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Swiss Quantum and Cleantech Innovation week starts this Thursday, Oct.3 Switzerland just made it to the top spot of the Global Innovation Index, and this for the 14th year in a row. So the excitement builds for this week's Swiss-Canadian Quantum Symposium. At the Platform Calgary venue, we look forward to the exchanges on October 3rd and 4th as part of the Swiss Innovation Meets Alberta Week with renowned quantum experts Wolfgang Tittel, Barry Sanders, Anu Unnikrishnan, Catherine Lefebvre, PhD, Alannah Hallas, Brendan Karch, Thomas Landis, Lisa Lambert, Philippe Caroff,May Siksik , PhD, Paul Smith,Emily Petroff, PhD, CAPM®, Dan Chebot,Yvonna Yun Li, Oliver Stelzer, Susanne Riegel, Clément Javerzac-Galy, Alexandra Beckstein,Megan Lee, Damir Bogdan. Olaf Kjelsen, Thomas Schneider, Shona Kinley, and interested guests. Special thanks to the participating organizations: QuantumBasel, Quantum City, QAI Ventures, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW,DEEP TECH CANADA, TRIUMF, Roche Canada, Cassondra McCrory, ID Quantique, Perimeter Institute,Innovation Network Canada, EPFL, Quantum Center, ETH Zurich, Quantum Industry Canada, Swissnex in Boston and New York, The Embassy of Switzerland supports the #GenQHackathon on Sustainable Development Goals from October 4-6th that is taking place at the same venue and is organized by Swiss company QAI Ventures whom we partner with for the occasion. #hackathon #Quantumtechnology, Swiss Quantum Initiative QuantumBasel #Quantumresearch. #Quantum #Hackathon #CleantechInnovation

Register now for the 2024 Canadian Semiconductor Symposium! Part of Chips Month this ecosystem gathering will feature prominent voices from business leaders and researchers to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. https://loom.ly/DjC1FvI I C2MI Mitacs PEER Group Inc., University of Waterloo, ventureLAB CHIPS Month Canada Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant au Symposium canadien des semi-conducteurs 2024 ! Dans le cadre du Mois des puces, ce rassemblement de l'écosystème mettra en vedette des personnalités de premier plan, des chefs d'entreprise, des chercheurs, des entrepreneurs et des investisseurs en capital-risque.

I'm looking forward to speaking at IEEE Quantum Week 2024 in the new Quantum Exhibit Theater! Join me on Wednesday, 18 September from 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Exhibition Hall (Room 220C) for a session on "Harnessing Quantum Computing for Proactive Heart Health Management." We'll explore how quantum computing, AI, and wearable tech can revolutionize heart health management and share insights from ongoing collaborations in this field. I’d love to see you there. Don’t miss out - register for Quantum Week 2024 and stop by the Quantum Exhibit Theater and say Hi! #QuantumComputing #HealthcareInnovation #QuantumWeek2024 #TechLeadership #QCE24 Innovation Network Canada #InnovationNetworkCanada Myant Perimeter Institute

🚀 Funding Opportunity for Preclinical Drug Development! 🚀 The Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS) program is here to support preclinical drug development in areas often overlooked by the pharmaceutical industry, such as orphan diseases and antimicrobial resistance. With $15M in total funding (including $5M for the inaugural round), DMOS provides a unique opportunity to: 🔬 Advance preclinical research on life-threatening or debilitating diseases 🔗 Collaborate with Canadian SMEs to drive innovation 💊 Establish proof of concept (POC) for open science pathways and translate discoveries into affordable medicines Funding Structure: TRL 2-3: Up to $165,000 for early-stage chemical probes TRL 3-4: Up to $330,000 for drug candidates TRL 4-6: Up to $1,072,500 for lead drug candidates ready for clinical trials Eligibility Criteria: ✅ Preclinical research targeting pharmaceutical market failures ✅ Collaboration with at least one Canadian SME ✅ Commitment to DMOS Open Science Policy Key Dates: 📅 Call for LOI: September 3, 2024 💻 Virtual Info Session: September 11, 2024 📝 LOI Deadline: September 27, 2024 📄 Full Proposal Deadline: November 22, 2024 🏆 Award Announcement: January 2025 This is your chance to make a real impact in the development of innovative, affordable medicines! Check out Conscience here - https://lnkd.in/gZZUdTwa to become a part of this game-changing initiative! #DrugDevelopment #OpenScience #Innovation #FundingOpportunity #OrphanDiseases #Pharmaceuticals #AntimicrobialResistance #SMEs #HealthcareInnovation

🚀 Funding Opportunity to Modernize and Grow Your Business! 🚀 Get up to $50,000 to cover 50% of eligible project costs and take your business to the next level! This non-repayable grant can help you with: 💼 Business Expansion & Diversification: Develop a business case to expand operations or diversify product lines. 🔧 Process & Technology Improvements: Conduct operational or technical assessments to optimize processes or introduce new technologies. 💰 Funding Details: Maximum: $50,000 (non-repayable) Covers up to 50% of total eligible costs. 📋 Application Process: Submit an online proposal form. Selected applicants will move to Step 2 and provide additional information like financials and project plans. Approved applications will be reviewed in batches for funding decisions. Don’t miss this chance to modernize and grow your operations! Apply today to unlock growth opportunities for your business. #BusinessGrowth #FundingOpportunity #ProcessImprovement #Technology #GrantOpportunity #BusinessExpansion #Innovation

Exciting Grant Opportunity for R&D in Drug Discovery and Therapeutics! 💡 Are you working on innovative technologies, tools, or platforms that could revolutionize the drug discovery and development process or lead to new therapeutic approaches? 📢 Now accepting project proposals for a grant ranging from $500,000 to $1.2 million (non-repayable)! 💰 Funding Details: Minimum: $500,000 Maximum: $1,200,000 Covers 66% of eligible costs Stacking with other government programs up to 80% 🔍 How to Apply: Contact CQDM to confirm eligibility - https://lnkd.in/djvEqN4n Once confirmed, complete the Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program application. Email your application to: [email protected] Don't miss out on this opportunity from the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) to support your groundbreaking R&D project! #DrugDiscovery #Therapeutics #R&D #Innovation #Biotech #GrantOpportunity #CQDM #Funding This post highlights the key information and encourages engagement with the target audience.

On Thursday September 5th the Canadian Consulate in New York City hosted our first ever “Leveraging AI in Healthcare and Biomanufacturing Summit.” It was a privilege to host over 70 guests for our networking sessions and for our insightful panels. A huge thank you to our esteemed speakers, including: Our Keynotes: Tom Clark, Consul General of Canada to New York Kasondra White, Senior Director, Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   Our Moderators: Bunny Ellerin, Co-Founder and CEO, Digital Health New York (DHNY) Daniel Zikovitz, PhD PhD, Director of Digital Innovation & AI, GE HealthCare Sinead Bovell, Founder & CEO, WAYE   Our Panelists Cam Linke CEO, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Andrea Galindo, Co-Founder, Baüne Innocent C., CEO, Ciba Health Robert Sikora, Senior Manager, Business Development Life Sciences (Trade & Investment) Edmonton Global May Siksik , PhD PhD, CEO, Innovation Network Canada Alexandre Le Bouthillier, Ph.D., Co-Founder and General Partner, Linearis Mark Maclean, Senior Director Americas and Asia Montréal International Vince Traylor, Director of Sales & Partnerships - US NuraLogix Charley Ford, Senior Commercial Officer, Ontario Government Trade Office in New York Canada’s investments into #AI, Digital Health and #Biomanufacturing have created ecosystems that are generating world class talent, innovation and validation networks. The opportunities are there for your companies to grow. Canada's Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux and our partners at the provincial and local level are here to connect you to the resources you need to expand your businesses within Canada.

Had an insightful discussion with Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio at the #UnitedNations office in #NewYork about the important work being done under the framework of the UN Internet Governance Forum (UN-IGF) and the Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain. I’m excited about our upcoming collaboration within this framework and the potential applications for #Healthcare, #AI, #QuantumComputing, and #RemoteMonitoring, particularly in support of #IndigenousCommunities and beyond. Looking forward to advancing the conversation on #ResponsibleTechnologies through this platform! #DigitalIdentity #InnovationNetworkCanada #UNIGF #Blockchain Consulate General of Canada in New York | Consulat général du Canada à New York Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux Max Lelu David W. Bryce Innovation Network Canada #InnovationNetworkCanada Robert Bartlett

🌟 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🌟⁣ ⁣ As a cornerstone in the quantum landscape, the Quantum Innovation Summit has evolved into a leading platform for collaboration, innovation, and progress. It’s where ideas meet action, and real-world solutions are born and adopted. ⁣ ⁣ Through dedicated initiatives like the QInnovision Quantum Technology Adoption Program, we’ve consistently worked to bridge the gap between visionary thinking and tangible outcomes, accelerating the adoption of quantum technologies across sectors like cybersecurity, healthcare, finance, and energy. ⁣ ⁣ The Quantum Innovation Summit brings together the brightest minds—leaders, researchers, policymakers, end-users, and industry experts—to foster connections that steer the quantum economy. ⁣ ⁣ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞?⁣ ⁣ 🌍 ̲𝙶̲̲𝚕̲̲𝚘̲̲𝚋̲̲𝚊̲̲𝚕̲ ̲𝚂̲̲𝚢̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚛̲̲𝚐̲̲𝚢̲: Bringing together diverse local, regional, and international voices, the summit provides a unique space for meaningful collaboration—where breakthroughs happen, and partnerships flourish.⁣ ⁣ 🤝 ̲𝙰̲̲𝚌̲̲𝚝̲̲𝚒̲̲𝚘̲̲𝚗̲-̲𝙾̲̲𝚛̲̲𝚒̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚝̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚍̲ ̲𝙴̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚐̲̲𝚊̲̲𝚐̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚖̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚝̲: The Quantum Innovation Summit is a stage for transformative conversations that go beyond discussions. It’s about creating strategies and delivering real-world results that address the most pressing challenges in various industries.⁣ ⁣ 🔒 ̲𝙻̲̲𝚎̲̲𝚊̲̲𝚍̲̲𝚒̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚐̲ ̲𝚝̲̲𝚑̲̲𝚎̲ ̲𝚆̲̲𝚊̲̲𝚢̲ ̲𝚒̲̲𝚗̲ ̲𝚀̲̲𝚞̲̲𝚊̲̲𝚗̲̲𝚝̲̲𝚞̲̲𝚖̲ ̲𝙰̲̲𝚍̲̲𝚘̲̲𝚙̲̲𝚝̲̲𝚒̲̲𝚘̲̲𝚗̲: From quantum cryptography to revolutionizing healthcare, the summit explores how quantum technologies are not just theoretical solutions, but practical tools reshaping our world today. The Quantum Adoption Program plays a critical role in making these innovations accessible and impactful where they’re needed most.⁣ ⁣ 📅 Mark Your Calendar: Join us from 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢, for an unparalleled experience where pioneers and innovators come together to shape the future of quantum technology. ⁣ 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dg2knY6X ⁣ #QIS2025 #QuantumInnovation #QuantumInnovationSummit #QuantumInnovationSummit2025 #TechLeadership #QuantumFuture #Collaboration

Thank you, May Siksik , PhD, for participating in today's symposium. Your contributions helped helped our attendees better understand the rich AI and innovation ecosystem that exists in Canada and the opportunities it presents for healthcare and biomanufacturing companies looking to expand in this exciting new field. Merci, May Siksik, PhD, d'avoir participé au symposium d'aujourd'hui. Vos contributions ont aidé nos participants à mieux comprendre le riche écosystème de l'IA et de l'innovation qui existe au Canada et les opportunités qu'il présente pour les entreprises de soins de santé et de biofabrication qui cherchent à se développer dans ce nouveau domaine passionnant.