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Innovation Island

@InnovationIsl

Innovation Island supports a vibrant entrepreneurial, creative & innovative tech community.

 Nanaimo, BC
innovationisland.ca
Joined July 2009
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Innovation Island is honoured as a partner in the @CFNGBI Connectivity Network. By increasing access to broadband, we can bridge the digital divide and strengthen the growth of sustainable economies among remote Indigenous communities. Learn more bit.ly/2YYxs2n
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Thank you to @microsoftcanada @LlamaZOO @Rogers @FN_TechCouncil @VIUniversity @InnovationIsl @takingitglobal @DTSupercluster
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Super excited for this new restaurant! Go Seascape!
'What is a #smartcity & how have they adopted #technology from "Surviving to Thriving" listen to #global experts during #ICFSmart21 #virtual #conference & learn more intelligentcommunity.org/202… @yourmapleridge @icfcanada @Newcommunities @ICFTaiwan @louICF @ExploreBC @IcfSmart21

2021 ICF Smart21 Conference: From Surviving to Thriving using the ICF Method

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From behind the scenes planning to attending. Our GM @jenn_hufnagel is super excited to attend the #visummit for second year in a row @VIAlliance - #economicsummit2020 #visummit2020 #VIAlliance #visummit
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Today is the day. Looking forward to having our Executive Director Graham Truax facilitate a session today at @VIAlliance - The Pros and Cons of Getting Digital #economicsummit2020 #visummit2020 #VIAlliance #visummit
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DER3 has expanded. We are thrilled and so proud to see this program launched in 5 new regions in BC today thanks to @innovate_bc & @WD_Canada DER3 was created by @InnovationIsl and initially funded by @ICET_BC and has already helped 100s of business get digital. #getdigital
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Hot off the Presses - DER3 Restart, Recover and Reimagine. Here's what making news at Innovation Island. Taking DER3 to the next level! bit.ly/2BHsrzA #der3 #digitaleconomy #digital #digitize #digitalresources #supportlocalbusiness #create #restartrecoverreimagine
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@ICET_BC @WD_Canada @innovate_bc
Hot off the Presses - Launch of the new DER3 Program. innovationisland.ca/2020/04/…
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With @ICET_BC with support from @innovate_bc, launches the new Digital Economy Response Program (DER3). Helping small-medium sized businesses who want to enter or expand into the “Digital Economy” with local service providers and subject matter experts. bit.ly/2wI6Ep7
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THANK YOU @Douglasmagazine @werdflare @innovate_bc and our amazing clients! douglasmagazine.com/graham-t…
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A big THANK YOU to @Douglasmagazine @werdnafindlay for a fun [somewhat unplugged] retrospective on Innovation Island and the wonderful journey that we’ve been on with our Clients! None of this would be happening without the support of @InnovationIsl and the VAP Program
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Graham Truax, "The Startup Whisperer" from @InnovationIsl talks about @innovate_bc's Venture Acceleration Program & the tech scene of Vancouver Island via @Douglas Magazine. douglasmagazine.com/graham-t…
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New Ventures BC@nvbc1 Aug 2019
Where are they now? @getcareteam won the $17,000 @Vancity Social Venture prize package in the #nvbc2018. Since then, they’ve grown significantly in BC and expanded their market to Ontario. Read more: ow.ly/M0qk50p1Jos
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Innovate BC@innovate_bc31 Jul 2019
.@creativebcs is calling for expressions of interest from BC digital media companies in the VR/AR, animation, gaming and visual effects sectors. They're offering travel support through the Passport to Markets program - up to $2000 in support. Learn more: hubs.ly/H0jZqqz0
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Innovate BC@innovate_bc31 Jul 2019
You can learn more about Richmond-based @SaltworksTech, a past @nvbc New Ventures BC Competition winner, here: innovatebc.ca/news/saltworks…
Bruce Ralston (@BruceRalston) profile pictureBruce Ralston@BruceRalston30 Jul 2019
At @SaltworksTech yesterday, I heard about how they’ve innovated in the field of water treatment from right here in BC. They’ve sold industrial wastewater treatment systems all over the world and continue to find new ways to make water clean and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Valve & @CloudheadGames Release ‘Aperture Hand Lab’ to Get Users Started with Index. roadtovr.com/cloudhead-valve…
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Equipping Vancouver Island tech, trades students with tools for the job: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019…
Equipping Vancouver Island tech, trades students with tools for the job

Equipping Vancouver Island tech, trades students with tools for the job

New technology and trades equipment will help set up students on Vancouver Island with the skills they need for rewarding careers.

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“Our government believes that women’s economic empowerment is not just the right thing to do; it’s good for the bottom line.”
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@BetaKit6 Jun 2019
Government adds $10 million to Women Entrepreneurship Fund to support 100 more projects #CDNtech #CDNpoli betakit.com/government-adds-…
Government adds $10 million to Women Entrepreneurship Fund to support 100 more projects | BetaKit

Government adds $10 million to Women Entrepreneurship Fund to support 100 more projects | BetaKit

The federal government is investing an additional $10 million to bolster the Women Entrepreneurship Fund and will support 100 more projects.

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Minister Ng attended the Women Deliver Conference and announced investments in women entrepreneurs – Canada.ca innovationisland.ca/2019/06/…
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