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The Domino Effect: How a Gamescom trade mission helped Jestr find its breakthrough

June 30, 2026

The Domino Effect: How a Gamescom Trade Mission Helped Jestr Find Its Breakthrough A Digital Nova Scotia Success Story When Jestr arrived at Gamescom in August 2025, the Halifax startup had little more than a vision, a single customer success story and a determination to prove itself on the global stage. Less than a year later, the company is making its mark on one of the gaming industry’s biggest stages. [...]

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Applications open for Atlantic AI Trade Mission to ALL IN 2026

June 29, 2026

Digital Nova Scotia to lead Atlantic Canadian delegation to Canada’s largest artificial intelligence event HALIFAX, NS — June 29, 2026 — Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is now accepting applications for the Atlantic AI Trade Mission to ALL IN 2026, Canada’s largest artificial intelligence event. Taking place September 16–17, 2026, in Montréal, the mission will support up to 25 AI-enabled companies from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Export & Trade, Projects & Programs

Atlantic Canadian Fintech companies invited to join mission to Fintech Meetup Europe 2026

June 24, 2026

Atlantic Canadian Fintech Companies Invited to Join Mission to Fintech Meetup Europe 2026 Atlantic Fintech, in partnership with Venn Innovation, is recruiting Atlantic Canadian fintech companies to participate in an in-person trade mission to the inaugural Fintech Meetup Europe, taking place October 6–8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. With only eight spots available, this mission offers a unique opportunity for fintech companies looking to explore European markets, build strategic relationships, and [...]

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New landmark study reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has become one of the province’s biggest economic drivers

June 15, 2026

New landmark study reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has become one of the province’s biggest economic drivers Sector now employs nearly as many people as public administration, forestry, fishing and agriculture combined HALIFAX, NS — June 15, 2026 — A first-of-its-kind study released today by Digital Nova Scotia reveals Nova Scotia’s digital economy has quietly become one of the province’s most important economic engines—now accounting for more than 11% of [...]

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Nominations now open, tickets on sale for the 10th annual Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC

June 8, 2026

Digital Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce the return of the Tech Forward Awards—celebrating a milestone 10th year of recognizing the people, companies and ideas driving Nova Scotia’s thriving tech sector forward. Presented by Tech@RBC, a longstanding champion of innovation and growth in our community, this year’s awards promise to be bigger and more inspiring than ever. The 2026 celebration will take place at a new venue—the iconic Canadian Museum [...]

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Applications open for Digital Nova Scotia’s 2026 TechQuity Award

May 19, 2026

Across Nova Scotia, efforts to improve representation and access in STEM and technology education continue to grow—from provincial initiatives and post-secondary supports to community-led programs focused on African Nova Scotian learners. Digital Nova Scotia’s TechQuity Award was created as one contribution to those broader efforts, supporting African Nova Scotian students pursuing post-secondary studies in technology-related fields and helping create more equitable pathways into Nova Scotia’s growing tech sector. Applications for [...]

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AI Export Bootcamp to help Atlantic Canadian SMEs reach global markets faster

March 17, 2026

Canadian companies are diversifying into new markets, and those that can spot opportunities early and respond quickly have the advantage. For more and more businesses, artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool to sharpen market intelligence, strengthen customer engagement, and set the stage for export growth. Applications are now open for the AI for Export Bootcamp, a new six-week program designed to help Atlantic Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Export & Trade, News, Projects & Programs

As cyber risk accelerates, Digital Nova Scotia is training for what comes next

February 5, 2026

Cybersecurity is no longer a background concern for governments and businesses. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), cybersecurity is now one of the fastest-accelerating global risks, driven by artificial intelligence, geopolitical instability, and increasingly complex digital systems. In its Global Cybersecurity Outlook, the Forum warns that organizations are struggling to keep pace with both the scale and speed of modern cyber threats — particularly as AI reshapes how attacks [...]

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New partnership with Sterling Brokers delivers flexible, scalable employee benefits and group retirement plans for Nova Scotia’s tech sector

January 26, 2026

Halifax, NS — January 26, 2026 — Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is pleased to announce a new member-exclusive benefit in partnership with Sterling Brokers LTD., giving DNS member organizations access to best-fit employee benefits and group retirement plans designed for technology companies of one or one thousand employees — so leaders can focus on building teams, not managing benefits. This new offering provides DNS members with flexible, competitively-priced benefit solutions [...]

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Different Starting Points, Real Impact: What We’re Seeing from the Google Prompting Scholarship Program

January 16, 2026

At Digital Nova Scotia, we dedicate a significant amount of time to advancing AI initiatives, supporting companies in developing new products, exploring emerging technologies, and driving innovation across the tech sector. At the same time, we’re very aware that AI doesn’t land the same way for everyone. That’s why the Google Prompting Scholarship Program, delivered in partnership with the Halifax Partnership and Google, has been such an important piece of work [...]

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A Year of Impact: How Digital Nova Scotia Helped Power Provincial Growth in 2025

December 18, 2025

In an industry that moves as fast as ours, it’s important to pause and recognize what we’ve accomplished before we rush into what’s next. At Digital Nova Scotia, we believe strong digital skills, thriving tech companies and a connected ecosystem fuel a stronger economy for everyone—and this past year, our team and partners have made meaningful strides in advancing innovation, digital adoption and workforce development across the province. As we [...]

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Digital Nova Scotia and Life Sciences Nova Scotia sign MOU to accelerate digital health and life sciences innovation

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 [...]

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Innovation takes centre stage: 2025 Tech Forward Award winners announced

November 21, 2025

It was a record-breaking year of bold ideas, big wins and industry-changing talent. Nova Scotia’s tech community showed up in full force last night as the 2025 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC, brought together more than 250 innovators, founders, researchers and digital leaders for an evening that felt electric from start to finish. This year’s event was a record-breaking one: nearly 200 nominations — almost double last year — [...]

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How Nova Scotia Professionals Are Turning AI Skills into Real-World Impact

November 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming — it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we work across every sector. Last year, Nova Scotia professionals got a front-row seat to this transformation through our AI Microcredential program, developed in partnership with St. Francis Xavier University. And the results speak for themselves. Over 127 learners from IT, Marketing & Communications, and Project Management participated in the first cohort, far surpassing the original target of [...]

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Halifax and Nova Scotia: Climbing the Ranks in North America’s Tech Landscape

September 18, 2025

TL;DR – Nova Scotia Tech by the Numbers (CBRE 2025) Halifax ranked #2 emerging tech market in North America (2025) → up from #5 in 2024 22,100 tech jobs (2024) → up 43.5% since 2021 +2,000 new jobs year-over-year (2024 → 2025) Average tech wage: $69,543 (+20.7% over 3 years) Software developer wage: $68,935 (+14.5% over 3 years) 1,348 new tech graduates (2023) Halifax Jumps the Rankings Halifax has surged [...]

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