Calgary’s XPrize Canada hub builds foundation in its first year

In the last year, XPrize’s Canada hub, located at the University of Calgary, has set the groundwork for boosting the country's innovation economy. Last May, XPrize announced its first international hub, which landed at UCalgary. In its first year of operation, the hub has been connecting with the broader Calgary community while opening new fellowship and internship opportunities for students. The...
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Education

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Community News

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Arts, Entertainment and Sports

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Crime & Public Safety

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