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Digital Nova Scotia’s Wins Volta’s Community Leader, Startup Ecosystem Impact Award

September 24, 2021

On September 24th, 2021, Volta’s annual Startup Ecosystem Impact Awards proudly recognized change-makers, founders and supporters who are transforming the startup ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. We are incredibly excited to announce that Digital Nova Scotia was selected to receive the Community Leader award! This award celebrates a company or founder directly impacting the growth and development of the technology and innovation ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. Digital Nova Scotia’s CEO Wayne [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Tech Industry

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Lisa!

September 22, 2021

Please give a warm welcome to Lisa Coates, a student from Eastern College who will be joining Digital Nova Scotia this fall! Tell us about yourself! My background is unique; a 16-year veteran Realtor, pioneer Nova Scotian black-female general contractor, and terminal Cancer fighter. In short, I am just an average 21st-century woman who found her voice, and in the fall of 2020 I was laid off as a construction [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Students, Tech Industry

Scale-up Hub Atlanta – Applications new OPEN!

September 16, 2021

Nova Scotia Business Inc (NSBI) is now accepting applications for the fall cohort of Scale-up Hub Atlanta. Scale-up Hub Atlanta (the “Program”) helps high-growth and information technology companies based in Atlantic Canada build an international presence and grow their export sales capacity in the Atlanta region. Scale-up Hub Atlanta will be delivered virtually. What does Scale-up Hub Atlanta offer? The Program offers eligible Atlantic Canada high-growth technology companies access to [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Member News, Members, News, Tech Industry

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service invites you to this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival!

September 16, 2021

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service invites you to this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival! Clients can join the Canadian delegation for FREE OR join to be a co-exhibitor under the Canada Pavilion. This year SFF will have a brand new event platform. Their focus is on providing a seamless login experience, high-quality content viewing and simple UX to facilitate networking opportunities and meetings. Features of joining the Canadian delegation: Being showcased [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Government, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Covers: A Brand refresh, new office and big things coming

September 16, 2021

Sports fans, data geeks, engineers and writers come together as part of the fast-growing team at Covers, trusted by 20 million users a year as an integrity-led brand in an industry where that’s not always the norm. In 1995, Covers was started by two passionate sports fans in Nova Scotia and has grown into the top authority and resource for sports betting information in the world, changing the sports betting industry [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2021

September 16, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 90,200 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 7.5% to 7.1%, reaching its lowest point since The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 92,900 jobs. Labour Force: 20,414,100 (+8,800) Employment: 18,974,100 (+90,200) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Germany AutoTech – Canadian Technology Accelerator

September 14, 2021

Do you want to scale your auto technology (AutoTech) company in Germany? Automotive is Germany’s largest industrial sector embedded in Europe’s largest economy. The German auto industry faces challenges in developing digital-based solutions for in-vehicle, mobility eco-systems and production environment demands. The three major German Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are actively seeking new technology and have launched tech innovation scouting platforms. The German groups recognize [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Government, News, Tech Industry

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Sierra!

September 14, 2021

Please give a warm welcome to Sierra Gibson, a co-op student from Dalhousie University who will be joining Digital Nova Scotia this fall! Tell us about yourself! Although far from home in Toronto, I decided to come to Halifax immediately after my first visit. I was drawn to the beautiful city and kind-hearted community. I am now overjoyed to be attending Dalhousie University as a student in the Bachelor of [...]

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Digital Skills for Women – Designed by Women, for Women

September 7, 2021

Digital Skills for Women is a non-profit learning cohort created by women for women who do not have experience in the tech/digital/IT industry. This cohort is designed to help participants learn more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and career opportunities. The purpose of Digital Skills for Women is to help participants build confidence, learn industry language, and ultimately leave better positioned to explore and enter a career in digital/tech/IT. Each [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

The Research Nova Scotia and VOLTA Student Research Data Challenge

September 3, 2021

How can we better connect researchers to the community? Research Nova Scotia and Volta are seeking innovative ideas that provide a way to better connect researchers to the Nova Scotian community! Nova Scotia is home to many talented researchers whose expertise spans various fields and disciplines. Currently, there is no simple method to search for researchers specializing in any given subject in the province. They want to change that. Today, [...]

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The Family Knife – Carving out your Marketing Potential

September 2, 2021

“If you replace the handle of a knife one generation, and the blade in another generation, is it still the same knife?” This historical paradox about change inspired the company name for the husband and wife team behind “The Family Knife“, a boutique marketing strategy firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Believing that the saying also strongly applies to marketing, it was the perfect fit. No one has the time, [...]

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Canadian ICT Trade Mission to Hong Kong

September 2, 2021

The Government of Canada, represented by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Invest Hong Kong (Canada) and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), would like to invite Canadian ICT companies to join the Canadian ICT Trade Mission to Hong Kong, slated for October 27-30, 2021, coinciding with the International ICT Expo. [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Government, News, Tech Industry

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Laura!

August 31, 2021

Please give a warm welcome to Laura Jones, a co-op student from Dalhousie University who will be joining Digital Nova Scotia this fall as our Communications Coordinator! Tell us about yourself! I am currently in my third year studying at Dalhousie University. I am completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Marketing with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. I am thrilled to begin developing my knowledge and skills during my [...]

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RENK Group Increases Stake in Immersive Digital Twin Provider, Modest Tree

August 24, 2021

August 24th, 2021 – Globally active RENK Group (“RENK”) has successfully completed an additional share subscription and increased its minority stake in Modest Tree Media Inc. (“Modest Tree”). Modest Tree, based in Halifax, Canada, provides a range of digital tools and services to manufacturers, including immersive digital twins and the associated digital tools and extended reality solutions, to enable the visualization of products and processes through integration of enterprise datasets. [...]

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GBS Technologies: Keeping You Connected

August 20, 2021

Let’s go back to the beginning. It’s the early 2000s; wireless communications and cellphones are on the rise. It’s an exciting time. GBS Tech was then known as a dealer for Clearnet, a telecom company based out of Ontario. From there they were able to grow organically and soon expanded through acquisitions in Atlantic Canada to 21 locations in 4 provinces, helping both retail and business clients with their tech. [...]

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