Lethbridge Business Going International

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 1:05pm

A Lethbridge company is taking it\'s business to the international stage.

A Lethbridge company is taking it's business to the international stage. Iunctus Geomatics is a leader in optical satellite imagery, now they're teaming up with Alberta Innovates Technology Futures and the German Aerospace Centre. Along with an Edmonton-based health information company, Iunctus is piloting a new International Innovation Voucher Program. Vouchers will be redeemable up to $50,000 and Iunctus will use it's voucher at the German Aerospace Center to explore business opportunities in the European and global space-related industry.

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