The 2016 ASTech Awards are one week away and Bennett Jones is proud to once again be a supporter of the event and an ongoing sponsor of ASTech. 16 finalists will vie for top honours at the 27th annual awards ceremony on October 28 at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton. Finalists represent the pinnacle of innovation and achievement in science and technology across Alberta.
Bennett Jones Martin Kratz is a member of the ASTech board of directors and is the governance chair of the executive committee. He is a partner in Bennett Jones Calgary office and head of the intellectual property practice at the firm.
Martin says, “Bennett Jones invests in ASTech because of the positive impact it provides to Albertans. ASTech helps make our province more attractive for science and technology business investment. It also helps attract and inspire leaders in innovation and business. The ASTech Awards are a celebration of this and congratulations to all the finalists.”
On the same night as the awards, the Next Gen Innovators Showcase will be held, which will profile the up-and-coming innovation projects in Alberta that are ready for the spotlight. This year, 13 of the nearly 30 Next Gen Innovators are students from across the province.
Bennett Jones sponsorship of ASTech is part of the firm's overall support for the innovation sector in Alberta. In April 2016, Bennett Jones launched Kickstart, a program to provide startups and entrepreneurs with the legal advice they need to help them grow. More on Kickstart is available at https://www.bennettjones.com/Kickstart/
Bennett Jones Martin Kratz is a member of the ASTech board of directors and is the governance chair of the executive committee. He is a partner in Bennett Jones Calgary office and head of the intellectual property practice at the firm.
Martin says, “Bennett Jones invests in ASTech because of the positive impact it provides to Albertans. ASTech helps make our province more attractive for science and technology business investment. It also helps attract and inspire leaders in innovation and business. The ASTech Awards are a celebration of this and congratulations to all the finalists.”
On the same night as the awards, the Next Gen Innovators Showcase will be held, which will profile the up-and-coming innovation projects in Alberta that are ready for the spotlight. This year, 13 of the nearly 30 Next Gen Innovators are students from across the province.
Bennett Jones sponsorship of ASTech is part of the firm's overall support for the innovation sector in Alberta. In April 2016, Bennett Jones launched Kickstart, a program to provide startups and entrepreneurs with the legal advice they need to help them grow. More on Kickstart is available at https://www.bennettjones.com/Kickstart/
