the Identification and Monitoring of Livestock

with Geoffrey Shmigelsky

Date & Time: Friday, December 10, 2021: 12pm - 1pm (MDT)

OneCup AI uses computer vision to uniquely identify and monitor livestock in rural locations. The development of this technology includes solving problems that don’t occur in other AI & ML industries as we also need to consider lack of connectivity, outdoor installation and the unpredictability of livestock.

Bio: Geoffrey has a distinguished career leveraging cutting edge technologies with several startup exits. Accolades include Entrepreneur of the Year and Associate Founder, Singularity University. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from GeorgiaTech, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning.

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3yf2cbb
Password: F@ll2021

For more info on AMII and thier AI Seminars click 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!

• Alberta's swagger is back; and this time it's not just an oil-led boom. Province with deepest economic contraction of 2020 on pace to post biggest expansion of 2021 and carry gains into next year | Financial Post - read here

• 'We're in trouble:' Ag expert warns there's no adapting if this summer's 'heat dome' becomes the norm | Financial Post - read here

• Vertical farm under construction in southeast Calgary with $2.73-million grant from Alberta government | Calgary Herald - read here

Business Owners Series: Exploring the benefits of employee share ownership and profit-sharing plans

Add value to your business – and your exit strategy – by sharing ownership and profits with key employees.

Watch the MNP video here.