TORONTO, September 13, 2022 /CNW/ – Interac Corp. (“Interac”) and Elevate announced today that they have entered into a three-year sponsorship to engage the innovation community and the broader public through events and resources exploring the role of new technologies in enabling the future of money, data and verification for more Canadian accessible.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Elevate. Exploring new technologies allows us to create new ideas, frameworks and value exchanges that can help advance inclusion and open new economic opportunities for Canadians,” he said Debbie gambling, Chief Officer, Innovation Labs & New Ventures at Interac, and a member of Elevate’s founding committee. “Through our three-year sponsorship with Elevate, we’re helping to bring developers and innovators together to share their knowledge and insights to foster more inclusive digital solutions for all Canadians.”
Art as a catalyst for inclusive innovation
The partnership starts at the Elevate Festival with the NFT Art Gallery. The gallery is a celebratory culmination of the work of new and emerging digital artists, including those of the residency program, where creators from underrepresented communities showcase their artworks on a global stage. Interac partners with The Remix Project to encourage gallerygoers to reflect on what an inclusive digital future means for them by participating in the development of an original digital work of art. Starting on 09/20 with a dual purpose of exhibition and education, the gallery will be available Elevate Festival ticket holders before opening to the public in October.
“The creator economy is a thriving and constantly evolving industry. And yet some creators are not encouraged,” he said Lisa Zarzeczny, co-founder and CEO of Elevate. “The rise of the metaverse and the use of NFTs has opened doors to unimaginable innovation. This shift inspired Elevate to launch a net-new program that would bring underrepresented…
