Scaling Up ScaleUP: WEtech Alliance Unveils ScaleUP Accelerator 2.0 and Welcomes Cohort 8

Thanks to a renewed four-year partnership with Libro Credit Union and Invest WindsorEssex, WEtech Alliance is excited to announce the program’s most ambitious iteration to date, with a host of new initiatives aimed at propelling participating entrepreneurs to greater heights of growth and success.

Resimate Awarded $1M From CMHC to Lead Backyard Home Innovation in Canada

A team of housing innovators are looking to help homeowners unlock the potential of their backyards as a semi-finalist in Round 5 of the Housing Supply Challenge. DETAILS

Opreto Joins the AWS Partner Network to Enhance Custom Software Development with AWS DevOps Solutions

Opreto Corporation, a custom software development company, is proud to announce that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Tier Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN). DETAILS

Windsor App Encourages Cross-Border Exploration of Mural Artworks

A cross-border mural tour aimed at bringing life to city streets encourages residents to step outside and explore their local neighbourhoods through the lens of art. DETAILS

i-5O Announces Strategic Partnership with Cohere to Enhance AI-Powered Manufacturing Solutions

i-5O, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for manufacturing optimization, has forged a strategic partnership with Cohere, a prominent player in AI language models (LLMs), as part of Cohere’s Startup Program. DETAILS

Nature Fresh Farms Using AI Technology to Help Develop More Sustainable Farming

Nature Fresh Farms is using AI technology to help develop more sustainable farming to reduce food waste. DETAILS

More Tech & Innovation News:

• WEtech Alliance Launches Tech Connect Summer Socials: Downtown Windsor Edition
• WEtech Welcomes Maitri Mou to the Team
• First Summer Company Networking Event Connects Entrepreneurs
• Medical innovation: Bright Windsor Sisters Lead the Way
• Check out even more tech & innovation news HERE

Getting Press for Your Brand (July 24)

Join us for an exclusive workshop designed to unlock the secrets of gaining valuable press coverage for your brand. Led by seasoned PR and Marketing professional, Camille Kennedy, this session will cover essential components of a successful PR strategy, including crafting compelling press releases, building targeted media lists, mastering the art of pitching to journalists, and enhancing personal branding to attract media attention.

Tech Connect Summer Socials - Downtown Art Walk - Jul 17

An evening of art, innovation, and community, in partnership with DENIAL, the creative forces behind Free For All Walls. This unique after-work social is an invitation to explore our vibrant downtown murals, guided by WindsorEats. DETAILS

Innovation Blueprint: Windsor - Jul 25

Learn about the power of a growth mindset and how it can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Uncover the key steps to defining the problem your idea solves and describing the value it delivers. Find out how to stand out from the competition and assess market sizing for your idea. Get the lowdown on what an MVP is and why it's crucial to launching your idea. DETAILS

Marketing 101 Workshop - Jul 31

An engaging and insightful workshop designed for entrepreneurs that want to elevate their business strategy. Whether you’re launching a startup or refining an existing business, this workshop will give you the tools to determine the market need for your product, refining your value proposition and more. DETAILS

Tech Connect Summer Socials - Tech Talk & Taps - Jul 31

An evening of insight, networking, and community at Craft Heads in downtown Windsor. This special event features a Q&A session with University of Windsor Alumni, Darrell Etherington, Network Development professional at OMERS Ventures, founder of The Angle, startup and venture advisor, and former managing editor at TechCrunch. DETAILS

Upcoming Hackforge Events

Check out these upcoming tech events from Hackforge. DETAILS

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More Tech Events:

• Wednesday Wisdom Networking Event - Jul 17
• Sunshine and Synergy Business Social - July 18
• #ElevateFest2024 Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends July 31 (Use code ELEVATEWETECH24 for an additional 20% off!)
• Financial Foundations: Growth and Expansion - July 31
• Check out even more Tech Events HERE

Women in Mobility Peer Group Now Accepting New Members

The Women in Mobility Peer Group is a space for women in mobility in Windsor-Essex and surrounding regions to learn from each other and industry experts, share opportunities, explore synergies & provide tools and connections for growth.

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