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Apply for the Launch Export 2025-26 Cohort Today!

September 2, 2025

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator: Helping Your Atlantic Canadian Business Get Export Ready The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is an export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small businesses in Atlantic Canada with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth in the region. This program will help you find the answers you need and support you as you learn along the way. Program Benefits With the support of the [...]

Categories: News, Tech Industry

The State of Tech in Newfoundland and Labrador: Report Release & Sector Insights

September 2, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador’s technology sector is a growing driver of the provincial economy, contributing $1.8 billion in 2023 and employing nearly 10,000 people. Commissioned by techNL and produced by The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, this report provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the province’s tech sector — including its economic impact, workforce trends, diversity, and emerging issues. Download the full report to explore the data and insights shaping the future [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, Tech Industry

Shortstop: Blending Creativity, Technology, and Community to Solve Real Problems

September 2, 2025

Shortstop may be a small agency, but they’re making big impacts in the marketing and tech space in Halifax. Co-founded by Peter Woodward and Sam Archibald in 2021, the company is a unique blend of traditional marketing and deeper technical offerings. We had the opportunity to speak with Peter, about his part in the creation of Shortstop. Peter’s path to Shortstop began in software development before moving into marketing, where [...]

Categories: Member Profiles, Members

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 [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Events, Export & Trade, Tech Industry

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 [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Projects & Programs

Passion Works Digital: Agency Talent, Community-First Approach

August 22, 2025

We had the pleasure of speaking with the folks from Passion Works Digital, a Halifax-based creative studio led by co-founders Jonathan Primack and Trelawney Erwin. Specializing in websites, branding, and digital strategy, they bring a hands-on, community-first approach to every project. More than just design and development, Passion Works helps businesses build tools that actually work, online and behind the scenes. “We don’t come in with blinders on, we want [...]

Categories: Member Profiles, Members

Mariner: Building a Bold Digital Future for Atlantic Canada

August 14, 2025

In this Q&A, Mariner Innovations shares how it’s driving digital transformation in Atlantic Canada while staying true to its community-focused roots. We sit down with Vice President Mike MacPhail to discuss Mariner’s impact on healthcare, public services, and regional economic growth, its bold commitment to becoming an AI-first company, and its mission to build globally competitive capabilities right here at home. DNS: Tell us about yourself and your role at [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2025

August 14, 2025

Canada The number of people employed declined in July by 40,800 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.9%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in July (-29,000), while the service sector saw job reductions of 11,900. Labour force: 22,580,700 (-33,000) Employment: 21,020,400 (-40,800) Atlantic Canada More people were working in July, with the addition of 4,700 [...]

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