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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,IoT,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Regulatory,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Managing your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nHow does a culture of trust play into managing your intellectual property? At this week’s LWOL we will learn the top 3 IP mistakes that entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them! Marnie Fyten is an IP Advisor with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and will be sharing her knowledge with us. \nCheck out these great videos from CIPO on all things IP! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nRainforest Alberta is a movement\, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture\, leadership\, and other focus areas.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-managing-your-intellectual-property/
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CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IP - Trademarks & Patents,Learning,Legal,Networking,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 1-Understanding Business Value of IP
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Smart & Biggar LLP\, invites you to the next Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Intellectual Property for Start-ups”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn introduction to the different types of IP assets\, including patents\, trademarks\, copyrights and trade secrets; and how they can be used to protect your innovations and create an IP portfolio;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the different type of IP rights relevant to technology companies and how to choose the right type(s) of IP protection. Some common misconceptions about patents as well as how to build a “future-proof” patent portfolio will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of trademarks in technology companies\, how to choose powerful trademarks\, how to protect trademarks in a global/digital marketplace and how to create exclusivity in a crowded industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of IP management in a technology company. How to prepare for a prospective investment or exit including developing/acquiring commercially relevant IP rights and managing third-party risks.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-1-understanding-business-value-of-ip/
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CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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