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How to make partnerships your company's superpower
11 March 2020 | By Ian McDonald in: Opinion, The Disruptor
Partnerships can be an innovative solution with strong opportunities. It can also bring a series of challenges and hit a wall. Companies that can successfully partner can receive exponential returns. The… Read more
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The evolution of tech scouting for strategic advantage
29 November 2019 | By Ian McDonald in: Opinion, The Disruptor
Iain McDonald talks about his scouting approach to finding startup partners and leveraging opportunities on his recent visit to Israel as part of the Communitech global innovation tour. Read more
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The changing face of corporate-startup partnerships
07 November 2019 | By Ian McDonald in: Enterprise, Featured, Opinion, The Disruptor
In the past the relationship between corporations and startups could be adversary or at least arms-length as corporations feared the threat of disruption posed by startups, today however corporate organizations… Read more
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Silicon Valley to Canadian tech founders: Think bigger
09 July 2015 | By Chris Plunkett in: Ecosystem, Featured, News, Startups
Auvik and Bridgit were two of the many Canadian companies that participated in C100's 48 Hours in the Valley, where they made connections and got valuable insights. Read more
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Tulip Retail and Voices.com take on NYC with a little help from their friends
29 May 2015 | By Chris Plunkett in: Featured, News, Small to Mid Size, Startups
Canadian startups Tulip Retail and Voices.com hope to expand into the American market by breaking into New York City with help from the CDMN Soft Landing Program and the Canadian Technology Accelerator… Read more
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Manulife opens RED Lab in Communitech Hub
29 August 2014 | By Chris Plunkett in: Announcements, News
The RED Lab will focus on exploring and prototyping different technology solutions for Manulife, with the goal of providing their customers with intuitive, quick and transparent access to their financial… Read more
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Re-think, re-invent and re-connect at Tech Leadership Conference May 29
12 May 2014 | By Chris Plunkett in: Uncategorized
The 2014 Tech Leadership Conference will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, world-class thought leaders with the best talent in the Waterloo Region tech sector for a day dedicated to re-thinking… Read more
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Communitech sends two Canadian companies to Google for Entrepreneurs events in Silicon Valley
04 March 2014 | By Chris Plunkett in: Uncategorized
Communitech is the only Canadian Google for Entrepreneurs tech hub, and this has provided increased opportunity for startups. Read more
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Communitech strengthens technology partnership with India
28 February 2014 | By Chris Plunkett in: Uncategorized
The Canadian Digital Media Network has a new partnership with the Global Superangels Forum of India. This opens up opportunities for Canadian and Indian companies to build stronger relationships. Read more
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Federal budget provides funding to create Open Data Institute
12 February 2014 | By Chris Plunkett in: Uncategorized
The Open Data Institute seeks to empower governments to embrace Open Data and Open Government. Read more