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Black entrepreneurs shine at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit, securing $60,000 CAD in growth grants

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024

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The pitch competition awarded $55,000 CAD in total grant prizes to the top three pitch finalists.

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The pitch competition awarded $55,000 CAD in total grant prizes to the top three pitch finalists.
“DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs and the Summit have opened up so many doors for Cleanster,” said Gloria Oppong, Co-Founder and CEO of Cleanster and first-place winner.
To date, DMZ has supported over 1,000 Black-identifying founders and has distributed $2.5 million CAD worth of grants and services.
Black founders looking for hands-on, tailored support to take their business to the next level can learn more about DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs at dmz.to/bip .

The Embark Student Foundation Awards $2.7 million to Seven Post-Secondary Schools Across Canada Through Its Major Grant Program

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024

Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.

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Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.
Students will gain an unparalleled experience while the products created may lead to startups, industry partnerships, jobs and venture capital investment.
Niagara College – Indigenous Student Success Pathways Project – This pilot project will focus on enabling Indigenous learning outcomes and culture-based content.
With the help of the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program, Basecamp's scope and reach will be significantly expanded to allow a broader range of students, particularly from underrepresented communities, to participate.

Women-led tech startups LyfeMD, Roga and Granularity received $230,000 CAD at DMZ’s Women Innovation Summit

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Venerdì, Marzo 8, 2024

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Roga , a Toronto-based startup that provides a mental healthcare platform and wearable non-invasive brain stimulation device designed to reduce employee anxiety, received $40,000 CAD.

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Roga , a Toronto-based startup that provides a mental healthcare platform and wearable non-invasive brain stimulation device designed to reduce employee anxiety, received $40,000 CAD.
“Partnering with DMZ for the Women Innovation Summit for a second consecutive year was an honour,” said Danielle Graham, Co-Founder of The Firehood.
Formally announced at the Women Innovation Summit, DMZ will now provide a $5,000 grant for women founders accepted into their Pre-Incubator program and a $10,000 grant for women founders accepted into their Incubator program .
Following the Summit, DMZ is gearing up to launch an impact report showcasing the breadth and significance of the Women Innovation Summit.

Future of Sport Lab and Relay Ventures Join Forces to Propel Innovation in Sports Technology

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Giovedì, Febbraio 29, 2024

This landmark partnership brings together Future of Sport Lab's expertise in sports technology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship with Relay Ventures' extensive experience in early stage SportsTech investing.

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This landmark partnership brings together Future of Sport Lab's expertise in sports technology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship with Relay Ventures' extensive experience in early stage SportsTech investing.
Future of Sport Lab has already made significant strides in advancing the SportsTech sector.
"We are thrilled to have Future of Sport Lab partner with Relay Ventures, a renowned leader in early stage investments,” said Dr. Cheri Bradish, Founder and Managing Director, Future of Sport Lab.
Together with the Future of Sport Lab, we are committed to supporting innovation and the creation of groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of sports, media and entertainment."

Indigenous Prosperity Foundation Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 21, 2024

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) proudly unveils its inaugural Board of Directors, a crucial milestone in advancing Indigenous empowerment and economic prosperity.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) proudly unveils its inaugural Board of Directors, a crucial milestone in advancing Indigenous empowerment and economic prosperity.
Bobbie Racette: As the inaugural Chair of IPF's Board of Directors, Bobbie Racette brings visionary leadership and extensive entrepreneurial experience.
"As Chair of the Board, my vision for the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation is to build a future on our own terms, where Indigenous entrepreneurs lead the way to prosperity for our communities," said Bobbie Racette, IPF Board Chair.
"It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome the inaugural Board of Directors of Indigenous Prosperity Foundation," said Shannin Metatawabin, CEO of NACCA.

DMZ’s 2024 Women Innovation Summit to award $100,000 in cash investments from The Firehood and honour trailblazing women in tech across Canada

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Lunedì, Dicembre 4, 2023

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Starting today, applications for the Women Innovation Pitch Competition and nominations for DMZ’s Women of the Year are open at dmz.to/WIS .

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Starting today, applications for the Women Innovation Pitch Competition and nominations for DMZ’s Women of the Year are open at dmz.to/WIS .
I’m thrilled to collaborate with DMZ on the Women Innovation Summit again in 2024.
The inaugural 2023 Women Innovation Summit awarded funding to three women-led startups from across Canada: Apricotton , Areto Labs and PragmaClin .
Applications for the Women Innovation Pitch Competition and DMZ’s Women of the Year Award nominations close on January 21, 2024. Review eligibility and apply by visiting dmz.to/WIS .

New Year, New Lineup: CTV Announces 2024 Midseason Premiere Dates, Featuring Highly Anticipated New and Returning Series

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Lunedì, Dicembre 18, 2023

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– New CTV Original 10-part crime-drama SIGHT UNSEEN (Jan. 21) joins CTV's schedule along with new unscripted series AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: FANTASY LEAGUE (Jan. 1), and the Canadian television debut of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Jan. 2) –

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– New CTV Original 10-part crime-drama SIGHT UNSEEN (Jan. 21) joins CTV's schedule along with new unscripted series AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: FANTASY LEAGUE (Jan. 1), and the Canadian television debut of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Jan. 2) –
– Justin Hartley led drama TRACKER (Feb. 11) lands coveted post-SUPER BOWL timeslot –
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - CTV confirmed today initial midseason premiere dates, providing a consistently strong lineup every night of the week, featuring returning scripted programming, gripping new series, and celebrated CTV Originals.
Headlining CTV's winter 2024 schedule is an array of established hits and new scripted series, including:
Court returns to session in Season 2 of NIGHT COURT, starring THE BIG BANG THEORY's Melissa Rauch and multi Emmy Award-winner John Larroquette , airing Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Jan. 2
CTV delivers the Canadian television debut of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, airing three episodes of the first season nightly on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Jan. 2
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returns with its final two episodes Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Canadian Screen Award-winning CTV Original TRANSPLANT returns Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning Jan. 5 with its final three episodes, culminating with the series finale on Jan. 19
Time-travelling sci-fi drama LA BREA returns for its third and final season Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Jan. 9 on CTV2
As previously announced , new CTV Original, 10-part crime-drama SIGHT UNSEEN, starring newcomer Dolly Lewis alongside Agam Darshi (DMZ), Jarod Joseph (THE 100), and Daniel Gillies (VIRGIN RIVER) debuts with a special preview Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following the NFL Divisional game, before settling into its regular timeslot, Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Jan. 22
Fan favourite comedies THE CONNERS returns Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT for its sixth season; followed by Season 2 of NOT DEAD YET at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Feb. 7 – with Emmy® award-winning actor Brad Garrett joining the cast
TRACKER, starring and executive produced by Justin Hartley (THIS IS US), premieres in the highly coveted post-SUPER BOWL timeslot, Sunday, Feb. 11 at approximately 10 p.m. ET/PT, before settling into its regular Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT timeslot
To view full press release, click here .

Blueprint: Backing Businesses™ from Amex Canada Returns to Fuel Growth for Underrepresented-Owned Small Businesses in Canada

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Mercoledì, Novembre 22, 2023

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Starting today, eligible business owners in Canada can apply to be selected to receive one of 50 grants of $10,000 each to help fuel their next stage of growth.

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Starting today, eligible business owners in Canada can apply to be selected to receive one of 50 grants of $10,000 each to help fuel their next stage of growth.
"After two successful program waves, we're thrilled to be welcoming a brand-new cohort of deserving small businesses across Canada to the program," said Brett Mooney, President and CEO of American Express Canada.
As part of the company's long-standing global 'Backing Small' initiatives, Blueprint: Backing Businesses was introduced with the goal of providing financial support and resources to underrepresented small business owners in Canada.
Blueprint: Backing Businesses offers a wide range of programming options for participants, including group workshops, small group learning sessions and 1:1 sessions with mentors and seasoned entrepreneurs.

Nile Continues to Expand Its Campus Zero Trust Networking Portfolio with the Addition of the Revolutionary Nile Guest Service

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Martedì, Ottobre 17, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nile, the leader in next-generation enterprise networks, today launched Nile Guest Service, a new solution that allows enterprises to provide guest internet access that ensures that corporate resources are secured and isolated from guests. Nile Guest Service isolates visitor traffic from internal network resources by automatically tunneling it to a local point of presence (PoP), from where it is forwarded directly to the internet. It eliminates the need for IT to spend valuable resources on protecting its corporate resources from guest devices. This new capability represents the first of its kind in the enterprise networking industry and does not require any up-front capital expense. Nile Guest Service is an extension of the zero trust networking principles that are at the core of the company's award-winning Nile Access Service and is offered as an optional add-on.

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Nile Guest Service is an extension of the zero trust networking principles that are at the core of the company's award-winning Nile Access Service and is offered as an optional add-on.
"Nile Guest Service automatically applies cloud native, zero trust principles to guest access and takes one more worry off of IT's plate without taking a big bite of their budget."
With Nile Guest Service, guest traffic is logged as coming from a Nile IP address rather than a customer IP address.
I highly recommend Nile Guest to organizations using the Nile Access Service."

DMZ and the YMCA of Greater Toronto team up to boost support for women entrepreneurs across Canada

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Giovedì, Ottobre 5, 2023

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Toronto, ON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DMZ , in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toronto , is revealing Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs, a dynamic program designed for aspiring and ideation-stage women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries.

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Toronto, ON, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DMZ , in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toronto , is revealing Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs, a dynamic program designed for aspiring and ideation-stage women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries.
Funded by the Government of Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ and the YMCA of Greater Toronto were selected as successful recipients of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund to advance women's economic empowerment in Canada and increase the number of women-led businesses.
Phase 2 supports women entrepreneurs with an established business concept who are ready to build a strong foundation for launch.
“Our charity is thrilled to deliver this program for women in partnership with DMZ,” said Lesley Davidson, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Toronto.