Presented by the Digital Media Association of Alberta and the Accelerator Program at the Banff New Media Institute, this session will provide digital media producers with effective strategies for identifying funding opportunities and seeking financing for their projects. Key representatives from Canada Revenue Agency (SR&ED), Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada, NRC-IRAP, and Telefilm Canada will walk participants through the ins and outs of the funding application process for their programs related to the digital media and technology sector.
Participants will learn about opportunities for funding and financing for Alberta digital media companies, and the value and benefit of the various programs available; how to find applicable financing programs and how to initiate the application process; tips for planning and preparation in meeting application deadlines; and, ensuring submissions are complete, align to program guidelines, and maximize effectiveness of applications.
Speakers confirmed include:
- Daryl Beatty, Accelerator Manager, Banff New Media Institute
- Monica Moore, Investment Analyst, Telefilm Canada (Vancouver)
- Patricia Elliott, Trade Commissioner, Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada (Vancouver)
- Nicole Saunders, Senior Trade Development Officer, Trade Routes/Canadian Heritage (Ottawa)
- Hamid Sareshtehdari, NRC/IRAP (National Research Council Canada/Industrial Research Assistance Program)
- Mhairi-Ellen Larocque, Research and Technology Advisor (Calgary), Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program, Canada Revenue Agency
- Kenneth Douglas, Research & Technology Advisor (Edmonton), Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program, Canada Revenue Agency
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 (Calgary) & Thursday, October 26, 2006 (Edmonton)
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $15 ($10 for DMAA Members)
Location:
Calgary: Network for Emerging Wireless Technologies (NEWT) (120, 7777-10th Street NE)
Edmonton: TELUS World of Science Edmonton (11211-142 Street)
For more information about this event and to RSVP, please contact Becky Green at (403) 762-7500 or accelerator@banffcentre.ca, or Ken Bautista at (780) 993-8794 or ken@hotrocket.ca.
