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Save your seat for the next Volta Academy!
This 11-week program helps future founders go from big idea to a viable tech-focused startup.
Canadian ICT Partnering Mission to Hong Kong
The Government of Canada, Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong & Macao, in partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Canada,…
WCT Mentorship Program for 2019 is now accepting applications!
For almost 25 years, the WCT Mentorship Program has been the launchpad for the careers of hundreds of women across Canada. The program is designed to provide mentorship for women at all career levels…
Salesforce.org invests $180,000 USD in exposing Nova Scotia Educators to ICT and digital technologies
Today, Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre announced the launch of a pilot program to increase exposure of the ICT and digital technologies sector to educators, with the help of $180,000 USD…
Call For Support - Refresh Annapolis Valley
Refresh Annapolis Valley is embarking upon an ambitious campaign this month to fundraise $15K to enlarge the work we do in the community. I asked one of our Refresh youth, Alex Petkov - grade 10, to…
PDS 2019 Call for Speakers is Now Open!
Its time to save the date for PDS 2019: April 30, 2019! PDS 2019 Call for Speakers is Now Open! Are you doing something innovative? Do you have a passion for sharing your tech talent with others? The…
Ignite Cohort Now Live!
Applications for Ignite Labs are being accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Up to 10 companies will be selected from online applications to participate in the next scheduled Ignite Cohor…
Get up to $15,000 to hire skilled grads
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is now offering wage subsidies of up to $15,000 to employers who hire recent graduates in digital technology, clean technology and natural resources through its…
The Innovation Equity Tax Credit
Funding is crucial to technology companies and the paper Modernizing EQUITY TAX CREDITS in Atlantic Canada and Stimulating Innovative Companies is a one area where we can increase the discussion on h…
SEO is Like a Garden
This week, Michael MacMillan, of SEO Brunch , hosted our October #Info4Impact with over 20 of our members. Michael is an independent SEO consultant who has been working in SEO roles since 2009 and hi…
Federal, provincial, territorial ministers agree to the principles of a Canadian broadband strategy that will improve access to high speed internet for all Canadians
Better access to high speed internet will improve competitiveness and address digital divide October 26, 2018 — Vancouver, British Columbia Today, federal, provincial and territorial ministers for in…
Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Angie!
Today, we welcomed our new Office Manager to the DNS Team! Angie is a bright, cheery and enthusiastic professional, and we're thrilled to have her as part of our organization! Find out a little more…
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