Sponsors commit to supporting Campbell River’s own tech competition
The City of Campbell River and the Campbell River Area Angel Group (CRAAG) are delighted to announce new sponsorship agreements for the NexStream Tech Competition.
Poseidon Ocean Systems, Moeller Matthews, CR Lawyers, Shelter Point Distillery and Pacific Sands Beach Resort are joining Spring and Foresight as the competition’s official sponsors.
"Poseidon is proud to sponsor the NexStream Tech Competition. NexStream offers innovators an opportunity to develop new, forward-thinking solutions to industry challenges. As a company that’s dedicated to helping aquaculture organizations worldwide find creative, environmentally sound solutions for their specific needs, we are excited to see that this year’s competition is showcasing food security and sustainability,” says Rick Segal, chief executive officer of Poseidon Ocean Systems.
NexStream 2.0 has up to $300,000 in total funding up for grabs. Have an idea that you’d like to pitch? There’s still time to apply! Complete the expression of interest form at nexstream.is/expression-of-interest before 11:59 p.m. PDT on Oct. 31, 2020.
“We are excited to welcome Poseidon Ocean Systems, Moeller Matthews, CR Lawyers, Shelter Point Distillery and Pacific Sands Beach Resort to the NexStream Tech Competition. We’re grateful for their support, and the continuing support of Spring and Foresight,” said Rose Klukas, the City’s economic development officer. “Each year, NexStream’s teams apply themselves—and technology—to the task of solving industry challenges that affect communities like Campbell River. The funds and expertise provided by CRAAG and our supportive network of sponsors are helping to drive NexStream and its innovators forward.”
Visit nexstream.is for more information about the competition, including this year’s challenge categories.
Interested in exploring other ways to become involved with the competition? Learn how you can contribute to NexStream by investing in the competition, mentoring participants or donating resources such as tools and workspaces at nexstream.is/contribute.