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February 2017

Advancing Innovation Roundtable introduces recommendations to strengthen Canada’s innovation economy

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The Advancing Innovation Roundtable, an independent working group funded by TMX Group, today published a report on how to increase access to growth capital for Canadian innovation economy companies as they progress beyond the seed and start-up stages. Announced in October 2016, the 12-member Roundtable is a private sector, investor-led initiative bringing together leaders across Canada’s financial services industry, including finance, investment and capital formation.

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Call for nominations: Do you know the next Uber or Airbnb?

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ITWC have heard repeatedly that Canadian companies need a better understanding of digital transformation. Perhaps more importantly, they need role models and mentors to guide them on the art and practice of digital transformation. As a result, ITWC has created an award program and a conference to explore leading digital transformation trends.

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Connecting with Venture Capitalists

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BDO’s mission is to drive innovation and growth within the technology industry.

For the 1st time in Atlantic Canada, we are facilitating an afternoon of business pitches to a panel of venture capitalists (VCs). This will provide an informal yet impactful opportunity for entrepreneurs to interact with leading VCs.

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Leveraging technology: Insight into digital adoption

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A report released today by Startup Canada reveals how Canadian small business owners (SBOs) leverage technology to start, operate and scale their businesses. The first in a four-part research series, this report highlights the greatest barriers to digital adoption for these businesses; and includes opportunities to address these barriers and encourage greater digital adoption rates amongst SBOs.

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