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ABOUT THE OUTPOST

The Halifax Innovation Outpost works with startups, scaleups, community organizations, and established companies to:

  • Address complex social, environmental, and civic needs.
  • Foster innovation within Halifax companies and municipal government.

Located at Volta, the Outpost is a partnership between the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Halifax Partnership.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Outpost and how you can get involved, get in touch.

Climate Action

Supporting the development of ideas and prototypes aimed at reducing carbon emissions and making Halifax a greener place to live and work.

Featured Challenges

Climate Action Challenge 2

Priority Area: Climate Action
Dates: Oct. 2022 - Feb. 2023
Status: In Progress

The Halifax Innovation Outpost, in collaboration with HalifACT, issued an open call for climate solutions in September 2022. Organizations or teams that have an idea that they would like to develop and test were invited to apply. Challenge winners will be announced in November 2022.
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Food Action

Supporting the development of solutions to create a more healthy, just, and sustainable food system in Halifax.

Featured Challenges

Food Security Action Challenge

Priority Area: Food Action
Dates: Oct. 2022 - Dec. 2022
Status: In Progress

The Halifax Innovation Outpost, in collaboration with Just Food and HalifACT, issued an open call in September 2022 for ideas that can strengthen food security within Halifax Regional Municipality. Challenge winners will be announced in November 2022.
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Corporate Innovation

Fostering out-of-the-box thinking, capacity-building, and collaborations with Halifax companies.

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