1st Halton FUTURES Innovation Awards
June 2, 2016 (following the Innovation Summit)
Oakville Conference Centre, 5 - 8 pm
 
Know of a company that is changing the landscape of innovation in Halton? The Halton FUTURES Innovation Awards are the best way to recognize achievement in technology innovation and commercialization in our region.   
 
Nominations are now open until April 15th.  Click here for details. 
 
For inquiries contact Kevin Ming at [email protected] or call 905-845-9430 
 
The Halton FUTURES Innovation Awards event is made possible through the partnership of HalTech Regional Innovation Centre, Halton Small Business Centre in collaboration with Town of Oakville, Burlington Economic Development Corporation, Town of Milton and several private sector sponsors.

HalTech Client in the Spotlight
DCT Founders
Taking 3D Printing to the Luxe Level
 
A technology that was once reserved for prototypes of resin based machine parts has now gone luxe with gold, silver and platinum jewelry that combines the traditional skill of old with futuristic new. Read more.

Does your technology startup need help with a business challenge? Then check out the HalTech HEAT™ program for our premium suite of FREE business advisory services. Contact us at [email protected]
Upcoming Events
John Carlan and David Hayes
HalTech Peer 2 Peer in Advanced Manufacturing
 
Tuesday March 22, 2016 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
3D Design Technologies Impacting Healthcare, Heart Surgeries & Disease Modeling
 
Interested in how 3D technologies are impacting healthcare?
 
Hear from our guest speakers, John Carlan and David Hayes of Javelin Technologies, at this exceptional network event. Learn about how state-of-the-art technologies in design and 3D printing are transforming modern healthcare.  Read more.
Josh Hagan
Learning @ HalTech Series
 
Tuesday March 29, 2016 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Choosing the Right Project Management Tool to Optimize Delivery
 
Attend this seminar to understand the best Project Management products on the market and how they fit with different types of delivery teams. Also hear about HalTech's FREE suite of business advisory services.  Read more.
New - Scaleup Espresso!
Friday April 1, 2016 8:00 am
 
Join us as we caffeinate and have open discussions with Vince Mifsud around how to strategically scale-up your company.
This is an invitation only event. For information contact [email protected]

Oscar Jofre
Equity Crowdfunding 101 with Oscar Jofre
Thursday April 14, 2016 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
 
This seminar, jointly hosted by HalTech and Innovation Factory, will help you understand equity crowdfunding basics, regulatory requirements, the potential economic and financial impacts and how to proceed with your own campaign or invest in others. Read more.
HalTech Hi5 Startup Scene
Tuesday April 26, 2016

A special event to showcase HalTech's top 5 high potential startups. Come hear their pitches and check out their talent. This is an invitation only event. For information contact [email protected]
Halton Happenings
Halton Region Small Business Centre
Getting Started Sessions

Tuesday March 29, 2016 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Staff will guide you through a checklist of things you should consider when starting a new business. Read more. 
Silicon Halton
Tech Under 20 Skill Workshop & Speed Pitching Event

March 29 & April 5, 2016

This multi-part Silicon Halton event will guide 30 Tech Under 20's through a series of Learning Stations. Read more. 
MEV Innovation Centre: Lunch and Learn
Telemedicine and Digital Health Monitoring - Reality or Myth, An African Case Study

Friday April 1, 2016 12:00 pm 

With the world going digital, health practitioners are now listening to live heart and lung sounds from patients sitting in any part of the world. Read more. 
Halton Hills Chamber logo
Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Member Breakfast

Tuesday April 5, 2016 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Learn about what the Chamber is doing for business in Halton Hills. Read more. 
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Lunch & Learn: The Anatomy of Networking

Friday April 8, 2016 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Networking is one of the most essential marketing skills for individuals and organizations. Read more. 
Town of Oakville
15th Annual Community Spirit Awards

Nomination deadline is Monday April 11 at 4:00 pm

Nomination a community champion today. Read more. 
News From Our Partners
Halton Region
Economic and Development Activity Report

The Halton Economic and Development Activity Report highlights key economic indicators and building permit activity during the fourth quarter of 2015... Read more.
Gov't of ON
Government of Ontario

Ontario is investing $6 million through the Interactive Digital Media Fund to support 52 companies focused on building a vibrant digital media industry, creating jobs and growing the economy. Read more.
OCE Discovery: Showcase and Pitch Competition

Application deadline, March 30, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Accessibility Innovation Showcase and Tech Pitch Competition at Discovery 2016 on May 9 and 10.  Read more. 
Ontario-Quebec Cybersecurity R&D Challenge - Forum

On April 6, 2016 Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and Prompt Inc., in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), are launching a $3-million program that aims to develop innovative new technologies, products and services in cybersecurity. Read more. 
Gov't of ON
Government of Ontario

Ontario is investing $7 million in a new state-of-the-art training facility at Confederation College to support good technology and trades jobs in Northern OntarioRead more.
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