September 7, 2023
V13 Policetech Accelerator to Attend Canadian Congress
NCFDC is pleased to announce that the V13 Policetech Accelerator (a joint initiative with the Cobourg Police Service) is an official partner for the Canadian Institute’s Canadian Congress on Real Time Crime Center Operations & Tech Integration, taking place October 4-5, 2023, in Toronto. At the event, participants will develop a greater understanding of coordinated operational excellence in policing, network with fellow law enforcement experts, exchange ideas, insights and innovations and dismantle information silos.The V13 Policetech Accelerator will have three booths at the event including a start-up showcase highlighting the work of accelerator clients Pegasus Aero and The Mapping Network (the latter having received $25,000 in matching, performance-based seed funding via NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative in southern Ontario, with the support of FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada).
The team from Pegasus Aero demoing their UAV technology in Cobourg last year.
The Mapping Network delivering a Helium workshop for community innovation at Venture13 this summer.
“This is a great opportunity to showcase the importance of innovation in policing—such as providing real-time data and situational awareness for first responders,” said Joe Miller. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Canadian Institute to help police adopt new technologies and methodologies, and to highlight the work done through our accelerator joint initiative.”
You can join the Cobourg Police Service, NCFDC and our partners at the Congress in October. We will delve into an array of topics from budgeting and procurement to the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Register today (click here) and save 10% with promo code D10-999-V1324.
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Police Tech Conference & Expo: April 30 – May 1
Hosted by the Canadian Institute, the Police Tech Conference & Expo returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will allow you to experience the convergence of Canada’s senior law enforcement officers and the trailblazers of innovative technology companies.
Contact Us
To learn more about this project and the V13 Policetech Accelerator, please contact Joe Miller, Business Development Officer.
Joe Miller
Business Development Officer
905.372.8315 x244
jmiller@ncfdc.ca
Contact Joe Miller
739 D’Arcy Street, Suite 120
Cobourg, Ontario K9A 0H6
phone: 905-372-8315
toll free: 1-866-670-1191
fax: 905-372-2238
email: info@ncfdc.ca
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Joe Miller (B.Sc., Notre Dame) is an entrepreneur, innovator and intellectual property specialist with extensive experience in technology transfer. Throughout his career he has led strategic ventures at the University Health Network (UHN), the Innovation Cluster, and Ontario Tech, where he was responsible for the University’s IP identification, evaluation, administration and commercialization.
Areas of expertise include IP value creation, technology evaluation, tech transfer, commercialization grant writing, collaborative strategies and start-up assistance.