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Business Incubation
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Molly Media Studios joins Innovation Centre business incubator
Posted: Aug 25, 2010
Molly Media Studios excites, exceeds and excels in the local video production industry 
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Superior Energy Solutions announces solar panel installation with the first OPA microFIT contract in Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Apr 1, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre incubator client Superior Energy Solutions will begin rooftop solar panel installations in April
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PUTTING TECHNOLOGY TO BEST USE IN THE NORTH
Posted: May 8, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Study To Identify Economic Opportunities
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Infonaut expanding into Northern Ontario with hospital application
Posted: Sep 22, 2008
Infonaut Inc recently opened a satellite office at the Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC). The Sault Ste Marie location will be devoted to working with the Community Geomatics Centre in developing GIS applications for hospital health decision-making.
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Innovation Centre Incubator Client lands funding with CAIL Angel Investment
Posted: Jun 12, 2008
Creators of Application Performance Factory secure seed round funding
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Technology Incubator Welcomes New Client
Posted: Sep 10, 2007
Pod Generating Group recently awarded their first Ontario Solar Power Supply Contracts
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(archived)
GIS Department Featured in GeoWorld Magazine
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
"Mapping is Central to Community Service"
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(archived)
Angel Investment Underway in Northern Ontario
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
Angel Investment Underway in Northern Ontario
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Community Geomatics Centre
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GIS Department Wins Big in California
Posted: Jun 27, 2007
CGC Awarded “Special Achievement in GIS” at ESRI’s International User Conference
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Innovation Centre becomes three time winner of URISA GIS Award in Toronto
Posted: Jun 17, 2009
Sault Ste. Marie’s unique community information utility is honoured with the URISA Ontario Best Public Sector GIS Award
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IT innovation to assist hospitals in reducing the threat of infectious disease
Posted: Oct 3, 2008
MPP David Orazietti announces Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation funding for development of advanced healthcare technology
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(archived)
The Innovation Centre Wins Again!
Posted: Oct 18, 2007
Congratulations!
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(archived)
GIS a revolutionary approach to health data analysis
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
GIS a revolutionary approach to health data analysis
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(archived)
GIS model recognized at GeoTec 2006
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
GIS model recognized at GeoTec 2006
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General News
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High school student video game creators win ProtoLaunch title and a tour of Ubisoft Studios in Montreal
Posted: Jul 30, 2010
Public awards ceremony and hands-on video game demonstrations mark the end of the ProtoLaunch summer video game design competition
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Public invited to join demonstration and awards ceremony recognizing young video game developers on July 30
Posted: Jul 26, 2010
Awards ceremony marks end of ProtoLaunch summer video game design competition. Public invited to see the handiwork of local high school students and try their original games first-hand.
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Innovation Centre hopes to make RAIN
Posted: Jul 19, 2010
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre has received $5,000 to develop a rationale for the establishment of an Algoma Rural Agricultural Innovation Network (RAIN)
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Innovation Centre welcomes new business development manager
Posted: Jul 8, 2010
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Pratt as business development manager. In his new role, Mike will work with SSMIC's Business Incubator clients and provide guidance and assistance to science and technology-based small businesses (SMEs) in the Sault Ste. Marie region. He will also launch and manage various market development projects and workshops.
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Local science and IT talent honoured at the 5th Annual SSMARt Innovation Awards
Posted: Jun 18, 2010
Winners in the science and technology sectors in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Region recognized at awards gala
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Music and entrepreneurship in harmony tonight at Downtown Showdown
Posted: May 28, 2010
On Friday May 28, local youth can cheer on their favourite bands and also discover the benefits of entrepreneurship and self-employment at the Downtown Showdown Battle of the Bands event, presented by the Sault Youth Association (SYA), the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) and Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie (ECSSM) with support from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade’s Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships program.
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SSMARt Innovation Awards return to honour the best and the brightest in science and IT
Posted: May 4, 2010
Nominate yourself or a peer today for a SSMARt Innovation Award
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Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation contributes $522,588 to Bio-Sciences and Technology Convergence Centre activities
Posted: Apr 23, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre receives funding from NOHFC’s Public Sector Emerging Technology Program
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Guest speaker from MaRS to discuss market intelligence for Sault entrepreneurs
Posted: Apr 19, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre presentation features Director of Market Intelligence Usha Srinivasan from MaRS
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Sault Ste. Marie set to host clean tech business leaders and more at The Business of Clean Tech workshop
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
Workshop presented by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre features 10 internationally renowned clean tech speakers
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Kick off March Break by making video games at ProtoLaunch 5 featuring Matt West from Rockstar Games
Posted: Mar 9, 2010
Workshop part of ProtoLaunch, a unique youth gaming initiative offered by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and partners focuses on high school students with an interest in pursuing a career in the video game industry
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Learn advanced business planning strategies at The Power of Planning workshop in Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Feb 16, 2010
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre hosts The Power of Planning: Advanced Strategies to Take Your Business to the Next Level workshop featuring a hands-on session with business expert Akira Hirai
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The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre announces organizational integration with the Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network
Posted: Dec 8, 2009
ULERN’s strong tradition of advancing the science research sector will continue under the SSMIC banner
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The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrates 10 years with a public event
Posted: Dec 8, 2009
10 Year Anniversary celebrations include the unveiling of a new logo and special presentations by Alex Miller, president, ESRI Canada
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The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary with the community
Posted: Nov 30, 2009
A public 10 Year Anniversary celebration event will take place on December 8, 2009 at The Grand Theatre in Sault Ste. Marie
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Free “EntrePrep Mixer with Music and Mocktails” event teaches students about local entrepreneurship opportunities
Posted: Nov 26, 2009
Youth Entrepreneurship Prep program event also features Korah Collegiate band Mustang Sally and the opportunity to interact with local small business owners
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Learn about “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Emerging Bio-Economy”
Posted: Oct 27, 2009
Full day workshop features seven industry professionals who will speak on topics including carbon trading, oilseed and fiber processing for feed and fuel and more
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ARTIE returns to Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Oct 9, 2009
Free local event features fun and interactive activities as part of National Science and Technology Week – Exploration and Discovery: Past, Present and Future
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Hire a student intern for 12 weeks with the Small Business Internship Program
Posted: Sep 2, 2009
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is administering the SBIP for Industry Canada in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas
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Legal and finance experts to share their top tips with local businesses and entrepreneurs
Posted: Aug 31, 2009
Experts from Ogilvy Renault LLP and Farber Financial Group will present at “Structures for Success – Specialized Legal and Finance Strategies”
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Learn about local green services, products and projects at the 2009 Green Expo
Posted: Jul 9, 2009
Free two-day event showcases global challenges and local solutions on July 17 and July 18 in Desbarats, ON
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Denis Turcotte to support “CEO in Residence” program at the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
Posted: Jun 15, 2009
NRC-IRAP provides financial contribution to support local small businesses
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Sault Ste. Marie shines with local talent at the annual SSMARt Innovation Awards
Posted: Jun 11, 2009
Winners in the science and IT sectors honoured at awards gala
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The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and science enterprise Algoma announce merger
Posted: May 27, 2009
Merged organization will work together to advance science and technology sectors and foster research and innovation
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Local students battle ‘aliens’
Posted: May 25, 2009
Local students engage in invasive alien species activities as part of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22
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Youth can record a podcast for a chance to win an iPod Touch
Posted: May 11, 2009
Local youth are invited to interview an entrepreneur and submit a podcast to the NextGenSSM Podcasting Contest
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SSMARt Innovation Awards to honour the best and the brightest in science and IT
Posted: May 8, 2009
Nominate yourself or a peer today for a SSMARt Innovation Award
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Algoma U receives $500,000 from FedNor for health informatics research institute
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Funding continues momentum for health informatics research work at Algoma University
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Oilseed and fibre crop feasibility study presents economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses
Posted: Apr 8, 2009
Guest speaker Kathryn Wood of Natural Capital Resources Inc. (NCR) will present the study results on April 16
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Industry experts teach best practices to local small businesses in software development
Posted: Mar 9, 2009
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre hosts Software Development workshop
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Head of Pseudo Interactive Richard Hilmer visits Algoma U for The Challenges of Starting a Video Game Studio
Posted: Feb 27, 2009
Free workshop on the challenges involved with being an entrepreneur in game development
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Dianne Buckner and Donald Cooper help SMEs “solve the money mystery” at the Finding Funding workshop
Posted: Feb 2, 2009
Host of Dragons’ Den and renowned business expert anchor two part workshop series on funding opportunities for SMEs
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The Innovation Centre welcomes new business development manager
Posted: Jan 26, 2009
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Harmar as business development manager.
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Algoma University receives over $1M in funding for health informatics research chair
Posted: Dec 5, 2008
NOHFC and ESRI Canada support innovative health care technology research
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Take your kids to ARTIE for fun and interactive learning on science and technology
Posted: Oct 16, 2008
Free local event for children part of National Science and Technology Week
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science enterprise Algoma calls Innovation Centre Home
Posted: Jun 13, 2008
Opportunity for collaboration between science and innovation
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(archived)
Learn the ‘Art of the Attack’ and stay ahead of the game with the upcoming CMI Workshop
Posted: May 23, 2008
Play Trivia to Win Free Tickets
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(archived)
DRAGONS’ DEN IS BACK FOR SEASON THREE!
Posted: Apr 22, 2008
Auditions heat up in Sault Ste. Marie on April 30th
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(archived)
"Sault Ste. Marie is a city that really gets it"
Posted: Mar 31, 2008
Fashioning reality anew in the Soo
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(archived)
New Speaker Added to E2B2 Workshop
Posted: Mar 25, 2008
REGISTER TODAY!
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(archived)
Expert Business Experts to Visit Sault Ste. Marie!
Posted: Mar 11, 2008
Register today for upcoming Entrepreneurial Excellence: Business Bootcamp
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(archived)
Learn to make Video Games with 3ds Max
Posted: Mar 3, 2008
Register Today for Upcoming 3ds Max Workshop
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(archived)
Tech Start-up Receives Funding and Looks to Hire Five Local Developers
Posted: Feb 19, 2008
Founder Aims to Repeat Success of Previous Venture
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Yahoo, eBay, RIM and Salesforce.com lead upcoming Business Technology Workshop
Posted: Feb 11, 2008
Top Tech Tools to Increase Profits and Drive Business Growth
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Innovation Centre and Algoma U Welcome Strategic Advisor Computer Games Technology
Posted: Dec 13, 2007
Hammond to work jointly with SSMIC and Algoma U to promote gaming sector
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SSMIC Incubator Client Awarded Additional Ontario Solar Power Supply Contracts
Posted: Dec 7, 2007
Sault Ste. Marie to host largest solar farm in Canada with Pod Generating Group’s investment
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(archived)
Creating Competitive Advantage - Intellectual Property Secrets to Success
Posted: Nov 29, 2007
Kellogg School of Management Professor Leads Expert Speakers on IP
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(archived)
Christmas Cheer is Open for Business
Posted: Nov 27, 2007
Christmas Cheer and the Sault Star Santa Fund make sure every child - every family - has a bright and merry holiday season
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(archived)
Get ready for National Technology Week
Posted: Oct 29, 2007
November 5th to 9th
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(archived)
And the winner is...
Posted: Oct 26, 2007
Results for 3rd Annual SSMARt IT Awards
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(archived)
Tickets on sale now for October 25th IT Awards!
Posted: Oct 12, 2007
Don't delay - get your requests in today!
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(archived)
Local Businesses Facing IT Crunch
Posted: Sep 18, 2007
Demand is high for skilled IT professionals
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(archived)
They're back!
Posted: Sep 6, 2007
Nominations Now Open for SSMARt IT Awards
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(archived)
Giving Start Ups a Leg Up
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
Giving Start Ups a Leg Up
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(archived)
GIS Portal Available to the city of Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
Interactive Maps Now Available on City Website
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(archived)
IT Brightens the Community
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
IT Brightens the Community
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(archived)
IT Wise Neat Stuff From IT Buffs
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
IT Wise Neat Stuff From IT Buffs
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(archived)
i4success Community IT Strategy to diversify the economy
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
i4success Community IT Strategy to diversify the economy
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(archived)
SSMIC links entrepreneurs to $ to hire experts
Posted: Aug 30, 2007
SSMIC links entrepreneurs to $ to hire experts
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Orazietti Announces $250,000 Investment at Algoma University College
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
McGuinty Government Helps Develop Gaming Technology Centre in Partnership with AUC and Innovation Centre
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(archived)
Orazietti Announces $50,000 for the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
Posted: Jul 5, 2007
McGuinty Government Investment Helping to Create New Computer Game Industry in Sault Ste. Marie
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Market Development
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Renowned “Prince of Persia” video game producer helps ProtoLaunch take off in Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Oct 9, 2009
Ben Mattes, producer from Ubisoft Montreal will host three workshops in Sault Ste. Marie including the first ProtoLaunch workshop on October 17
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation contributes $461, 800 to an innovative youth gaming initiative
Posted: Jun 5, 2009
OTF funding over a three year period to run ProtoLaunch aimed at developing skills for youth in the Algoma region
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Learn about Dianne Buckner’s “Top Ten Lessons from Dragons’ Den” at the Business Bootcamp for youth
Posted: Feb 19, 2009
Free event shares entrepreneurial lessons and funding opportunities for youth and students
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Learn how to commercialize new technologies at “The Technology Transfer Process” workshop
Posted: Jan 5, 2009
Full day workshop for entrepreneurs and SMEs breaks down the technology transfer process to help advance businesses
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“Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur” Workshop is coming to Sault Ste. Marie
Posted: Sep 30, 2008
Register today to learn from real-life investors and entrepreneurs
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(archived)
Get Serious About Video Games at Upcoming Workshop
Posted: Apr 11, 2008
Expert in “Serious Gaming” Visits SSM
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(archived)
Get Serious About Video Game Design at Upcoming Workshops
Posted: Mar 26, 2008
Experts in “Serious Gaming” and “Photoshop for Gaming” Visit SSM
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Youth-Run Companies Open for Business as Entrepreneurship Program Comes to a Close
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
SSMIC is pleased to announce the launch of 10 youth-run businesses in Sault Ste. Marie thanks to the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP).
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