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Be part of Manitoba's first innovation conference for small and medium-sized enterprises, and other exciting innovation news...in this edition of Innovate Manitoba eNews. You're receiving this as a valued contact and/or event registrant of Innovate Manitoba. Images not displaying below? Enjoy this online |
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Join us at Manitoba's first innovation conference focused on small- to medium-sized businesses
Do you want to accelerate your growth?
Join us at Manitoba's first innovation conference focused on small- to medium-sized businesses. This conference & workshop will show you how your company can increase efficiency, reduce risk and embrace innovation. Together, we will explore how to keep abreast of new technologies, grow and expand new products or services, reach new markets and enhance business productivity. Learn how to engage your customers and employees in success, fund your ideas, and grow to be an innovation leader in Manitoba. |
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Event Registration and More Information Available at drivingsmeinnovation.com → |
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Ramp Up Weekend Recap: Pitch'Day winner Chris Karasewich chalks up another winRamp Up Weekend 6 presented by Innovate Manitoba provided some clear examples of Winnipeg's rapidly evolving startup prowess with young, but increasingly seasoned entrepreneurs taking first and second place (receiving cash and a TechFutures grant) after building their businesses in 55 hours. Minister Kevin Chief was on hand to celebrate and acknowledge the rapidly developing community of resources in Innovation Alley. |
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Entrepreneurs geared up and ready to accelerate after Pitch'DayInnovate Manitoba's third annual Pitch'Day drew its largest attendance yet with some 200 students, innovators, investors and business leaders gathered together to cheer on and challenge the 20 startups selected to pitch their business ideas. First place and $7,500 went to Chris Karasewich with Cattle Track.
Learn about all the winners, see their pitch videos and access event photos here >
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TechFutures provides financial assistance, lean startup training, and business counselling to selected young entrepreneurs.This new program is targeted to entreprenurs between the ages of 18 and 34 that are seeking to commercialize a technology-driven business idea. The first application period is Dec. 1 - 31, 2014. Two grants have already been awarded to first and second place of Ramp Up Weekend and with 18 grants still available, your business could be next. |
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Farmers Edge closes major deal with one of the world's largest venture capital firmsFarmers Edge, an early-stage Manitoba precision agriculture and independent data management solutions company and former Venture'Challenge participant, has received a major investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), a VC firm that has backed over 500 ventures, including AOL, Amazon.com, Google, Electronic Arts and more. Farmers Edge provides a plug and play technology solution that helps farmers around the world optimize crop inputs and maximize yields. Read more from Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. Stay tuned as Innovate Manitoba looks to put the spotlight on this great Manitoba made innovation. |
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Advolve Media: a Top 5 North American startupCongratulations to Bryce North of Advolve Media who made it to the finals of 'Get in the Ring' North America in Kansas City, narrowly missing a chance to compete for an investment prize of £1 million at the global finals in the Netherlands. |
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Do you really know your market? You better if you are looking for risk capital!Innovate Manitoba has teamed up with MaRS Discovery District to create its Market Intelligence Program. This world-class program provides Manitoba's leading entrepreneurs and startups with access to the best market research available — and at no cost! A limited number of opportunities are available. Apply now! |
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Guided Market Validation for Early Stage VenturesWhy do startups fail? A vast majority of the time it's because they've built a product or technology that no one is willing to pay for. Fail fast by testing whether your proposed product or service will work in the market before you fully develop it. Use your interviews with potential customers to design the features that customers really want. |
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