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VIDEO – AI/ML Innovations $AIML.ca $FIRZF Uses #AI & Machine Learning to Make Waves in The $245bn Global Digital Health Monitoring Market $ADK.ca $PFM.ca $DM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:32 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021

Tim Daniels / Executive Chairman of AI/ML Innovations Inc. / (CSE:AIML / OTC:FIRZF) explains how the Toronto-based business is focusing on acquiring and furthering Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies that can address urgent societal needs.

The firm’s key subsidiary, Health Gauge, is a leading digital health solutions provider that’s poised to disrupt the traditional healthcare industry by providing A.I. innovations and services that improve health outcomes, while at the same time reducing costs and stresses on the overburdened healthcare infrastructure. 

AI/ML Highlights:

  • Recently showcased its proof-of-concept deployment in a study funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Health Gauge aims to penetrate the $245bn global digital health monitoring market by partnering with leading channel partners, health benefits providers, and end-users
  • Will do this via its proprietary combination of digital health monitoring devices, AI-based software, and cloud computing platform.

 Take a seat and learn more about AI/ML and its ambitious vision for the future.

VIDEO – Molecule $MLCL.ca Is At The Forefront of The Cannabis Beverage Revolution, with Landmark Licensing Deal And Estimated Revenue Run Rate of $18.5m $WEED.ca $TPX.A.ca $ACB.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021

Phil Waddington / President and CEO of Molecule Holdings Inc. / (MLCL:CSE) discusses the craft-focused, cannabis beverage production company’s cutting-edge work in the nascent Canadian market. 

Boasting a 200,000 square foot production facility based in Ontario, the company has just been given the green light to begin selling its unique line of cannabis-infused beverages throughout Canada, starting in Ontario and Québec. 

The company’s recent partnership with Vortex Cannabis Inc. allows Molecule to bring its unique line of cannabis-infused beverage products to market this year, while completing its own sales amendment application. 

Molecule Highlights:

  • Molecule’s recent deal with Vortex Cannabis Inc. allows it to begin selling its unique line of cannabis-infused beverages throughout Canada this year.
  • Vortex will sell products produced by Molecule to provincial retailers, starting with Ontario and Québec.
  • Molecule has a 200,000 square foot production facility based in Ontario, offering huge capacity.
  • The company forecasts 2021 Q1 revenue of $3.5m, 2021 Q2 revenue of $5.8m, and a 2021 Run Rate revenue of $18.5m
  • An early leap of faith into this emerging industry in 2018 has positioned the company well ahead of the pack now.
  • “We are excited to move into full scale production and sale,” says CEO Phil Waddington.

Barrett-Jackson Auction Selects Draganfly $DFLY.ca $DFLYF $FLT.ca $UAVS $ALPP

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:22 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Selects Draganfly to Utilize its Vital Intelligence Technology and Varigard Disinfectant Spraying Delivered by Drones at its March 2021 Auction

  • Announced Barrett-Jackson Auction Company (“Barrett-Jackson”) will implement Draganfly’s Safely Opening Sites protocol for its March 2021 collector car auction in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Over the main auction days of Barrett-Jackson’s March event, Draganfly will provide its Vital Intelligence system kiosks, to provide employees with vital sign screening to help ensure a safer workplace environment and customer experience during the event.
  • Draganfly will also be providing spraying services using patented drone technology of the Varigard one-of-a-kind, revolutionary organic sanitizer that provides up to 24-hour of pathogen sequestration and kill-efficacy.

Los Angeles, CA., Jan. 28, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced Barrett-Jackson Auction Company (“Barrett-Jackson”) will implement Draganfly’s Safely Opening Sites protocol for its March 2021 collector car auction in Scottsdale, AZ.

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions ® , is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events.

Over the main auction days of Barrett-Jackson’s March event, Draganfly will provide its Vital Intelligence system kiosks, to provide employees with vital sign screening to help ensure a safer workplace environment and customer experience during the event. Draganfly will also be providing spraying services using patented drone technology of the Varigard one-of-a-kind, revolutionary organic sanitizer that provides up to 24-hour of pathogen sequestration and kill-efficacy.

Draganfly’s Vital Intelligence technology Smart Vital assessment platform and telehealth app can automatically detect with voluntary consent body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and O2 saturation, all from a camera that takes seconds to capture the information. The technology will be deployed via a kiosk and smartphones.

Draganfly’s propriety Varigard 24hr pathogen sequestration and kill sanitizing spray applied via patented drone technology has also successfully helped enable the 2021 College Basketball season to open amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/Draganfly/forums/discussion/topics/754121-barrett-jackson-auction-selects-draganfly/messages/2300754#message

Binovi $VISN.ca $BNVIF Partners with STEM Sports(R) to Contribute to Curriculum that will be Binovi Connect Enabled $EYPT $KALA $PTON $WELL.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:08 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021
  • Announced a strategic partnership with STEM Sports® with the goal of contributing to a Binovi Connect enabled curriculum for their K-8 programs.
  • STEM Sports® provides a turnkey K-8 supplemental curriculum that uses sports as the real-life application to drive STEM-based learning in classrooms, after-school programs, and camps.
  • STEM Sports® programs are currently active in a variety of school districts within 49 of the 50 US states.

January 28, 2021 –  Toronto, New York – Binovi Technologies Corp., (Binovi) (TSXV:VISN ) | ( OTC:BNVIF ) | ( GR:2EYA), a leader in neuro-vision performance technology, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with STEM Sports® with the goal of contributing to a Binovi Connect enabled curriculum for their K-8 programs. STEM Sports® provides a turnkey K-8 supplemental curriculum that uses sports as the real-life application to drive STEM-based learning in classrooms, after-school programs, and camps. STEM Sports® programs are currently active in a variety of school districts within 49 of the 50 US states. Additionally, STEM Sports® has been awarded a STEM.org Accredited™ Educational Experience trustmark! STEM.org Educational Research is the longest operating, privately held, STEM education research and credentialing organization in America, serving over 4,500 schools, districts, and organizations in over 25 countries.

“Investing in STEM-focused or STEM-based programs has proven time and time again to be a powerful way for companies to give back and to help promote new avenues of thinking. With this partnership, Binovi is teaming up with an already strong group in STEM Sports® to develop an important set of skills that often go overlooked. We’re excited for how Jeff and his team will be able to improve the lives —in the classroom, on the field, and in everyday life— of these young minds,” said Adam Cegielski, Binovi Founder & CEO.

“We have and will continue to collaborate with partners that see the value in investing in the education of today’s students so that they can enhance the future workforce. Binovi literally sees the opportunity to enhance the technology aspects that we provide in our curricula to the benefit of K-8 schools and afterschool programs,” said Jeff Golner, STEM Sports® President & CEO.

There has been a significant influx of capital and concentration of efforts in STEM-related efforts, with grants from Disney putting $200,000 ( NYSE: DIS) into STEM programs in central Florida, tire manufacturing giants Goodyear celebrating 20 years of STEM education investment ( NASDAQ: GT ) and Bridgestone continuing their investment in a STEM-focused automotive training program (OTC US: BRDCY ) STEM-based automotive training programs at local colleges , and partnering with NFL star Larry Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund to provide underserved youth with the technology they need to facilitate their education.

“Using athletics as a vehicle for learning is a powerful way to instill real-life skills into young minds that will drive them to succeed both in the game and in life. By joining forces with STEM Sports®, we aim to open their student athletes’ eyes to these new skills, as well as tools to promote skill advancement and performance improvement that will serve them in the same way now and throughout their lives,” commented Tania Archer, Binovi Head of Commercialization & Strategic Partnerships.

Read more: https://agoracom.com/ir/BinoviTechnologies/forums/discussion/topics/754116-binovi-partners-with-stem-sports-r-to-contribute-to-curriculum-that-will-be-binovi-connect-enabled/messages/2300748#message

Novamind $NM.ca Reaches Major Milestones for #Ketamine and #Spravato(TM) Treatments $RVV.ca $MMED $PSYC.ca $FTRP.ca $CMPS $NUMI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:15 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021

  • Announced significant milestones at its Cedar Psychiatry clinics: administering over 5,000 ketamine treatments and over 2,000 Spravato™ treatments.
  • Clients receiving ketamine treatment at Novamind’s Cedar Psychiatry clinics are offered specialized therapy, pre- and post-ketamine-administration (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy).
  • Cedar Psychiatry specializes in evidence-based therapeutic protocols that facilitate the integration of ketamine experiences and optimize treatment outcomes for clients.

TORONTO, ON / January 28, 2021 / Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM) (“Novamind”), a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, is proud to announce significant milestones at its Cedar Psychiatry clinics: administering over 5,000 ketamine treatments and over 2,000 Spravato™ treatments.

Launched in 2016, Cedar Psychiatry is a leading provider of innovative, evidence-based mental health therapies in the United States.

Clients receiving ketamine treatment at Novamind’s Cedar Psychiatry clinics are offered specialized therapy, pre- and post-ketamine-administration (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy). Cedar Psychiatry specializes in evidence-based therapeutic protocols that facilitate the integration of ketamine experiences and optimize treatment outcomes for clients.

The number of ketamine treatments administered at Cedar Psychiatry clinics grew 90% from 2019 to 2020. During the same period, total Spravato™ treatments at Cedar Psychiatry clinics have grown over 400%. Spravato™ is a version of ketamine that was approved by the U.S. FDA for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in March 2019, and for major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation or behaviour in August 2020. Clinical research studies that supported FDA approval showed that Spravato™ can effectively benefit people with these conditions, which can be difficult to treat.

“Spravato™ requires specialized infrastructure and processes that can be difficult for small mental health practices to implement, but Cedar Psychiatry has the scale and expertise to effectively manage the challenges of offering these novel medications to our clients,” commented Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Novamind.

“The need for innovative mental health services has never been greater. This demand is reflected in a sharp increase in visits to our clinics, and the growing adoption by our clients of alternative mental health treatments” added Yaron Conforti, CEO and Director of Novamind.

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/Novamind/forums/discussion/topics/754111-novamind-reaches-major-milestones-for-ketamine-and-spravato-tm-treatments/messages/2300736#message

Avicanna $AVCN.ca $AVCNF Launches RHO Phyto™ Topical Gels in Canada and Initiates Clinical Studies $TRUL.ca $ACB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:59 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021
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  • RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gels will be initially available on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart™ online platform and expanded into specific consumer retail channels in February 2021.
  • Initiation of osteoarthritis preclinical trials in Canada in addition to the enrollment of the products into the UHN MC-RWE study to evaluate the effectiveness on pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression.

TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2021 — Avicanna Inc. (“ Avicanna ” or the “ Company “) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products is pleased to announce the launch of the RHO Phyto™ Deep Tissue Gels (the “ RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gels ”) through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart as well as through additional adult use channels. The Company is also pleased to announce the initiation of pre-clinical osteoarthritis evaluations after successful in vitro studies and the enrollment of the Deep Tissue Gels in the Medical Cannabis Real World Evidence (“ MC-RWE ”) study. The MC-RWE study is led by the University Health Network (“ UHN ”) with the goal to evaluate the effectiveness of medical cannabis on pain, sleep and other related comorbidities.

About the RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gels

The RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gels synergistically combine natural clove oil and menthol with cannabinoids and natural polyphenols in advanced emulsions which are optimized for faster absorption and deeper delivery. The RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gel formulations are also designed for long term cannabinoid shelf-life stability and accurate dosing with cooling sensation, and pleasant mint aroma. The deep tissue technology has been developed and optimized by Avicanna’s research and development team. Over the last 3 years, the RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gel formulations have been validated by a series of preclinical studies where both stability and enhanced absorption into the deeper layers of the skin were shown.

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/Avicanna/forums/discussion/topics/754105-avicanna-launches-rho-phyto-topical-gels-in-canada-and-initiates-clinical-studies/messages/2300727#message

Peak $PKK.ca $PKKFF Continues Expansion of Retailer Financing Program with Addition of 3rd Distributor $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca CTZ.ca $TRAD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:53 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021
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Montreal, Quebec–(January 28, 2021) – Peak Fintech Group Inc. (CSE: PKK) (OTCQX: PKKFF) (“Peak” or the “Company”), an innovative Fintech service provider to the Chinese commercial lending sector, today announced that beverage distributor Xiamen Guangzhui Ltd. (“Xiamen”) became the third distributor after Beijing Dianjing Company Ltd. and Beijing Jingying Corporate Management Ltd. to join the Company’s program specifically created to bring financing solutions to wholesale distributors and their retail clients through the Cubeler Lending Hub platform.

Xiamen has over 1,100 retail clients, including e-commerce giant JD.com, and owns distribution rights to several popular beverages in China, including exclusive rights for Red Bull energy drinks at PetroChina convenience stores in Guizhou province. Xiamen expects to distribute approximately 24 million cans of Red Bull per year worth about CAD$ 19.6M and will now use Peak’s Lending Hub powered program to finance its acquisitions of the popular energy drink. Clients purchasing merchandise from Xiamen are also eligible to have their purchase orders financed through the program.

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/PeakFintechGroup/forums/discussion/topics/754106-peak-continues-expansion-of-retailer-financing-program-with-addition-of-3rd-distributor/messages/2300730#message

ImagineAR $IP.ca $IPNFF and Interactive Marketing Promotions to Deliver Augmented Reality Engagements to US Automobile Event Marketplace $DBO.ca $YDX.ca $SEV.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:47 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021
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Three-year $150,000 SDK licensing and revenue sharing agreement executed.

  • Announced the execution of a three-year $150,000 SDK licensing plus revenue sharing agreement to deliver Augmented Reality (“AR”) immersive experiences integrated with the new IMP Event App ( www.touchaprize.com ).  
  • In 2019, IMP successfully delivered an AR Scavenger Hunt for the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show presented by Adamm. IMP recent Auto Show clients include: Greater Milwaukee , Alabama , St. Louis , Hawaii International, Sacramento , Orlando , Tampa and other Motor Trend shows.

VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa, Jan. 28, 2021 – Imagine AR Inc. (CSE:IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) (“ImagineAR”) and Interactive Marketing Promotions  (“IMP) , are excited to announce the execution of a three-year $150,000 SDK licensing plus revenue sharing agreement to deliver Augmented Reality (“AR”) immersive experiences integrated with the new IMP Event App ( www.touchaprize.com ).  In 2019, IMP successfully delivered an AR Scavenger Hunt for the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show presented by Adamm. IMP recent Auto Show clients include: Greater Milwaukee , Alabama , St. Louis , Hawaii International, Sacramento , Orlando , Tampa and other Motor Trend shows.

Using ImagineAR’s licensed AR SDK and cloud-based studio suite, IMP will be delivering immersive AR engagements for manufacturers to consumers attending online virtual and near future in-person automobile shows throughout North America.  In addition to on-site and virtual AR Scavenger Hunts, AR will be used to place leading product experts from automobile manufacturers virtually ‘on location’ with the consumer to provide new model information as either an avatar or hologram.

“ImagineAR continues to be the global leader in delivering dynamic mobile augmented reality engagements.  By integrating the ImagineAR platform with our IMP app, we are providing automobile shows the most advanced interactive consumer attendee engagement solution and data capture tool,” said Bob Kames, CEO IMP .

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/Imaginear/forums/discussion/topics/754103-imaginear-and-interactive-marketing-promotions-to-deliver-augmented-reality-engagements-to-us-automobile-event-marketplace/messages/2300725#message

Loop Insights $MTRX $RACMF Appoints Former Director Of Solution Architecture At NTT DATA, Tamer Shafik, As New Chief Technology Officer To Support Loop’s Global Scale $AT.ca $QTRH.ca $SNSR $BSQR $PTS.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:42 AM on Thursday, January 28th, 2021
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  • Announced the Company has appointed Tamer Shafik, former Director of Solution Architecture at NTT DATA Corp of Japan (TYO:9613), as its Chief Technology Officer, effective February 8th.
  • Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated: “I am extremely proud that Tamer recognized the opportunity and had the confidence to make the decision to walk away from the comfort and security of his current role at a global leader in NTT Data. Tamer’s decision to join Loop as our CTO truly speaks volumes about where we are headed as a company. Having an established and proven world-class talent capable of driving our technology at a truly global commercialized scale gives me incredible confidence.”

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2021 — Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSXV OTCQB:RACMF) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive real-time insights, enhanced customer engagement, and automated contact tracing to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce the Company has appointed Tamer Shafik, former Director of Solution Architecture at NTT DATA Corp of Japan (TYO:9613), as its Chief Technology Officer, effective February 8th.

Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated: “I am extremely proud that Tamer recognized the opportunity and had the confidence to make the decision to walk away from the comfort and security of his current role at a global leader in NTT Data. Tamer’s decision to join Loop as our CTO truly speaks volumes about where we are headed as a company. Having an established and proven world-class talent capable of driving our technology at a truly global commercialized scale gives me incredible confidence.”

Shafik Joins Loop Insights From NTT Data As a Result of a Flourishing Partnership Between the Two Companies

On December 17th, Loop Insights first announced a partnership with NTT DATA Corp of Japan (TYO:9613) with the goal of creating new recurring revenue streams for both companies, including the integration of Loop’s automated marketing capabilities with NTT Data’s NTT Smart Platform. The partnership between Loop and NTT Data has been beneficial for both parties and led directly to Shafik’s decision to join Loop Insights.

Most recently, Shafik spent 3 years as the Director of Solution Architecture at NTT Data, the world’s eighth-largest software company with a market cap of over US$20-billion, where he excelled as a digital transformation expert.

Shafik brings over 20 years of experience working in IT and eCommerce to the Loop Insights team, including 5 years spent working with leading Canadian multinational information technology consulting and systems integration company, CGI. As a digital transformation expert, Shafik has been instrumental in leading a number of established clients to update their digital infrastructure to keep pace with modern technology.

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion/topics/754102-loop-insights-appoints-former-director-of-solution-architecture-at-ntt-data-tamer-shafik-as-new-chief-technology-officer-to-support-loop-s-global/messages/2300724#message

VIDEO – New Age Metals Has 2.9Moz of #Palladium Equivalent (M&I), 7 #Lithium Projects And Eric #Sprott As An Investor To Win The Green Metal Revolution $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca $PDL.ca $GLEN

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:33 PM on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021

Harry Barr / Chairman, CEO & Director of New Age Metals Inc. / (TSXV:NAM); (OTC:NMTLF); (FSE:P7J) discusses the River Valley PGM deposit, as well as their Lithium holdings.  Advancement of the River Valley PGM deposit is ongoing studies conducted continue to solidify the value of the 2.9Moz Palladium Equivalent (Measured & Indicated) resource.

With Palladium increasing 25%, the $2300 threshold for Palladium has been breached, and investors are starting to take notice; as they should.  One of mining’s great investors, Eric Sprott is already a strategic shareholder. 

River Valley Highlights 

  • 100% ownership of a multi-million-ounce district scale North American Palladium asset
  • 100 km north east of Sudbury, $40M of expenditures at River Valley Palladium Project
  • Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)complete, working towards Prefeasibility (PFS)
  • Excellent exploration upside across the Company’s project portfolio
  • River Valley Project payable metal suite hosts other battery metals  including copper, nickel, cobalt

Have a seat and find out why New Age Metals is a leader of Green Metal Projects in North America.