Calgary demonstrates the “Rise of the Rest” principle, says Terry Rock, president and CEO of Platform Calgary, who points to the pay off from big investments in start-up ecosystems outside of the known global tech hubs.
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The Short Report – September 28, 2022: UBC’s FORWARD research initiative, boosting biomanufacturing, Brassard’s Breakthrough Prize, and more.
UBC makes a $3-billion pledge to drive solutions and discoveries; upskilling Canada’s cell and gene therapy manufacturing capacity, Dr. Gilles Brassard wins prestigious US Breakthrough Award, and more.
Q&A: Entrepreneur Mark Blackwell on building a strong innovation ecosystem in Calgary
At 32, Mark Blackwell is a seasoned entrepreneur, venture capitalist and board chair of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Research Money spoke to Blackwell about his experience in Silicon Valley, what success means to him and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in Calgary and Canada.
MaRS innovation hub hits pause on plan to expand to Calgary
The Toronto-based MaRS Discovery District innovation hub has hit the “pause button” on expanding to Calgary after more than a year of discussions with the University of Calgary and other players in Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. However, MaRS says it will continue working with and supporting Alberta companies during the scale-up stage from its Toronto base.
UCalgary creates first Canadian investment fund for child health startups
The University of Calgary has created Canada’s first pre-seed and seed-stage investment fund for spinoffs focused on child health. The new “UCeed” investment program also includes one of the country’s few private equity funds managed by students.
Investment firm offers novel income-sharing approach to funding students’ education
For-profit fund management corporation Lumni offers an alternative to student debt through “income share agreements” for post-secondary students who need financial assistance.
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