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Excerpt from Ottawa’s ICF Top 7 Application : Digitial Inclusion in Ottawa
Being “connected” and online has become a way of life and a natural thing for Ottawa residents, regardless of their economic standing, physical or mental abilities or location. Ottawa has demonstrated a strong commitment to digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide over the years.
Top 7 was a team effort!
PHEW! We made it! It was quite the process. While it was certainly a shot in the arm to see Ottawa chosen as one of the Smart21 by the Intelligent Community Forum it did instil a bit of fear in me because the next round of applications for Top7 was apparently the hardest part – the really [...]
Donald Trump event next week – agenda now available!
Here is the speaking order for the Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase featuring Brett Wilson of CBC’s Dragons Den and Donald Trump. This will take place next week on Thursday September 24, 2009 at the Ottawa Civic Centre http://www.ocri.ca/showcase/assets_2009/agenda.pdf – it starts at 12:30 pm and ends at 5:00 pm.
Berlin Blog Day 1
The advantage of reaching late middle age, is that you can look back at some major changes that have occurred in your lifetime. Previously, I have blogged about the amazing changes that I have seen in China. Today, it is the new Berlin.
BioPort Atlantic 2009 – Update
It’s a little less than two months before BioPort Atlantic 2009 and details are being confirmed daily. The latest news is the release of the conference program.
This year’s program features presenters and panelists from the life sciences industry and other business sectors with a variety of backgrounds. Each will add their unique perspective to the [...]
BioPort Atlantic 2009 – Update
It’s a little less than two months before BioPort Atlantic 2009 and details are being confirmed daily. The latest news is the release of the conference program.
This year’s program features presenters and panelists from the life sciences industry and other business sectors with a variety of backgrounds. Each will add their unique perspective to the [...]
Clean Tech Funding Available
If you have a new, innovative technology that helps address climate change or promotes clean water, land or air, then Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) wants to hear from you.
SDTC’s SD Tech Fund™ is accepting Statements of Interest
from September 2 to October 21, 2009
The SD Tech Fund™ invests in late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of [...]
Healthcare, green tech brighten dim U.S. jobs picture by Matthew Goldstein, Reuters columnist
Some of this money would come from direct government spending, matching grants, tax incentives, loan guarantees and bonds. But private-sector investments are expected to account for the lion’s share, the study found.
Much of that would be induced by an expanded market for renewable energy and conservation projects created by a carbon cap-and-trade system and other [...]
CE Workshop for Medical Devices — Toronto
How to successfully gain access to the EU Market?
This workshop is designed to provide Medical Device companies with an overview of the EU regulatory system. Manuela Ahlers, an expert with TÜV NORD CERT GmbH has been invited to give you the know?how to systematically seek regulatory approval for your medical devices. Ms. Ahlers expertise will [...]
New project to boost sustainable performance of Food and Beverage Processing Sector
TORONTO, July 29, 2009 — Ontario-based food and beverage manufacturers have a new resource to support them in their efforts to improve long term sustainability, with a project announced today by Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) and the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA).
The project, entitled “Raising [...]