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FDI & the Post COVID Economy

FDI & the Post COVID Economy: Building a Stronger Tomorrow

ICTC's Digital Think Tank invites you to a virtual panel discussion on FDI & the Post COVID Economy You’re invited to join Alexandra Cutean, Senior Director of Research & Policy at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), along with her distinguished panel of guests as they dive into foreign direct investment (FDI) and growing our tech ecosystems. In 2018, just 12% of Canadian startups (out of thousands assessed by the University of Toronto Impact Centre) met the criteria needed to grow to “world-class size” and maintain current growth trajectories. Although funding for startups is available through a variety of government grants, attracting high-quality foreign direct investment to Canada is essential. This investment can grow the pool of financial and technical resources available for local startups with an existing track record of success to become high-performing scale-ups. Beyond financial resources, high-quality FDI can also be a method for Canadian startups to gain knowledge, business expertise, and access to critical distribution networks and international markets. This virtual panel discussion will delve into the topic: Foreign direct investment (FDI) and tech ecosystem growth Our distinguished panel consists of: Jaap Slothouwer ,Country Director Canada, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) Chris Chen , Head of Investment Promotion […]

Volta Cohort

Virtual Volta Cohort Pitch Event – Fall Edition

Thank you for looking to watch the seventh Volta Cohort Pitch Competition, taking place today – November 25 – at 5:30pm (ADT). The seventh Volta Cohort Pitch Competition is taking place on Wednesday, November 25 at 5:30pm (ADT). You will receive a link to the stream at 3:00pm on November 25. You will hear from some of Atlantic Canada’s most innovative, early stage startups, and see up to $125,000 in investment awarded live that evening. What is Volta Cohort? Volta Cohort is designed to help early stage, high calibre Atlantic Canadian startups attract and secure venture capital. The program provides mentorship, resources and investments of $25,000 through a microfund co-founded by Volta, BDC Capital, Innovacorp and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. How are companies selected for the Volta Cohort Program? Every six months, Volta hosts a Cohort Pitch Event to determine who will be accepted into the program, and only those chosen through the application process are eligible. High potential applicants will pitch their business at the Volta Cohort Event. Up to five companies will be awarded investment funds of $25,000 at each event. What happens at the Volta Cohort Pitch Event? Volta Cohort Pitch Events are structured similarly to […]

Innovate Care Talks

Innovate Care Talks – HomeEXCEPT

Private Remote Monitoring by Home Except Presenter: John Robertson, Founder and CEO HomeEXCEPT is a machine learning company developing solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our first product was a winner of the AARP Innovation Award for Caregiving. Our platform does not use cameras or microphones. We put privacy first with a 100% anonymous solution. The name “HomeEXCEPT” comes from our method for using machine learning to find “exceptions” to the usual patterns of daily living. Register

Building your Brand - Sandbox Discover Program

Building your Brand – Sandbox Discover Program

Join this workshop for a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that could connect with your target market. This Thursday, November 26th, join us with Dr. M.A Sharaf Shiban for another workshop as a part of the Sandbox Discover Program! This time, “Building your Brand,” a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that connects with your target market. Register today! Register

Re-Engineering a Career in Oceans

Re-Engineering A Career In Oceans

SAVE THE DATE: We're back on Nov.27 at noon NST with another re-engineering your oceans career event! Save a space in your calendar now on Friday, Nov. 27 to hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada as they discuss career pivots and all of the resources that helped them re-engineer their careers. At this virtual fireside chat moderated by Cathy Bennett, you’ll hear from: Jamie Sangster – CEO & founder of LeeWay Marine Ashley Noseworthy – CEO of Edgewise Environmental Andrew Sinclair – CEO and founder of TrajectorE & TotaliQ Turn to the BLUE ECONOMY for ever-expanding and entrepreneurial careers Are you looking to re-engineer your career? Projected to be worth $3-trillion by 2030, the blue economy offers plenty of opportunities. Now is the time to catch that next wave. Pivot your technology and engineering skills to take advantage of the exciting career opportunities ocean entrepreneurship offers. Whether it’s solving problems in traditional ocean industries or focusing on solutions in the burgeoning blue tech and cleantech areas, starting up an ocean company has never had more potential. You’ll also discover countless outstanding support programs and organizations to help you succeed. Opportunities include innovations in traditional sectors like oil and gas or fisheries and aquaculture, as well as in newer […]

Hoist North Preston

Hoist North Preston: November Workshop

If you are between the ages of 12 to 19, with interest in technology and entrepreneurship, join us for the next Hoist session on Nov. 28! What is Hoist? Hoist is a technology club for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 with interest in technology and entrepreneurship. What Happens at Hoist? Learn: Learn from experts in the business on the topic for the month. Lunch: Individually packaged refreshments will be provided to those attending. Hack: Build or design something, apply what you just learned. Discuss: Reflect and discuss the day: what did you find challenging, or exciting? Chill out and talk to your pals – new and old – about what you created. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today! Attendees must practice social distancing and wear a mask while moving around the space. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. You may remove your mask ONLY when seated. Furniture cannot be moved. If, at the time of this session, you have travelled outside of the Atlantic Canada bubble without completing the mandatory 14-day isolation period , come in contact with someone who may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone self-isolating or are showing […]

November SEO

SEO Brunch

Join us for SEO Brunch the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals. SEO Brunch | Event Schedule 12:30-1:00: 10-Minute SEO Audit (TBA) 1:00-1:30: Guest Talk (TBA) 1:30-2:00: Q&A Period What is SEO Brunch? SEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization. The community varies from professionals who have worked in the space for a long time to those new to the industry. Some regular attendees include: seasoned SEO professionals affiliate marketers who generate a large portion of their traffic and sales from organic search new-to-the-industry marketers tasked with improving their companies organic visibility business owners that want to improve traffic to their website professionals with other marketing specialties who want to align their approach to SEO those that are always curious and want to learn Webinar Details Our event will be hosted on Zoom which can be used (for free) in-browser as well as through their downloadable app. Anybody interested in joining needs to get their free ticket here & we will then send you the link to our Zoom webinar. Please join us & ask lots of questions! Powered by: Digital […]

Shifting our Approach

Shifting our Approach to the Future of Work + Learning

Join Deloitte, Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District +Volta for a virtual discussion on the Future of Work + Learning. The way we work, learn and live are changing rapidly due to emerging technologies, trends, a shift in societal approaches and now, of course, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding and tackling what the future of work and learning will look like is not something any one organization, post-secondary institution or government can do alone. We’ll understand more, uncover great options and move faster if we explore that future together. On Monday, November 30, join Rob Carruthers (Partner, Deloitte) and the teams at Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District and Volta, for a discussion on shifting our approach to the Future of Work + Learning. Topics will include: emerging case studies, global best practices, and potential trends that we should look to adapt to the local ecosystem here in Atlantic Canada. Register

Female professionals

Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series

Celebrating women in the Atlantic Tech sector! BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund and the BDC Technology Industry team, along with the Genesis Centre, invite you to attend the second virtual edition of the Female, Founders, Funders and Fortifiers event series. We are connecting women in tech across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador to celebrate gender equity and promote the advancement of women in the tech space. Join us to hear a successful Atlantic woman in tech entrepreneur share her story navigating the COVID-19 crisis. We look forward to seeing you there! Register

WIL Digital - Building a Talent Pipeline Student and Employer Testimonials

WIL Digital – Building a Talent Pipeline: Student and Employer Testimonials

ICTC invites you to a WIL Digital Webinar, featuring employer and student testimonials. Calling all post-secondary institutions and employers involved in ICT-Digital fields – the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has a webinar for you! Ensuring students have a real-world work placement opportunity while completing their post-secondary education is an invaluable experience that builds a stronger pathway to employment after graduation. Work-placements are also beneficial - especially during these unprecedented times, to employers, including start-ups and SME’s in order to fulfill their talent pipeline for the future. ICTC’s WIL Digital Wage Subsidy can help! WIL Digital is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students. Subsidies of up to 75% of wages paid to a maximum of $7500 are available. Join us and the WIL Digital Team Lead, Shaudae Murray on December 1st at 1pm EST to learn more about the importance of the WIL Digital Wage Subsidy! During this webinar we will also welcome a guest employer/student speaker duo: Brian Murray from Academic Edge Inc. and Mayar Tahina from Acadia University to share their experiences with the WIL Digital Program, and answer any questions you have! […]

Virtual Lunch Learn Cybersecurity for Startups

Virtual Lunch + Learn: Cybersecurity for Startups

Are you a startup curious about cybersecurity best practices? If so, be sure to join us on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:00pm. Join us at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 2, where you will hear from Robert Davidson, Director, Data Analytics + Research at ICTC about Cybersecurity for Startups. In the day and age of hackers and digital information leaks, protecting yours and your customers' personal data has never been more important. There are a variety of security measures, best practices and regulations that are required to safeguard and secure your company's information, to better prevent against data leakage online. During this lunch and learn, Robert will cover: How to protect your company's personal information How to protect your customer information What security measures/best practices should be taken when creating your tech product What regulations are required when handling third-party personal information Best safe practices for your team/startup Potential impact of proposed Federal data privacy legislation Register

Discover and Answer

Discover and Answer the Questions your Customers are Asking Online: An Introduction to SEO for Content

When your ideal customers are researching their next trip online, will your business pop-up in their search results? Join Tourism Nova Scotia, Digital Nova Scotia, and SEO consultant Michael MacMillan, to learn how to increase search traffic to your website with your content. Learn tactics to discover what questions potential customers are asking in search engines and how best to create content to answer these questions and get your website at the top of their search results. Insights from this introductory webinar on search engine optimization will help make it easier for customers to find your business online. Register