2014 App Challenge / 2014 Défi-App

Tech South East recently partnered with Agora Mobile in the pilot project of The App Challenge. The final presentation of The App Challenge was held on Tuesday, April 15th at Tantramar Regional High School. Since March, volunteers demonstrated and mentored participating students on the Vizwik platform, offering expertise on coding and application development for potential real world and business solutions.

Tech South East was joined by other industry experts from Agora Mobile, Mount Allison University and the Anglophone East School District to evaluate the students' applications. Feedback was based on creative and innovative concepts, technical sophistication, possible social impact, the level of effort spent in creating the app, and potential usability.

Simon Gauvin, Founder and CEO of Agora Mobile also gave a presentation highlighting the importance how everyone should have the opportunity to code as it develops critical thinking and problem solving abilities and that by "learning together, we can make a difference."  During the App Challenge, Jessica Kennedy (Tech South-East) and members of Agora Mobile helped the students.  Jessica Kennedy was joined by Martine Paquette in co-ordination of the Education and Communication for the challenge,  and Johnny Bowser of Mobile UX Designer assisted the students to complete their apps.

Congratulations to all students in the App Challenge!  We are really proud of all the work they did!  Third place went to Avery Carter for his Borderlands 2 Weapons Guide App; second place went to Chris Ellis for his Borderlands 2 Tree Skill App; First place went to Bonnie Russell for her Food Finder App, which included her own photos and recipes.

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 Le Défi-App est un projet pilote qui a était rendu possible grâce au partenariat entre Tech Sud-Est et Agora Mobile.  La presentation finale de a eu lieu le 15 avril 2014 à l'école secondaire régionale de Tantramar. Depuis mars, les  benévoles ont aider les jeunes pour programmer avec Vizwik et ainsi,  développer des applications mobiles pouvant répondre à un besoin potentiel dans leur environnement, ainsi que de permettre de trouver des solutions d'affaire intéressantes.

Des entreprises du secteur des technologies, telles que Agora Mobile et Tech Sud-Est, de l'Université Mount Allison et du District Anglophone Est, étaient sur place pour juger les applications. . Les applications ont étaient évaluées en fonction du concept de création et d'innovation, le degrée de sophistication technique, l'impact social, le niveau d'effort et ainsi  la facilité de l'utilisation de l'application.Simon Gauvin , fondateur et chef de la direction de Agora Mobile a éalement fait une présentation en soulignant l'importance d'apprendre à  programmer rapportant les bienfaits de la programmation.  Il a aussi discuter le fait que "d'apprendre ensemble, nous pouvons faire une différence".  Au cours du Défi-App, Jessica Kennedy (Tech Sud-Est ) et Martine Paquet ont coordonnait l’education et communcation. Johnny Bowser, Designer UX mobile, aidait les étudiants à terminer leurs applications .

Félicitations à  tous les participants et les gagnants!  Nous sommes vraiment très impressionnés par les nombreux efforts des jeunes!

Wavefront Wireless Summits 2014

Driving business transformation with mobility & wireless solutions 

Having a mobility strategy can no longer be a tactical response to changing trends.  It is a core strategic tool.  Understanding the capabilities of available technologies and how they come together as solution sets is fundamental to successfully competing in today’s global markets.

Wavefront Wireless Summits 2014 will examine how wireless and mobility technologies:

• Create operational efficiencies and lower costs
• Increase value and relevance to your customers
• Bridge the innovation gap and impact time to market
• Improve employee productivity

Wavefront Wireless Summits consists of two tracks covering the most important topics impacting business technology decisions today. The M2M Summit brings together the key players and emerging stars who are driving the world's next big technology evolution – The Internet of Things. The Wireless Business Summit tackles tough mobility topics facing business leaders today in keeping pace with the rapidly changing global business landscape. 

Speakers include senior executives from companies such as SAP, Visa Canada, Boeing, T Mobile, Rogers, Bing, Yankee Group and Vodafone.

When:

February 4 – 6, 2014

Where:

Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

1128 West Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC

Accelerate new business opportunities with B2B Meetings

Don’t miss your chance to pitch your business to global wireless companies in one-on-one partnering meetings. Only open to conference attendees, B2B Meetings connects wireless entrepreneurs and small businesses with global industry leaders, providing unique 45 minute one-on-one networking opportunities.

For more information and to register, please visit wavefrontsummits.com.

Soft-Landing Program applications due Friday

A reminder that applications for this round of the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program close this Friday, November 29th.

The program offers qualified, mature startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exposure to business opportunities around the world. It provides the opportunity to work from a partnered business accelerator to obtain regional support and resources for the right connections to help open new markets, close international sales or connect with new partners.

To date, 47 companies have had the opportunity to enter 17 foreign markets and identify more than $30 million in new business and investment opportunities – representing a return on investment of greater than 30 to 1.

For more information, click here or contact Lisa Cashmore, Soft-Landing Program Manager to learn more about how to apply for this great opportunity!

CDMN Soft-Landing Success Stories

·         Forging Ahead in New York and Philadelphia: The Trusterra Technologies Soft-Landing Success Story

·         Making a Legitimate California Connection: The Javelin Reality Soft-Landing Success Story

·         Serendipity in San Francisco: Voices.com CDMN Soft-Landing Success Story

·         Paying It Forward: The Picatic Soft-Landing Success Story

·         Realizing the Competitive Landscape: The Magnet Forensics Soft-Landing Success Story

·         Read More >

Startup Weekend New Brunswick Recap / Startup Weekend Nouveau-Brunswick Récapitulation

 

(français à suivre)

Startup Weekend New Brunswick was AWESOME. Here's a recap:

1. Congratulations to the winning teams:  MooBooks and HoloDocks!

2. Event metrics  45 attendees, 15 ideas pitched,  7 teams, 12 sponsors

3. Startup Weekend New Brunswick in the news:

Times and Transcript, Monday, Nov. 18, page A3 “Budding Entrepreneurs Inspired”

CBC News: New Brunswick http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/NB/ID/2419032712/

4. How you can stay connected with other attendees 

    •       Follow the hashtag on twitter @SWNB

5. When is the next Startup Weekend New Brunswick? Watch for the next Startup Weekend New Brunswick to take place in the spring in Saint John.

6. One big final THANK YOU to

Organizers: Izold Guihur, Sally Ng, Heather Boyd-Kinnie, Barbara Ells and Jessica Kennedy

Sponsors: Build Ventures, BDC, TKS, CYBF, U de M, Planet Hatch, Pond-Deshpande Centre at UNB, Tech South East, Stewart McKelvey, Government of New Brunswick, Workspace Atlantic, Moncton Miracles

Speaker: Walter Melanson,

Coaches: Sean Fahey, Sean Cook, Shawn Carver, Walter Melanson, Dale Ritchie, Nicole LeBlanc, Pablo Asiron, Dave Gallant, David Eisnor, Yves Boudreau, and Vera Milan Gervais

Judges: Izold Guihur, Anne Hébert, Dan Martell, and Trevor MacAusland

Thanks everyone for coming out, we hope to see you at the next event!

Cheers,

Barb, Sally, Heather, Jessica and Izold, the Startup Weekend NB organizing team!

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Startup Weekend Nouveau-Brunswick était EXTRAORDINAIRE. Voici la récapitulation:

1. Félicitations aux équipes gagnantes : MooBooks and HoloDocks

2. Paramètres de l'événement: 45 participants, 15 présentations, 7 formation d'équipes, 12commanditaires

3. Fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick dans les medias

Times and Transcript, Monday, Nov. 18, page A3 “Budding Entrepreneurs Inspired”

CBC News: New Brunswick http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/NB/ID/2419032712/




4. Comment pouvez-vous rester en contact avec les autres participants

• • Suivez le hashtag sur twitter @startupNB

5. Quand aura lieu la prochaine fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick?  La prochaine fin de semaine de démarrage Nouveau-Brunswick aura lieu à Saint John au printemps.

5. Un grand MERCI final aux organismes et personnes suivantes:

Organisateurs: 
Organizers: Izold Guihur, Sally Ng, Heather Boyd-Kinnie, Barbara Ells and Jessica Kennedy

Commanditaires: Build Ventures, BDC, TKS, CYBF, U de M, Planet Hatch, Pond-Deshpande Centre at UNB, Tech South East, Stewart McKelvey, Government of New Brunswick, Workspace Atlantic, Moncton Miracles

Conférencier: Walter Melanson,

Coaches: Sean Fahey, Sean Cook, Shawn Carver, Walter Melanson, Dale Ritchie, Nicole LeBlanc, Pablo Asiron, Dave Gallant, David Eisnor, Yves Boudreau, and Vera Milan Gervais

Juges: Izold Guihur, Anne Hébert, Dan Martell, and Trevor MacAusland




Merci à tous, nous espérons vous voir au prochain événement!

Barb, Sally, Heather, Jessica and Izold, le Startup Weekend NB équipe!

Ready To Take Your Business Global?

Ready To Take Your Business Global?

Now accepting applications to the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program.

Are you ready to take your business global? Canadian companies must grow globally to succeed in a global digital economy.

There’s only so much that can be done through phone calls, emails and video conferencing. Sometimes the difference between closing a company-changing piece of business and a missed opportunity is a face-to-face meeting to close the deal.

That’s where the Canadian Digital Media Network’s Outbound Soft-Landing Program comes in. The program offers qualified, mature startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exposure to business opportunities around the world.

It provides the opportunity to work from a partnered facility to obtain regional support and resources to help open new markets, close international sales or connect with new partners. Through the program, Canadian companies looking to expand in foreign markets anywhere in the world can qualify for up to three months of residency in partner facilities equipped to support their growth, plus up to $4,000 for transportation and hotel costs.

Ideal candidates are generating revenue already and have goals of growing their customer base, opening a satellite office, or developing distribution channels or secure partnerships.

Now in its fourth cohort, 47 participating companies have entered 17 international markets and identified more than $30 million in new business and investment opportunities, established key partnerships and connections.

How to Apply

As a hub member of the Canadian Digital Media Network, Tech South East provides you with exclusive access to this program. We’re accepting applications from November 11 to November 29, 2013 for companies looking to participate in soft landings outside the country between January 1 and March 15, 2014.

Please contact Barbara Ells at barb@techsoutheast.ca to find out more information about application requirements.

Want to Learn More?

Visit softlanding.cdmn.ca/FAQ

For further enquiries please contact Lisa Cashmore, Manager, Soft-Landing Program, Canadian Digital Media Network; 519-804-2980 ext. 1075 or lisa.cashmore@cdmn.ca