Events
Innovative Capital Ventures participates in Industry Events and Canadian Consulate Events promoting cross border opportunities .
January 25, 2012 Ontario Smart Grid Opportunities in the Electrical Utility Sector
Toronto, ON
Interested in finding out about global opportunities, key technologies, best practices, and policy mechanisms as they pertain to Ontario’s smart grid transmission and distribution industries? To become smart grid leaders, Ontario needs to effect a transformation in a risk-averse environment. To do so, the province needs not only to advance its electricity infrastructure but also embrace along-term and global vision. This breakfast discussion brings together diverse energy-sector stakeholders, including utilities, key industry players, government authorities, regulatory bodies and innovators. For more information and to register: http://www.marsdd.com/events/details/ontario-smart-grid-opportunities-electrical-utility-sector
February 2-3, 2012 Canadian Financing Forum 2012
Vancouver, BC
The 2012 Canadian Financing Forum takes place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, British Columbia, with this year marking the 15th anniversary of the Forum – Western Canada’s premier access to capital event. The Canadian Financing Forum features presentations from the best and most promising Canadian technology companies, with approximately 40 technology companies competing for the attention of top tier investors from across Canada and the United States. Focusing on both Information Technology and Cleantech & Advanced Technology companies, the Forum matches North American corporate and venture capital investors with entrepreneurs looking to build world-class technology companies. For more information and to register, please visit www.financingforum.com.
February 7, 2012 Joint Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI) and National Research Council IRAP event
Ottawa, ON
Come meet the top ICT start-ups of the Ottawa Region:
- Evening of Feb 7th – OCRI and City of Ottawa will sponsor a cocktail and bus tour of Ottawa during the Ottawa Winterlude Festival.
- Feb 8th from 8:30 AM to 2 PM – come watch and listen to the top ICT start-ups of the Ottawa Region pitch their companies.
Please confirm and RSVP with Estelle Havva aty Estelle.Havva@nrc.gc.ca
February 7-9, 2012 mPower Week
Vancouver, BC
mPower Week is a unique three-day series of North American conferences berining together enterprise industry leaders, wireless and M2M solution providers, and mobile operators to:
Identify critical industry issues and challenges
- Discuss wireless/M2M technology solutions to improve enterprise operations
- Share market trends, best practices and proven strategies
- Promote collaboration and create new relationships between participants.
For more information: mPower Business and mPower M2M
February 8, 2012 I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition
Halifax, NS
Don’t miss the inspiring showcase of our province’s innovation and enterprise! Innovacorp’s I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition will award $100,000 in seed investment to the top knowledge-based start-up in Nova Scotia. Over the course of the evening, we’ll also celebrate the 1st and 2nd place award winners from the five prvincial zones. This exciting event will feature the musical talents of Mike Cowie and the Big Night Out Band! There’s no charge to attend this event, but please RSVP by February 3 to I-3@innovacorp.ca or 902-424-8674 ext. 1503. Learn more about the I-3 competition and our finalists at www.innovacorp.ca.
February 13-15, 2012 Nova Scotia CleanTech Open
Halifax, NS
The Nova Scotia CleanTech Open is a competition designed to find and fund high potential clean technology start-ups. The winner will receive $100,000 in cash, $200,000 negotiable seed investment, mentoring and in-kind building services.
February 16, 2012 MTL Startup Talent
Montreal, QC
#MTLStartupTalent is hosting its second event connecting over 500 talented individuals looking for employment with 25+ startups and technology companies that are hiring. The #MTLStartupTalent team is committed to drawing the best talent and jobs Montreal has to offer including technology-related career opportunities in Web & Mobile Development, Design, Blogging, Marketing, Sales, Advertising and Social Media. Visit http://mtlstartuptalent.com/ for more information.
April 24-25, 2012 CDMN Canada 3.0 Digital Media Forum
Stratford, ON
Be part of the conversation about Canada’s digital future, and meet with academics, entrepreneurs, government and industry representatives:
- 2nd annual Road to Banff pitch-off contest – providing Canadian ICT startups with exposure to VCs and corporate investors
- Networking events – helping you make new contacts and business opportunities
- An interactive showcase – A hands-on environment where Canadian ICT businesses can exhibit their new technologies
- World-class keynote speakers – bringing you new trends and ideas from digital media industry, government and academia’s brightest minds
- The 2012 Stratford Report – we’ll take a look at where Canada ranks in the global digital economy today