Canadian Innovation Exchange

About the CIX Top 20

2011 SUBMISSIONS FOR THE CIX TOP 20 ARE NOW CLOSED.

The CIX Top 20 is a unique program designed to showcase Canada's hottest innovative companies working in Digital Media and Information and Communication Technology.

An expert panel of innovation leaders will select 20 technology companies from across Canada to be featured in a live showcase at CIX 2011, taking place December 1st at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. 

The CIX Top 20 will serve as an elite index of the most forward-looking companies in the Canadian innovation ecosystem, and work to connect the key players driving technology-based business both in Canada and beyond.

WHO SHOULD ENTER?

The CIX Top 20 is open to any Canadian company working in Digital Media or Information and Communication Technology with annual reveunes under $10 million.

Selected companies will be chosen based on the entrants' demonstration of excellence in innovation, growth potential, competitive advantage and strength of business model.

WHAT WILL I GET?

Being selected as part of the CIX Top 20 is an incredible opportunity that will allow you to:

  • Present live at an elite showcase at the 2011 Canadian Innovation Exchange, Canada's premier forum for key leaders in the innovation economy
  • Connect with potential partners and investors during networking events and facilitated meetings throughout CIX with one complimentary registration to the event
  • Attend an exclusive dinner with principal Canadian and international VCs and corporate investors
  • Gain broad media and industry recognition with the CIX Top 20 Media Package, consisting of:
    • A press release announcing your company as part of the Top 20
    • A dedicated online profile for your company on the CIX website
    • Inclusion in a CIX Top 20 announcement to the entire CIX database, which includes leaders in the innovation ecosystem from across the country
    • A web marketing kit to promote your company as part of the Top 20
    • A featured sponsor story and ad in the CIX Source

For more information, please contact:

Tiffany Rushton
416.921.3171 ext. 227 | trushton@achillesmedia.com

Speakers
  • Dr. Geordie Rose
    D-Wave Systems
    Founder & CTO

  • Marcel LeBrun
    Salesforce Radian6
    Senior Vice President & General Manager, Digital Media

  • Lewis Gersh
    Metamorphic Ventures
    Managing Partner

  • Paul Ciriello
    Fairhaven Capital
    Managing Director

  • Peter van der Gracht
    Signal Set
    CEO

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