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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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2025 Tech Forward Awards Finalists Named After Nearly 200 Nominations

September 15, 2025

HALIFAX, NS – Digital Nova Scotia has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC, following nearly 200 nominations – the most in the event’s history. Since launching in 2016, and rebranded as the Tech Forward Awards in 2022, the event has become a key milestone for Nova Scotia’s tech sector, recognizing the people and companies driving innovation, inclusion, and growth. Across eight categories, the 2025 [...]

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Atlantic AI Companies Set to Showcase Innovation on National Stage in Montréal

September 4, 2025

Halifax, NS – September 4, 2025 – Atlantic Canadian AI companies are gearing up to take centre stage at ALL IN 2025, Canada’s largest artificial intelligence event, happening September 24–25 in Montréal. Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is leading a trade mission that will showcase 15 of the region’s most promising AI-focused companies to investors, global partners, and industry leaders. The two-day conference draws 4,000+ participants and 200+ speakers from across [...]

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gamescom 2025 excites the community worldwide and sets new standards

August 28, 2025

This summer, we partnered with the Trade Commissioner Service Canada to support the presence of an Atlantic Canadian delegation of gaming studios at gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Checkout the gallery below! gamescom is the world’s leading event for the gaming community and industry. gamescom 2025 was bigger and more diverse than ever before. It achieved new records for exhibitors, internationality and exhibition space. 357,000 visitors from 128 countries came [...]

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Creating Inclusive Cultures: An Opportunity for Nova Scotia’s Tech Leaders

August 26, 2025

At Digital Nova Scotia, we know our province’s tech sector is small but mighty. With rapid growth and global connections, Nova Scotia has a unique opportunity: to build workplaces that don’t just hire diverse talent, but empower people to thrive. Why diversity matters here at home Our research shows what many already know from experience: when teams are more diverse, they’re more innovative, more resilient, and better positioned to solve [...]

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Atlantic Game Studios Set to Level Up at World’s Largest Gaming Expo

July 15, 2025

Atlantic Game Studios Set to Level Up at World’s Largest Gaming Expo Global Stage Awaits: Applications Open for Gamescom 2025 Trade Mission HALIFAX, NS, July 7, 2025 – Atlantic Canada’s game developers have a chance to take their games global this summer as Digital Nova Scotia opens applications for its Gamescom 2025 trade mission, sending 15 local studios to the world’s biggest video game event in Germany this August. Studios [...]

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A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Winter Skills for Hire Volunteers

June 26, 2025

Our 2025 winter cohort has come to a close. While we send congratulations to all of our graduating participants, we wanted to take a moment to thank our dedicated volunteers who offer their time and expertise to make our Skills for Hire program a more meaningful and transformative experience. Their insight and encouragement are what truly power this initiative and help shape the future of Nova Scotia’s tech talent. During [...]

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Skills for Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – May 2025

June 12, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Cybersecurity & Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Tenille Doucet – Cybersecurity Stream With more than 25 years in the education sector, Tenille Doucet has built a career rooted in helping others [...]

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Skills For Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – Data Analytics

April 11, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Suman Bajwa Suman Bajwa is a lifelong learner with a powerful combination of credentials in both cybersecurity and data analytics. After completing [...]

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Invest Nova Scotia Now Recruiting for Trade Mission to Web Summit Vancouver 2025

March 26, 2025

Invest Nova Scotia is now accepting applications from Nova Scotia-based companies for an upcoming education trade mission to Web Summit Vancouver, scheduled for May 27-30, 2025. This mission offers an opportunity for local start-ups to participate in one of the world’s largest tech conferences, providing valuable networking opportunities, investor access, and educational programming. Benefits of Participating Web Summit Vancouver attracts thousands of industry leaders, investors, and innovators from around the [...]

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Top AI Talent: Meet the Standout Graduates of Our AI Microcredential Program for IT, Programming & Development

March 25, 2025

The future of technology is being shaped by innovative minds who are pushing the boundaries of AI—and the latest graduates from our Practical Utilization of AI for IT, Programming, and Development stream are no exception. This stream, part of our AI Microcredential Program offered in collaboration with ACENET and St. FX University, equips participants with the skills to develop, deploy, and fine-tune AI models in real-world scenarios. We’re excited to spotlight two of [...]

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A message from our CEO regarding Tariffs

February 3, 2025

In recent years, we’ve faced continued uncertainty and disruption—from the global pandemic to the impending impact of US tariffs. With so much information circulating from various sources, we’re not here to rehash it all, but we do want to point you to some valuable resources that can offer further insights during these times. That said, the most important piece of advice I want to share with you is this: focus [...]

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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 in Review

December 15, 2024

As we prepare to turn the page to 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the milestones, memories, and meaningful work that shaped this past year at Digital Nova Scotia. Guided by our mission to foster the growth of Nova Scotia’s digital ecosystem, connect industry leaders, and champion innovation, we embraced 2024 with energy and purpose. From empowering young learners to celebrating industry achievements and deepening member engagement, this [...]

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