December 11, 2025
Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) and Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration and advance Nova Scotia’s growing digital health and life sciences ecosystem. The partnership will connect innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders across both sectors to drive new opportunities for commercialization, talent development and economic growth.
The MOU formalizes a shared commitment between DNS (Nova Scotia’s industry association for the technology sector) and LSNS (the province’s champion for health and life sciences) to work together on initiatives that strengthen the province’s innovation pipeline and support the success of member organizations.
“Nova Scotia has all the ingredients to be a global leader in digital health—world-class research, ambitious entrepreneurs and a collaborative community,” said Owen Sagness, CEO of Digital Nova Scotia. “By working more closely with Life Sciences Nova Scotia, we’re creating a stronger bridge between the tech and life sciences sectors so innovators can scale faster and deliver real-world health impact.”
“Collaboration is the foundation of innovation,” said Krista Bezanson, Vice President, Business Development & Strategy at Life Sciences Nova Scotia. “By joining forces with Digital Nova Scotia, we’re unlocking new pathways for emerging companies to turn research breakthroughs into real-world solutions. This partnership not only strengthens Nova Scotia’s position in digital health innovation but also empowers our team at LSNS to work more effectively for our members — connecting them with new opportunities, resources, and partnerships that drive growth.”
The partnership will focus on sharing knowledge and resources, engaging the startup community to identify opportunities and challenges, and co-delivering workshops, training, and events that build sector capacity. Together, DNS and LSNS will also explore ways to support innovation projects and entrepreneurial ventures with real-world health impact, while pursuing emerging research opportunities that accelerate commercialization in Nova Scotia.
Learn more at digitalnovascotia.com and lifesciencesnovascotia.ca.
About Digital Nova Scotia
Digital Nova Scotia is the industry association representing Nova Scotia’s technology sector. DNS connects the digital community, promotes sector successes, and leads skills development to help the industry grow and thrive. Its members range from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations, academic institutions, government, and nonprofits.
About Life Sciences Nova Scotia
Life Sciences Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit industry association dedicated to advancing Nova Scotia’s health and life sciences sector. LSNS fosters a thriving, resilient, and connected ecosystem by supporting member growth through community engagement, educational opportunities, and partnerships that accelerate innovation and commercialization.
Media Contacts:
Digital Nova Scotia
Caitlin Patterson
Marketing & Communications Director
902-401-6699 | caitlin@digitalnovascotia.com
digitalnovascotia.com
Life Sciences Nova Scotia
Laurie Ann Coring
Marketing & Communications Manager
902-483-8725 | laurieann@lifesciencesns.ca
LifeSciencesNovaScotia.ca