An Overview of the Build in Canada Innovation Program

Thu, Oct. 16, 2014 2:00pm — 3:00pm

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Created to bolster innovation in Canada’s business sector,
the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) helps
companies bridge the pre-commercialization gap by procuring
and testing late stage innovative goods and services within
the federal government before taking them to market.

This information session will provide an overview of how
BCIP can benefit Canadian companies.

Special Guest Speaker:

*Helen Braiter*
*Director, Build in Canada Innovation Program
*Helen Braiter has been with… Read more…

Startup Weekend Calgary EDU

Oct. 17 – 19, 2014 All Day

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An epic 54-hour entrepreneurial experience for… Youth +
Educators + Developers + Designers + Business Professionals

Youth! Ever wondered what it’s like to be your own boss?
Create something new? Be an entrepreneur?

Educators! Designers! Developers! Biz Devs! Have you ever
had an idea for improving education?

Here’s your chance to experience 54 hours of entrepreneurial
innovation as you transform your ideas into reality. Form a
team with… Read more…

2014 ASTech Awards Gala

Fri, Oct. 24, 2014 6:00am — 11:00am

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Since 1989, ASTech has awarded over 500 indivduals,
organizations and teams that have contributed significantly
to the success of science and technology in Alberta.

In the spirit of honouring those who have lead the way, this
year’s theme is:

“On the Shoulders of Giants”

While we celebrate the achievements of the past, we’re also
engaging the next generation of innovation. Join us as we
move forward and celebrate… Read more…

Edmonton Go Meetup

Tue, Oct. 28, 2014 12:30pm — 2:30pm

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Go is an open source programming language that makes it easy
to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.

Talks this month:

• Hugo Static Website Generator Nathan Youngman

• The Go Standard Library Daniel Huckstep

Pizza provided.

Information at: http://edmontongo.org/2014-10/ Read more…