Events

Join us for our eighth Volta Cohort Pitch Competition will be taking place on May 19 at 5:30pm (AST). 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 for up to five companies 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 a pitch competition, where companies go on stage for three minutes to pitch their business idea. These events are open to the public. A selection committee is established for each event and will be made up of people from the broader startup ecosystem. Selection criteria for Cohort Companies will be based […]

Join us for our first-ever virtual IDEA Demo Day showcasing prototypes built by startups at the Emera ideaHUB! Exciting new startups are graduating from our BUILD program and we want to celebrate! Register now to tune in on May 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to watch these high tech companies present live! This is a culmination of a year of hard work and a chance to get a first look at the next wave of deep tech businesses that will be BUILT right here in Atlantic Canada. What to expect: This virtual event will be light on ceremony and heavy on demos. Each company will have 3 minutes to present their business, demo their prototype and share where they are headed next. The event will be livestreamed for easy access on Youtube so join us there for a full community celebration. Why you should attend: If you are a part of the innovation ecosystem in Atlantic Canada then you need to learn more about our amazing companies. They are the next wave of startups who will impact our communities locally and export globally. Make sure you can say, "I knew them when." What are you waiting for? Register […]

Creating and maintaining a great organizational culture can be key to a business's success. When workplace culture aligns with your team or potential team members, they will feel more comfortable, supported and valued. Companies with healthy cultures are more likely to experience revenue growth, better recruitment + retention of employees, and improved team performance. Join Volta + Jennie Sanford, Head of Operations at Proposify, on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:00 pm ADT to learn how Proposify has created and fosters organizational culture, and talk about how you can too. Facilitator: Jennie Sanford Jennie is the Head of Operations at Proposify, a Halifax-based SAAS company that helps create beautiful proposals and close more deals. Jennie oversees HR, compliance, and resource implementation for the company. Before working at Proposify, Jennie graduated from Dalhousie (Science) and NSCC (Human Resources). She has worked her way through various HR roles for the past 13 years and has become a Certified Human Resources Leader. REGISTER

The Europe Markets Forum provides best-in-class market entry guidance for Atlantic Canadian exporters. This online event series focuses on the following European markets: Thursday, May 27: Germany Friday, May 28: France Wednesday, June 2: Netherlands & Beligum Friday, June 4: Spain & Italy Wednesday, June 9: UK Wednesday, June 16: Norway & Denmark The daily sessions include presentations from Canada's Trade Commissioner Service and market experts, along with Q&A and networking opportunities. Participants are welcome to join for one or all the sessions. All sessions are free. In this series, you will: Gather baseline information about emerging trends in Europe, including relevant free trade agreements (CETA & EFTA), that could potentially present new business opportunities for Atlantic Canadian companies Learn more about exporting to specific European countries, including market entry strategies Connect with market experts, learn about current market research and business development intelligence and directly engage with trade officials about your specific market development interests Learn more about the Europe Market Development Program Attend from anywhere and learn about upcoming opportunities The Europe Markets Forum will be held on a virtual 3D platform with the ability for real-time chat, virtual chat, networking with attendees, and more. Register