Norm Bogner

🚀 AEC Backs Pender Ventures with $100M Fund for Canadian Tech Growth 🚀 Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) has taken a significant step to advance Alberta’s tech sector, becoming a key investor in Pender Ventures' Technology Inflection Fund II LP, which recently closed at over $100 million. This partnership supports AEC’s vision to accelerate Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, particularly in health tech and B2B, as Alberta sees rapid growth in tech startups. With a strong network of investors and the guidance of leaders like Maria Pacella at Pender, AEC is driving real change in Canada’s tech landscape. 🔗 Discover how this funding will shape Alberta’s tech future and strengthen Canada’s global innovation footprint. #TechInvestment #HealthTech #Innovation #Alberta #cdntech

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Is your company ready for the new #greenwashing regulations coming into effect in #Canada and the #EU? Get prepared by signing up to Acuicy's Early Adopter Program! Our software calculates your carbon footprint - but, in 2024, that's just table stakes. Our real value is in providing our users with tailored recommendations on the most #capitalefficient #lowcarbon options for their business, taking the financial guesswork out of #cuttingcarbon. You can find out more about our Early Adopters Program here: https://lnkd.in/g6JUCr4g

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🌱#Waterloo’s tech landscape is thriving thanks to our key hubs and accelerators. ➡️Communitech drives success as #Canada’s top innovation hub ➡️Accelerator Centre excels as Canada’s #1 private business accelerator ➡️Velocity supports early-stage entrepreneurs in building companies that scale ➡️Medical Innovation Xchange bridges the resource gap for #medtech startups Discover how these organizations and others contribute to our tech ecosystem: https://hubs.ly/Q02Kfr0_0

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🏥 Our e-health analysis dives deep into the importance of user experience (UX) in EMR/EHR implementations, particularly in light of Quebec's Law 15 and the rise of SaaS solutions. We explore: - The risks of neglecting UX, including user dissatisfaction and loss of clients. - Best practices from leaders like Epic and Meditech. - The impact of initiatives like the "Get Rid of Stupid Stuff" program. 🔍 Key takeaways: - Prioritizing UX is crucial for healthcare organizations to achieve optimal efficiency, patient care, and ROI from their digital health investments. - Leaders successfully build respectable Net Promoter Scores - Followers must quickly invest in serious patient-health-IT partnerships https://lnkd.in/eNEKM8wQ #E_HEALTH #Healthcare #SantéQuebec #SantéNumérique #HealthTech #UserExperience #PatientExperience #HealthExperience

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𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 🌾 Canada is setting new standards for transparency in food supply chains by adopting blockchain technology to trace food from farm to table. This innovative system enables stakeholders to track each step of the journey, ensuring consumers know exactly where their food comes from. By reducing food fraud and enhancing traceability, this shift is expected to boost consumer trust and strengthen food safety. With verified data available to everyone involved—from farmers to retailers—Canada’s blockchain initiative benefits both the agriculture and retail sectors, helping farmers meet compliance standards more efficiently and enabling retailers to ensure product quality and authenticity. Canada’s forward-thinking use of blockchain aligns with broader goals of sustainable and resilient food systems and sets a benchmark for transparency in the global food industry. 📲 Stay tuned to StarWORKS Global as we continue sharing the latest in blockchain and technology advancements. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what digital innovation can do for traditional industries! 🚀 #Blockchain #FoodSupplyChain #Transparency #Canada #Sustainability #Innovation #StarWORKSGlobal

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Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies is investing $30M in #AI, #Agtech and #EV development. https://lnkd.in/gifrE7tC #startups #entrepreneurs #growth

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Looking to introduce your pesticide devices to the Canadian market? 🇨🇦 Navigating regulations can be challenging, but we're here to help. Our latest blog provides a comprehensive yet straightforward overview of Canadian pesticide device regulations, ensuring you stay compliant and efficient. Don’t let regulations hold you back—empower your business with the right knowledge. Click the link to access the full guide and start your journey to compliance:https://lnkd.in/emCeRyDc #PesticideDevices #CanadaCompliance #RegulatoryAffairs #MarketEntry #DellTech

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Join Invert and ClearBlue Markets for a deep dive into British Columbia's new Output-based Pricing System (OBPS)! https://lnkd.in/gAJB3X2e As B.C. introduces its latest approach to carbon pricing, industries across the board are adapting to new regulations that prioritize emissions reductions without sacrificing competitiveness. Whether you're navigating compliance, exploring investment opportunities, or looking to leverage carbon credits, this webinar will offer essential insights to help you stay ahead. Here's what we'll cover: An overview of the OBPS framework, from system goals to sector-specific benchmarks and compliance needs. The OBPS’s impact on key industries, including both challenges and new opportunities. Strategic compliance tips, like optimizing performance and managing financial liabilities through carbon credits. Investment opportunities within OBPS-aligned carbon projects and offset markets, led by the experts at Invert.  Plus: a live Q&A session with our expert panel: Mark Lawson, Adi Dunkelman and Elton Lawes, moderated by Michael Berends Register now to secure your spot and position yourself for success in the evolving carbon landscape. https://lnkd.in/gXCBkywz

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Please join me this July 29 in Olds, Alberta, for the inaugural DiscoveryLab@AgSmart, an AgTech commercialization event being held in conjunction with the AgSmart educational expo. Successfully commercializing AgTech requires: - a viable market, driven by a pressing customer need - a start up with the team, concept, and execution capacity to address that market - capital to build the solution and company DiscoveryLab@AgSmart, a partnership of DiscoveryLabs, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, AgSmart, Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network, and FCC / FAC, brings all the stakeholders together to address all three of these requirements. The DiscoveryLab@AgSmart team has assembled: - DiscoveryLab's proven, efficient, and effective process for driving innovation commercialization. - An opportunity for market validation and customer engagement through AgSmart's Initiator and Exhibitor Programs. - Immediate access to the advisory, demonstration, and validation (Smart Farm, Technology Access for Livestock Production) capacities of Olds College. - Participation of the relevant Innovation Institutions, Communities, and Educators. DiscoveryLab@AgSmart offers a time and cost efficient opportunity for AgTech investors to: - discover investment opportunities - secure independent and informed company evaluations - observe real-time market validation with actual customers DiscoveryLab@AgSmart is the must attend event for AgTech investors. Registration for the day is $49.00, includes lunch and a reception, and can be completed at https://lnkd.in/gUhFt2qd.

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How are organizations balancing the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence while ensuring ethical use and privacy? According to Tara Raissi of Canadian Lawyer, as AI becomes more integrated into how businesses operate and interact with customers, there's an increasing focus on making these systems reliable, fair, and safe. From chatbots that process human-like conversations to tools that analyze large datasets for insights, AI's expansion brings both potential and challenges. The article highlights the importance of establishing a framework for the life cycle of AI systems to address legal and regulatory risks. It suggests starting with a risk assessment to determine the need for human oversight and implementing governance, protocols, and training to encourage responsible AI use. What are your thoughts on the balance between innovation and regulation? https://lnkd.in/ePpjpwZi #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence

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Transformational times ahead in 2024! Our UE team is at the forefront of transforming industries with Robotic Process Automation (RPA). From Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and FMCG to Universities and Government sectors, we’re driving process and cost efficiency and innovation. A recent report highlights RPA as the top technology investment priority for 2024, with over 60% of manufacturers planning adoption. Alongside RPA, significant technologies like Microsoft Copilot, predictive analytics, and supply chain management are revolutionizing operations. We’re actively implementing RPA, AI and machine learning within our client’s operations and supply chains as these are key players in enhancing cost efficiency, increase profitability, enable better customer alignment while optimising business operations, and supply chain resiliency. Together, we’re shaping the future of automation, sustainable supply chains, and operational innovation to increase your bottomline! #RoboticProcessAutomation #AI #MachineLearning #TechTrends #Innovation #uniqueexcellence #sustainablebusiness

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We are delighted to see an increasing number of users in Québec, Canada, discovering the value that CHCNAV agricultural auto-steering systems bring to their operations. In Québec, the trend has been towards fewer, larger farms as individual operations merge to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Many farms face challenges in hiring workers and foreign labor. Our CHCNAV agricultural automation solutions, led by the NX510 auto-steering system, offer a sustainable investment that enhances overall operational efficiency and controls costs effectively. These solutions are not just tools; they are part of a broader strategy to adapt to the changing landscapes of agriculture and ensure that farms in Québec and beyond can thrive in an evolving market. #CHCNAV #PrecisionAgriculture #NX510 #QuébecAgriculture

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We are delighted to see an increasing number of users in Québec, Canada, discovering the value that CHCNAV agricultural auto-steering systems bring to their operations. In Québec, the trend has been towards fewer, larger farms as individual operations merge to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Many farms face challenges in hiring workers and foreign labor. Our CHCNAV agricultural automation solutions, led by the NX510 auto-steering system, offer a sustainable investment that enhances overall operational efficiency and controls costs effectively. These solutions are not just tools; they are part of a broader strategy to adapt to the changing landscapes of agriculture and ensure that farms in Québec and beyond can thrive in an evolving market. #CHCNAV #PrecisionAgriculture #NX510 #QuébecAgriculture

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