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Press Release: Halifax Fintech Community Finclusiv Edge Officially Launches
Finclusiv Edge, a new community-driven non-profit organization, officially launches today to bring Halifax's unique position as the birthplace of three major Canadian banks into conversation with the…
Maplewave: Where People, Culture, and Innovation Work Hand in Hand
We’re turning the spotlight on Maplewave , a Halifax tech company doing big things in the telecom game. One of the forces behind it is Dom Dib, Maplewave’s Director of People & Culture, who brings a…
MEG MEDIA: Helping Women-Led Businesses Navigate Digital Marketing
When Meg Stewart started MEG MEDIA , she wanted to give small business owners, especially women, an easier, more personalized approach to get their marketing on track. Based in Halifax, she runs an i…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2025
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Atlantic Game Studios Set to Level Up at World’s Largest Gaming Expo
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 develope…
Scio Logica: Success through a Local, People, and Future first approach
For this month’s feature, we sat down with Katie Feltmate, Business Development Lead at Scio Logica, to learn how the Halifax-based IT and cybersecurity firm is helping local organizations strengthen…
Empowering Innovators: Access Advanced AI Computing with New Federal Funding
Empowering Innovators: Access Advanced AI Computing with New Federal Funding At Digital Nova Scotia, we’re committed to supporting our province’s tech companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs as the…
Innovative Solutions Canada launched a new funding challenge!
Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence Challenge sponsor: National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Closing date: August 14, 2025, 14:00 Eastern Time The National Research C…
Testing Stream now open for AI prototypes
Call for AI-Driven Prototypes Closing date: July 22, 2025, 14:00 Eastern Time The Government of Canada is seeking pre-commercial, AI-enabled prototypes for real-world testing. These innovations shoul…
A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Winter Skills for Hire Volunteers
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…
AI-First Consulting: Reshaping How You View AI Integration
Robert Newcombe’s journey from a decade in process improvement to launching AI-First Consulting is a testament to the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and entrepreneurship in today's world. We…
Propel Welcomes Twelve Innovative Startups to Latest Traction & Growth Cohort
Propel , Atlantic Canada’s virtual accelerator for tech-enabled companies, is thrilled to announce the newest cohort joining its Traction & Growth Program. This diverse group of innovators represents…
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