MEVA Gives Award to Inventor of Paediatric Prosthetic Device

Cheered enthusiastically by MEVA member Tom Tessier, 1st place winner Matthew Gale smiles broadly, as MEVA Treasurer Jeff Bergal presents Matthew with a cheque for $1,000.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, several hundred people converged on Winnipeg’s Innovation Alley, for a big North Forge Technology Exchange block party. They were treated to 3D scans, virtual reality demonstrations, and an inspiring display by over 30 of the neighbourhood’s amazing startup technology companies. The first part of the event, which featured a very exciting announcement by Bell Canada, was emceed by Ziya Tong, the ever-popular co-host of the Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet. Next, 103.1 Virgin Radio host Ace Burpee animated the crowd, during a rapid-fire event called Pitch Idol. Each participant had just ninety seconds… (read more)

Photo courtesy of  Wayne Perkins, Relish New Brand Experience http://relishbranding.ca

Electric Vehicles: fun for EVeryone! Want to know how? Join us!

Over five thousand vehicles registered in our province have electric motors. More and more Manitobans are becoming interested in electric-powered cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, boats and more. A few savvy Manitobans have converted various internal-combustion-powered vehicles to electric power. Some have purchased electric vehicles (EVs) which were manufactured in factories. Others are contemplating an EV purchase or conversion. Some don’t own a motorized vehicle, but, like every EV enthusiast, they promote greater public and private use of clean, energy-efficient, electric vehicles.