On Saturday, March 18th, TechAlliance had the pleasure of partnering with one of Western University’s largest student entrepreneurship organizations, Western Founders Network, to bring London’s first Future View conference. The conference brought together students, industry and hobbyists alike to learn about the future of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Featuring speakers from across North America, the…
Bryan Addeman, now 29, is leading a cutting edge start-up at IBM Canada. He is a symbol of two important shifting trends in London. First, he represents a growing wave of student entrepreneurs who choose London as their first home to grow their business acumen and set themselves up for success. Second, he represents a…
Hey #ldnont, I am thrilled to be returning to London as TechAlliance’s Business Analyst for Youth! On top of the standard responsibilities of the Business Services team, such as coaching entrepreneurs, I also have the privilege of leading collaborations with Propel at Western and Leap Junction at Fanshawe. I see this as an opportunity to…
Written by Allison Price, Director, Programs & Engagement I recently found out that January is #mentoringmonth. Simply search that hashtag in Twitter and you will see the significant impact that mentoring has. This quickly got me thinking about all of the wonderful opportunities available locally to give back as a mentor or to receive mentorship, and the number…
This blog post originally appeared on ZTR’s website. Visit ZTR.com for more info. As environmental standards evolve in the European market, the railway industry is looking for innovative products to save operational dollars while allowing them to comply with environmental standards. ZTR Control Systems recognized the need for locomotive systems to advance performance and reduce…
This blog was written by Business Services Analyst Jeremy Ward. We have some amazing tech talent in London; people who are starting to make waves on a global scale. London has been a prime market for product testing for years, and now tech companies are launching and refining their products here before going to the…
This blog post was written by Business Services analyst Harman Malhi. Queue the motion sickness Canadians are great innovators – just look in our own backyard. The forest city is home to some of the top research institutions in Canada, including Robarts, Lawson Health Research Institute, and Western University. We have some of the brightest…
Hey London, I’m looking forward to helping your business grow. Ok, so it might be a bit cheesy to borrow straight from a TechAlliance tagline, but that’s exactly what gets me jazzed up. If I can make a connection, help you find funding, or set you on the right path for business success, then it’s…