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community matters
global progress and challenges for co2 geological storage
regina, january 31
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The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) presents a luncheon on carbon dioxide capture and storage, Global Progress and Challenges for CO2 Geological Storage.
For more information visit the website. |
entrepreneur competitions
saskatoon,
launch event: february 1
application deadline: april 27
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2012 Business Plan Competition - The Tech Venture Challenge
Applications due April 27, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan Industry Liaison Office (ILO) has a new business plan competition for entrepreneurs with a technology based business idea.
The Tech Venture Challenge gives University of Saskatchewan employees, researchers, students and alumni an opportunity to pursue their dream of creating their own company. Finalists will receive ongoing mentorship, guidance and training. The winner will receive $50,000 to go towards the development of the business.
i3 Idea Challenge
Applications due
April 27, 2012
i3 Idea Challenge presented by the W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence is back for another year. The i3 Idea Challenge is a nine month program outside normal classroom time to teach the importance and discipline of innovative thinking (the essence of entrepreneurship) and how wealth is created.
The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate studies students at the University of Saskatchewan.
Competition Announcement and Networking Event
February 1, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Kick off the i3 Idea Challenge and the ILO Tech Venture Challenge with i3 Social Circle, a twist on speed networking focused on all things entrepreneurial.
Meet, greet and connect with potential business partners, financiers and advisors in a fast paced, effective and interactive environment.
View the poster for more details. |
enercan west 2012
regina, february 13 & 14
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This year’s conference is all about energy and the environment, and will feature plenary sessions discussing cutting edge innovations, best practices and approaches to the urgent problems and issues that the environmental and energy industries face in our carbon challenged world.
For more information visit the website. |
cihr science to business awards
application deadline, february 15
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The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Science to Business program encourages students with a PhD in a health related field to pursue an MBA at a Canadian Business School.
To be eligible to apply to this competition, applicants must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- Have targeted an MBA program in Canada to which they have applied or are planning to apply with a program start date between January 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013; and
- Have obtained a PhD in a health-related field
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $30,000 per year for up to two years.
For more information about the award visit the ResearchNet website. |
celebrate success! awards
nomination deadline, february 29
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Nominate your favourite businesses for a SABEX award; let us recognize and celebrate with our community their successes and achievement.
Do you know of a business going above and beyond for its customers? Found a new product or service you can't live without? Find the businesses in our community worthy of distinction and let them know their efforts have been noticed.
For more information visit the website. |
information & communication technologies symposium
winnipeg, february 29
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Join the TRLabs Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Symposium to learn and get acquainted with the people creating and shaping the future of the industry.
Topics include: Adoption of ICT in Manitoba Health Care; the future and evolution networks and services from Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson; MTS Allstream will discuss service transformation and regulatory and policy in a world of convergence; an overview of the fast paced gaming industry from Noodlecake; and Seccuris will discuss Integrated Assurance within ICT Security.
For more information visit the website. |
easter seals saskatchewan walk & roll sponsorship opportunities
saskatoon, may 12
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The Easter Seals™ Walk & Roll attracts individuals of all ages and athletic ability who share the same goal - to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities in our province. The funds raised from this event support Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan programs.
If you are interested, your partnership with the Saskatchewan Abilities Council and Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan will offer an array of brand-building benefits and opportunities for your company to increase its community profile. For more information view the sponsorship package. |
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