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The National Homeland Defense Foundation (NHDF) today announced the ten finalists for the Sixth Annual National Security Innovation Competition to be held at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs this April 27th. Nearly 40 different projects competed, seeking the approval of 27  judges from across the US, representing scientists and technologists from industry and government agencies. The University of Calgary project is the only non-American entrant chosen as a Top Ten finalist. Read the rest of this entry »

Crowdsourced graphic design services provider 99designs, together with Sharkwater Productions, has launched a logo design contest as part of a global branding campaign for award-winning filmmaker and eco-activist Rob Stewart’s new film, (R)Evolution. Read the rest of this entry »

Trend Micro’s 3^rd annual “What’s Your Story” video contest encourages young people to tell their stories about online safety. Teens, schools and other video enthusiasts have until April 3^rd to submit their entries and everyone can view and vote for their favourite through April 17^{th. Read the rest of this entry »}

The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is working with the Government of Canada, though its Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Office in San Francisco-Silicon Valley, to announce a prestigious development opportunity for Canadian companies working in Information and Communication Technology and Digital Media. Read the rest of this entry »

The Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) announces the 2012 “Call for Entries” for the fourth annual festival. Film submissions of short films, feature length, animation and documentaries must meet one of the following two qualifications: Read the rest of this entry »

TELUS and The Globe and Mail have announced the launch of The Challenge, the second annual contest inviting Canadian small business owners to present their biggest business challenge for the opportunity to win a $100,000 grant from TELUS. Entrepreneurs across Canada are invited to submit entries and be judged by a panel that includes entrepreneurs and small business experts. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Uniprix Stadium this morning, Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Youth Fusion, Robotique FIRST Québec and Montreal Hooked on School, along with partners from the education community, launched the first Quebec Robotics Festival. Bringing together more than 5,000 people from 67 schools in Quebec, one in Ontario and four in the United States, this major event features high school and elementary students taking part in a series of significant technological challenges. The initiative aims to familiarize students with science and new technology, and inspire young Quebecers to stay in and succeed at school. Read the rest of this entry »

Maverick director Robert Rodriguez has teamed up with tech innovator AMD to launch the VISIONary Young Directors Contest. Aspiring film makers have the chance to win a trip to Austin City Limits (ACL) October 12-14, 2012 to meet Rodriguez in person, as well as cutting-edge film editing technology from HP to jump start their movie making careers. Read the rest of this entry »

via Banff Media Festival News: Not only is the BANFF World Media Festival chock-full of networking and meeting opportunities to access industry heavyweights, as well as insightful and informative workshops and sessions, but there are a number of exciting competitions to give you and your work the opportunity to shine, too. Read the rest of this entry »

Imagine the opportunity to stay in the heart of the city for every long weekend in 2013.  Experience the events, shopping, theatre, dining and attractions all just steps away from Toronto’s Entertainment Hotel. The Delta Chelsea has launched its biggest contest ever by challenging the Facebook community to raise over 10,000 “Likes” on the Delta Chelsea Facebook page by July 31, 2012! Read the rest of this entry »