District Digest
July 1, 2020
B-Line Launches COVID-19 Tracing Feature
Local smartphone survey company, B-Line Analytics has expanded its analytics tools from helping building owners measure commute and engagement to reducing the spread of COVID-19 through a tracing feature. The contact tracing feature will concentrate on one building at a time and track movements of its occupants to and from their workplaces. “As restrictions begin to lift and employees return to work, B-Line’s new contact tracing platform will help employers and building owners work together to protect the health and safety of their tenants and teams”, said CEO CEO Aaron Short
Sobey Centre Supports Retail Businesses Navigate COVID
Saint Mary’s University’s leading source of retail research and Innovation, the David Sobey Centre is offering a new program to support local retail business leaders navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from generalized advice, the 6-module course content will also include the Centre’s pandemic-related market research. The program runs from June 30 to July 16. The first 200 registrants will receive free access.
Digital Assistance Program Launched to Boost Nova Scotia Tourism
Last week, Digital Nova Scotia and Tourism Nova Scotia announced their partnership on the Tourism Digital Assistance Program. The initiative provides funding to qualified digital service providers to support tourism operators to attract potential customers, improve competitiveness and customer experience. Some services included in the program are Web Design & Development, eCommerce, Social Media strategy etc. Interested applicants can apply from June 22 to July 8.
Local Startup Accepted into CDL Recovery Program
Halifax-based senior monitoring startup, Tenera Care has been accepted into the Creative Destruction Lab’s Recovery accelerator program. The startup uses wearable devices to track the physical locations of seniors’ home residents, staff and visitors within six inches. “This program is providing us with access to the people and opportunities needed to accelerate our ability to protect the seniors care population during these incredibly difficult times,” said Tenera CEO Stew Hardie
Women with Tech Workshop: Visioning
Looking to build a clear vision, mission and confidence in your business plans? Join Volta and Natalie Frederick-Wilson from Centre for Women in Business on July 23 at 5:30 pm for a visioning exercise that will help you start and grow your business. Participants will be able to describe their business' value proposition, articulate their future vision, and know what steps to take next to create or update their business plan.
Ocean Startup Challenge Info Session
Trying to navigate through your Ocean Startup Challenge application? Connect with the Ocean Startup Project team in this virtual info session and have all your quizzing questions answered. Expect tips to help you submit a stronger application as well as updates on upcoming training sessions.
CDL Atlantic
Build Your Technology Venture with CDL-Atlantic
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Canada's leading accelerator program through a cross-country expansion has partnered with Dalhousie’s Rowe School of Business to create CDL-Atlantic. CDL-Atlantic fosters the creation of powerful “blue-green” technology ventures through strategic alignment with Dalhousie’s world-class research expertise in ocean, clean, and environmental technology, as well as agri-food and bioproducts. The program also provides companies with opportunities to raise capital and receive guidance on technology roadmaps from the Lab’s Chief Scientists – leading professors in science, engineering and computer science. Companies also receive business development support from business school faculty and MBA students.