Global Affairs Canada has announced that the recruitment for the next Singapore-HK Fintech CTA (Oct-Jan) has started. For clients and partners that are interested in learning more about this program, there will be an information session held on July 25 at 9 p.m. AT / 9:30 p.m. NT. Regardless of whether there is interest in the CTA program itself, the webinar will offer a great opportunity to learn more about these two important Fintech/FinServ markets. This webinar is open to the external audience. The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) is a global business development program offering customized market entry support in major technology hubs for high-potential and high-growth Canadian firms. This year the CTA invites you to participate in our joint Fintech program in Singapore and Hong Kong. This program offers you a direct access to market opportunities, mentorship, market insights and a chance to attend the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) and the Hong Kong Fintech Week. If interested, please register at the link highlighted below.  

Description: The Ocean Tech Pitch Competition hosted by Volta is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Start-Up Yard Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada with a focus on ocean tech. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, business idea, and will focus on presentation quality and content. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy Ready to pitch? Apply here by 11:59pm, on Tuesday, August 8 for your chance to take the virtual stage. Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the Volta events team to better prepare for every event. NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta, Boast and Invest Nova Scotia to use your image in […]

This webinar will present market opportunities in this sector & how the CTA can help Canadian businesses looking to expand in the UK. Digital transformation of health and social care is a top priority for the UK government, with about $3.5 billion to digitize the National Health Services (NHS), and at least $260 million to support digital transformation in social care. There are unparalleled growth opportunities in this exciting market! The CTA program provides the necessary information needed by Canadian companies looking to expand in the UK, through market briefings, business intelligence, strategic guidance, and introductions to potential clients, investors, and partners. For more information, visit the Call for Participants webpage or email them at CTA-ATC-LDN@international.gc.ca. ---------------------------- La transformation numérique des soins de santé et sociaux est une priorité numéro 1 pour le gouvernement du Royaume-Uni, qui compte des investissements de près de 3,5 milliards de dollars pour faire passer le Service national de santé (National Health Service) au numérique, et au moins 260 millions de dollars pour soutenir la transformation numérique dans les soins sociaux. Il existe des possibilités de croissance sans précédent dans ce marché dynamique ! Le programme ATC fournit l'information essentielle requise par les compagnies canadiennes […]