We are proud to work with the following program partners:

iCORE was established inOctober 1999 by the Government of Alberta to foster an expanding community ofexceptional researchers in the field of informatics. As part of the Governmentof Alberta's strategy to create a globally competitive knowledge-based economicsector, iCORE is directing its support to areas in which Alberta has a chanceto develop internationally recognized research teams. iCORE invests in peopleof the highest calibre, research scientists who work on fundamental and appliedproblems in informatics. Visit www.icore.ca to find out more about iCORE.

IVAC is a new investment initiative fromAVAC which provides investment and other assistance to Alberta businesses inthe ICT, life sciences and other industrial technology sectors to help them getto the best possible start in their fields. The fund addresses a shortage ofavailable funding from third-party investors for new and existing companies andalso provides mentoring, marketing and operational guidance and other supportto help Alberta businesses become competitive in both local and global markets.Visit www.avacltd.com to find out moreabout IVAC.

Alberta Ingenuity was established todevelop internationally competitive science and engineering expertise in theprovince. It supports the highest quality basic and applied research in scienceand engineering disciplines through its awards programs. Alberta Ingenuity drawsfunding from a $1 billion endowment established and managed by the Governmentof Alberta to build the capacity for innovation, especially in areas with longlasting social and economic impact. Visit www.albertaingenuity.ca to find outmore about Alberta Ingenuity.