Innovacorp venture fund manager Andrew Ray leaves org following announced merger with Nova Scotia Business Inc.
byRay oversaw Innovacorp’s VC activities, served on LeadSift, Swarmio, Proposify boards.
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Invest Nova Scotia executive chair Tom Hickey resigns two weeks after consolidation
byInvest Nova Scotia was the result of Innovacorp and NSBI’s merger.
Nova Scotia government consolidates Innovacorp, Nova Scotia Business Inc
byNova Scotia says the changes address issues of overlapping mandates, duplicate operations, outdated legislation.
Atlantic Canadian innovation players launch new Startup Atlantic brand at Startupfest
byACOA, Propel, Volta, Ignite, Genesis, CDL, Innovacorp, Sandpiper Ventures among orgs supporting Startup Atlantic.
IBM to hire 350 tech employees in Nova Scotia
byThis is IBM’s second major hiring announcement in Canada this year.
Maritime Launch Services gears up to launch “Canada’s first commercial spaceport”
byNova Scotia-based aerospace company Maritime Launch Services is preparing to launch what it claims is the country’s first…
Maritime Launch Services to go public on CSE via reverse takeover
byCommercial satellite launch company Maritime Launch Services intends to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange from…
Five Atlantic Canada startups secure investment at Volta pitch competition
byFive early-stage Atlantic Canadian tech startups have been selected to receive $25,000 each, as part of Volta’s latest pitch…
Federal government extends CAN Health Network in Ontario, brings program to Atlantic Canada
byThe federal government is investing a cumulative $5.45 million into the CAN Health Network program. The investment is intended…
Ocean Supercluster provides collective $5.2 million to four new projects
byThe Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster is providing a cumulative $5.2 million to four new projects with a combined value…
CarbonCure wins global Carbon XPRIZE competition
byDartmouth, Nova Scotia-based cleantech startup CarbonCure Technologies has taken home $7.5 million USD after winning the grand…
Today in funding: Ratesdotca, Damon Motorcycles, Forma.ai, Vegano Foods, Dispension, GenXys, DeFi Ventures
bySeven Canadian tech companies, Ratesdotca, Damon Motorcycles, Forma.ai, Vegano Foods, Dispension, GenXys, and DeFi Ventures…
Provincial investment in Nova Scotia’s Sandpiper Ventures prompts public debate on supporting women in the workforce
byA $5 million investment made by the Nova Scotia government in women-focused venture firm Sandpiper Ventures has created a stir…
Today in funding: Sandpiper Ventures, Klir, Gazoduq, UpMeals, Fiddlehead Technology
byFive Canada-based tech organizations have recently raised funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
Five Atlantic Canada startups receive $25,000, chosen for latest Volta cohort
byHalifax-based innovation hub Volta has announced that five early-stage startups will each receive $25,000 and join the fall…