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DA Launch Party Wrap-Up

This week was a busy time for the technology community in Alberta. Starting off with the TechRev Innovator Awards where eleven award winners were recognized by industry.

Save the date! - Startup Calgary Launch Party

The planning and prepping for Launch Party 2012 is in full swing and we are so excited! This year is going to be full of surprises and fun, including great food, drinks and appearances from your favorite local Tech Startup Superstars!

For now, we ask that you mark that special day on your calendar and keep it free. You wouldn’t want to miss the party would you? How embarrassing!

48 Hours in the Valley - Application Deadline this Friday!

Twice a year we invite 20 of Canada's most promising startups to the Silicon Valley for two days of mentorship, workshops, investor meetings, strategic partner visits and networking.

48hrs in the Valley is the C100 flagship mentorship program put on in conjunction with the Canadian Consulate of San Francisco and Palo Alto.

2012 Adventure Filmmakers’ Workshop

Calling all adventure filmmakers with a film project ready for takeoff!

The Adventure Filmmakers' Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn their project into reality, under the guidance of two of the world's premiere adventure filmmakers. During a jam-packed eight days this fall, you'll build relationships, network with fellow artists, and mingle with industry insiders and decision-makers, all within the core of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. You'll also have full access to Festival events — motivation galore!

Digital Alberta Fall Kick-Off!

Join us for our Fall Launch parties in Edmonton (September 17) and Calgary (September 19)

IP monitor - Apple’s win could put smartphone competitors in a pinch

A jury ruling in Apple's favour over Samsung in the United States District Court could have a chilling effect on rivals, and leave them scrambling for alternatives to common touch-screen gestures used in consumer electronic devices. The jury found Samsung violated six Apple patents. In particular, three of these patents cover common touch-screen effects:

Plug And Play Accelerator

LAUNCH EVENT AND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

On Tuesday, October 9th, Plug and Play Tech Center, in partnership with The Consulate General of Canada and Boast Capital, will launch Plug and Play Accelerator Canada in Calgary, Alberta.

Alberta at Grow Conference

Day two of the GROW Conference in Vancouver turned out to be a great day for Alberta companies. Four Alberta-based startups were selected to participate in the first round of the Startup Smackdown - 60 second pitches followed by feedback - and all received high scores from the judges.

Announcing Call For Applications for Plug and Play Accelerator Canada

On Tuesday, October 9th, Plug and Play Tech Center, The Consulate General of Canada, and Boast Capital will launch Plug and Play Accelerator Canada in Calgary, Alberta.

Banff Venture Forum 2012 – Network With the High-Tech Community!

On October 4 and 5, the world-renowned resort town of Banff will welcome over 400 entrepreneurs, investors, and high-tech professionals from across Canada and the United States at the 2012 Banff Venture Forum.