P a r t n e r s :

Lead industry partner, ecentricarts inc. is an interactive and online design and production firm, specializing in the arts. CEO, Michel Blondeau is actively involved in the concept and content development aspects of Portage.

Judy Gladstone, Executive Director of Bravo!FACT, A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent, is helping guide Portage with the production and public presentation of our work.

InteerAccess is an artist-run centre that enables the exploration of art and technology. They are assisting with creating connections with the new media arts community and with public presentations.

Toronto Hydro Telecom provides One Zone, a Wi-Fi service that blankets downtown Toronto. They have been providing network access and logistical support for many of our applications.

The Design Exchange is Canada's centre for design research, presentation and education. DX is creating presentation opportunities for us to reach the design community.

Triptych Media produces bold, character-driven film and television entertainment. Robin Cass is helping with concept development and looking at ways our research could benefit the entertainment industry.

Collideascope is a maverick producer of integrated television and new media, based in Halifax. President Steven Comeau is helping guide our content ambitions.

DeCode Entertainment is a leading provider of television and interactive programming for children and youth and will help us test the applicability of our projects.

Nokia is a world leader in mobility. They have provided us with cell phones that include the latest capabilities so that our work will remain relevant.

Palm has provided us with Treo smart phones that let us develop for the new phone / PDA hybrids.