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October 25, 2021

DeepSense and the Blue Economy

Uniting the next generation of AI and machine learning experts with companies that want to harness the potential of data in the ocean economy, DeepSense plays an integral role in our ecosystem here i…

2022 Halifax Business Awards Finalists Announced!
October 25, 2021

2022 Halifax Business Awards Finalists Announced!

We are extremely excited to celebrate the 35 finalists for this year’s Halifax Business Awards , led by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce . We'd like to extend an extra round of applause to our members…

Meet our 2021 Digital Diversity Award Winners!
October 21, 2021

Meet our 2021 Digital Diversity Award Winners!

Leaders and Diversity Champions in Tech Celebrated at Digital Nova Scotia’s 6th Annual Digital Diversity Awards HALIFAX - OCTOBER 21, 2021- Diversity champions in Nova Scotia’s tech sector were recog…

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October 21, 2021

A Natural Fit: Todd Hill Farms & OakTree Designs

Offered in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Digital Nova Scotia’s Digital Assistance Program for Small Business (DAP-SB) connects eligible businesses with digital service prov…

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October 20, 2021

Decades of Data: Dunvegan Loyalty Builders Inc.

Have you ever had to make a large decision without all the information you needed? Dunvegan Loyalty Builders Inc. works hard to help you avoid those moments. Data surrounds us, and many organizations…

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October 5, 2021

Financial Services from Coast to Coast - Summa

From coast to coast, the future of accounting is here! With cutting-edge Cloud technology and mobile accounting applications, Summa Financial has replaced the painful and redundant processes of the p…

Propel - Increasing the number of baby unicorns
October 1, 2021

Propel - Increasing the number of baby unicorns

Founded in the early 2000s by a group of Atlantic Canadian tech entrepreneurs, Propel is a virtual startup accelerator created to help start companies and guide entrepreneurs towards success. By part…

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September 16, 2021

Scale-up Hub Atlanta - Applications new OPEN!

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…

Covers: A Brand refresh, new office and big things coming
September 16, 2021

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

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…

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September 7, 2021

Digital Skills for Women - Designed by Women, for Women

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…

The Research Nova Scotia and VOLTA Student Research Data Challenge
September 3, 2021

The Research Nova Scotia and VOLTA Student Research Data Challenge

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! Nov…

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September 2, 2021

The Family Knife – Carving out your Marketing Potential

"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…

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