When
is Science and Technology Week and how can I get involved?
Alberta Science and Technology Week happens every October and celebrates
the achievements of Alberta's science and technology communities and
promotes the role that science and technology play in our lives. For
more information about this exciting week visit the Science and Technology Week web site or call
(780) 427-0285.
I
own a small business and I would like more information on bringing my
business online. Are there any resources that might be helpful?
The E-Business InfoKit is an interactive resource for small and medium-sized
business in Alberta, answering the most common questions and concerns
about e-commerce and online business. The two CD InfoKit, complete with
a supplementary workbook, is available for $19.95 through The Business
Link at 1-800-272-9675. An online version of can be accessed, free of
charge, at www.e-businessinfokit.ca
I
own a technology company in Alberta and I am looking for information
about the high-tech scene in Alberta?
Visit the TechFiles section on the Alberta Innovation and Science web
site for all the latest information of interest to the high technology
industry. The site includes valuable links, a database of other technology
companies and the latest news of what is happening in Alberta.
What
is technology commercialization?
Technology commercialization involves the conversion of Intellectual
Property into commercially viable products, services or applications
that are for sale by the private sector, on a profitable, sustainable,
exportable, long-term basis. Basically, technology commercialization
takes place when a technological concept or idea becomes a marketable
product.