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News Release
September 22, 2011
TECTERRA Launches Commercialization Support Services Program
CALGARY, September 22, 2011:
A program that will accelerate the success of new and growing geomatics
business ventures was launched by TECTERRA today. The
Commercialization Support Services (CSS) program provides funds
assisting geomatics entrepreneurs in the implementation of best-practice
techniques in the development, management and growth of their business.
The program recognizes that while the
technological innovation is key to driving geomatics development, a need for
business skills support is also required for success. The CSS program
offers Canadian geomatics entrepreneurs financial support to develop and
adopt business skills and practices in several areas that include: strategic
planning, human resources management, go-to-market strategies,
communications and branding, and intellectual property management.
“This is a unique program that will set the
geomatics entrepreneurs on a path to success with their new businesses,”
said TECTERRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohamed Abousalem. “CSS
leverages expert services available through other organizations and
professionals. We’re proud to offer CSS as an opportunity for geomatics
entrepreneurs to build their business skills and bring their products
successfully to market.”
TECTERRA will pay up to $50K in eligible costs in
any one calendar year per applicant. Funds are paid to Approved Service
Providers (ASP) that are either referred through TECTERRA’s existing vendor
list or are identified by the applicant and approved under this program.
CSS requires the applicant to repay 25 per cent of the total cost at project
completion while 75 per cent is a non-repayable grant.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Cheyenne Steffen
Marketing Communications Manager
Direct: 403-532-4278
csteffen@tecterra.com
