INNOVATEā„¢ Atlantic Canada

Innovations of the World

INNOVATEā„¢ Atlantic Canada

We are thrilled to introduce INNOVATEā„¢ Atlantic Canada as the latest addition to our INNOVATEā„¢ Series.

Welcome to the vibrant world of innovation in the eastern part of Canada, where tradition meets cutting-edge advancements, and history paves the way for a future driven by creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. INNOVATEā„¢ Atlantic Canada is the latest edition in our esteemed Innovations of the World series, dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and thriving landscape of innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship across the Atlantic provinces.

Nestled along the captivating Atlantic coastline, this edition of our Innovationsoftheworld series is a tribute to the relentless spirit of innovation that defines the eastern provinces. Atlantic Canada, encompassing Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, is not only renowned for its breathtaking landscapes but also for the vibrant ecosystem it nurtures.

In this volume, we delve into the dynamic world of startups and entrepreneurship that have found fertile ground in Atlantic Canada. From the bustling cities to the charming rural communities, innovation knows no bounds. Discover the stories of pioneers who have harnessed technology, sustainability, and creativity to redefine industries, from fisheries to tech hubs.

INNOVATEā„¢ Atlantic Canada is more than a collection of success stories; it’s an exploration of a region where tradition harmonizes with cutting-edge advancements. Join us on a journey through the innovative minds and entrepreneurial endeavors shaping the economic and cultural landscape of Atlantic Canada. This edition invites you to witness the transformative power of ideas and the resilience of those who dare to innovate in one of the most inspiring corners of the world.

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Innovators

Featured Innovators

PolyUnity

Designing the Future of Healthcare: PolyUnity's 3D Printing Solutions

There are pivotal advances in healthcare when everything changes. For example, there is only before and after antibiotics and x-rays. Since the implementation of these innovations, we have never looked back. The same can be said for 3D Printing. PolyUnity Tech Inc., headquartered in St. Johnā€™s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is...

Jybe

ATLANTIC CANADIAN FINTECH JYBE IS DEVELOPING AN INNOVATIVE BUY NOW, PAY LATER (BNPL) TWIST TO THE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION ECONOMY

Atlantic Canadian Fintech Jybe is developing an innovative buy now, pay later (BNPL) twist to the digital subscription economy. Jybe helps digitals ubscription companies increase the number of subscribers opting for their annual subscriptions by offering monthly payments for their larger annual plans. Jybe integrates into a subscription businesses checkout...

NBIF

Established in 2003, NBIF continues to build on New Brunswick's history as a leading innovation hub

At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, weā€™re building on a remarkable history of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit in New Brunswick to propel the development of the next generation of global technology firms. Heading into our third decade of catapulting innovative ideas into thriving enterprises, our organization ā€“ better known by...

Picketa Systems

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS - MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE

REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE ā€œPicketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform...

ASETS

Reimagine Engineering

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fredericton-based ASETS is revolutionizing the manufacturing industries through innovative SCANS TO BIM and Rule based Integrated model solutions. Using a combination of advanced patent pending web-browser based sophisticated AI-powered, cloud-based Integrated Design Suiteā„¢ (IDSā„¢), helping companies generate their digital twins with six times reduced efforts and with twice...

Nova Scotia Health

Innovation Hub

Making Healthcare in Nova Scotia Better There is a smarter way to deliver quality healthcare, but achieving it requires fresh thinking, a forward-focused approach, and the courage to move beyond traditional methods. That is exactly what the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is designed to do. Established in 2023, the...

SUPERNOVA

SUPERNOVA AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY: EMPOWERING ATLANTIC CANADAā€™S YOUTH THROUGH STEM EDUCATION

SuperNOVA: Empowering Youth Through STEM Education Across Atlantic Canada SuperNOVA, a non-profit organization based at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a network member of Actua, has gained widespread recognition for providing high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programming across Atlantic Canada. Founded in 1996, SuperNOVA provides hands-on...

TRIBE NETWORK

IS BUILDINGA GLOBAL NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS FOR RACIALIZED PEOPLE.

Tribe Network is a community of racialized people pursuing technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. They envision a world where Black, Indigenous, and people of colour are at the forefront of these disciplines, fully armed with the knowledge, resources, skills, and connections they need to start, build, and scale thriving businesses. TRIBE...

XElement TechnologyĀ 

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY

TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT: XELEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADS THE WAY As climate change accelerates, the effects on our environment become more pronounced. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and dwindling resources create a host of problems, with water quality being acritical concern. Warmer temperatures and oxygen depletion disrupt the...

STARTUP ATLANTIC

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A START-UP. WE ARE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THAT HELPS EVERY FOUNDER GET WHAT THEY NEED IN ATLANTIC CANADA, AND A BRAND THAT GIVES OUR ECOSYSTEM THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES.

Launched in 2022, Startup Atlantic has quickly become a key supporter to Atlantic Canadaā€™s innovation ecosystem. Composed of a network of founder-focused accelerators, incubators, investors, government, and ecosystem builders, Startup Atlantic is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of entrepreneurs across Canadaā€™s four Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, New...

Genesis

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Poised on a cliffside overlooking historic St. Johnā€™s harbor, the oldest city in North America, Genesis is literally, and figuratively, on the cutting edge of creating the worldā€™s best startup community. Founded in 1997, Genesis helps build amazing tech companies, with the higher mission of creating widespread opportunity for Newfoundland...

PLANET HATCH

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Welcome to Planet Hatch, a vibrant entrepreneurial hub, incubator, and collaborative workplace. We empower startups across diverse sectors by providing the essential resources to turn bold ideas into successful ventures. In partnership with Ignite, Planet Hatch is dedicated to nurturing first-time entrepreneurs and newcomers, shaping the future...

C-Therm

Thermal Conductivity Instrument

Established in 2007, C-Therm Technologies is the world leader in transient thermal conductivity instrumentation for the testing of a wide range of materials with applications ranging from Batteries and Electric vehicles to Textiles and Soft lines. C-Therm is led by the team of Adam Harris (CEO), Brandon Brown (VP Engineering)...

SMARTSKIN TECHNOLOGIES

HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE GLOBAL PRODUCTION

Fredericton-based SmartSkin Technologies is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturing industries through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions. Using a combination of advanced patented sensor technology and sophisticated data analytics, SmartSkin identifies and solves issues in production and bottling lines, helping companies optimize production, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. This...

MITACS

MAKING WAVES AND BUILDING HOMES: THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

THE IMPACT OF MITACS IN ATLANTIC CANADA Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization, drives innovation across Atlantic Canada through strategic collaborations. With a network of over 197 postsecondary institutions across the country and more than 25 years of experience, Mitacs employs a collaborative approach to research and innovation, matching need with...

DIGITAL NOVA SCOTIA (DNS)

LEADING NOVA SCOTIAā€™S DIGITAL INDUSTRY SINCE 1989

With digital adoption and transformation now vital, Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) leads the charge in championing the growth of the provinceā€™s digital economy. DNS is the industry association for Nova Scotiaā€™s$3.6 billion ICT and digital technologies industry – and it has been representing the sector for more than three decades....

DAVID SOBEY RETAILING CENTRE

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

ā€œIn the past decade, retailers have been forced to innovate, and in some cases transform themselves in response to several external factors. Changing consumer behavior and employee expectations, the advent of AI, and the need to meet sustainability targets are just some of the factors driving big changes in the...

NeuroAI

AN AI HEALTH-TECH COMPANY TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CARE GLOBALLY

AN AI HEALTH-TECH COMPANY TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CARE GLOBALLY Empowering Parents… Transforming lives Pioneering the Future of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostics and Support NeuroAI is at the forefront of transforming the landscape of neurodevelopmental diagnostics and caregiver support through innovative artificial intelligence solutions and enhanced large language model applications. Based...

SMALL & LOCAL

REDEFINING LOCAL CONNECTIONS: THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PLATFORM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & BUY LOCAL SHOPPERS

Many online users face a similar dilemma: they love supporting local but are too tempted by the ease of filling up their Big Box Store online shopping cart and pressing ā€œOrder.ā€ If only there was another optionā€”one that could effortlessly help users find and buy from local businesses instead. Good...

Venn Innovation

Helping Atlantic Canadian Companies Recognize Their Strengths and Potential to Become Globally Connective and Competitive

Since 2010, Venn Innovation has been helping founders and startup entrepreneurs who want to build scalable technology companies. We help them validate their technology, understand their markets through research and insights, connect them with mentors and experts, and access talent and capital through the collaborative technology ecosystem we are nurturing...

Atlantic Fintech

A Rising Star in Canada's Fintech Scene

Atlantic Fintech is a catalyst for growth in the financial technology sector across the four Atlantic Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This sector initiative aims to accelerate the industryā€™s expansion by building a connected global network of founders and experts and forming...

CareerBeacon

A Human Approach to HR Technology

While the recruitment industry changes faster than ever, CareerBeacon stands apart through a fundamental principle often overlooked in tech innovation: empathy. When Yves Boudreau and co-founder Benoit Bourque acquired CareerBeacon in 2021, they saw more than just a job board ā€“ they saw the opportunity to transform how talent connects...

ARTHUR L. IRVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE

IS A CREATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SPACE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN ATLANTIC CANADA

Students come to the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre from all disciplines and for many reasons. Some come with an idea they want to test. Others come to learn the habits and skills of an entrepreneurial mindset ā€“ skills like agility, resiliency, design thinking, and leadership. Some come looking for...

VEROSOURCE SOLUTIONS

PUTTING THE POWER OF HEALTHCARE DATAIN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE

It was March 2016 and VeroSource had to lay off its sole employee. Picture it: Everything was looking great for VeroSource, the digital healthcare start-up based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The company was about to celebrate its second anniversary. It had just landed a deal with a large company...

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The Publisher

Brahm Glickman

Technology and innovation have always been, and continue to be, the driving force behind Brahmā€™s entrepreneurial success. His passion for the printed word and image has enabled him to transcend his sales experience to the publishing industry. Being an Associate Publisher with Global Village World is the perfect culmination of Brahmā€™s business experience and his... click to read more

The Publisher

Brahm Glickman

Technology and innovation have always been, and continue to be, the driving force behind Brahmā€™s entrepreneurial success. His passion for the printed word and image has enabled him to transcend his sales experience to the publishing industry. Being an Associate Publisher with Global Village World is the perfect culmination of Brahmā€™s business experience and his... click to read more

Other Ecosystems