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CarbonCure Leads Growth in Cleantech Sector Halifax

The cleantech sector in the Halifax Innovation District and the region is booming, led by CarbonCure Technologies, a leading producer of innovations that remove carbon dioxide from the air.

Startups in Halifax Reach New Customers and Raise Funds

Last month partnerships and collaborations between startups, support organizations, and government continued to grow. Startups expanded their reach to new customers, products, and markets and…

Halifax Innovation District and Davis Pier Seek Fresh Ideas to Improve Food Security

The Halifax Innovation District and Davis Pier today announced a new initiative to help improve food security in Halifax.

Halifax startup pilots global solution to COVID-19 screening with local innovation partners

Halifax-based startup Rimot.io Inc. is testing a safer, more secure alternative to screen for COVID-19 with local innovation partners Halifax Partnership and Volta.

Halifax Startups and Companies Continue to Advance

In September, startups and established companies made important progress in the Halifax Innovation District. There were mergers and acquisitions, successful funding raised, and continued…

Innovative Solutions For Senior Care

Halifax has experienced a transformation in health and home care delivery to our senior population. With one of the oldest populations in the country, emerging startups are developing innovative…

Women in Innovation Sector Advance in Halifax

In August, the rise of women into executive roles in the innovation community became a noticeable trend.

Halifax Animation Studios Could Hire 300 People This Year

Halifax's animation industry is thriving and local studios in the Innovation District are working at full capacity and growing. Our city is also an appealing spot for animators offering a balanced…

District Digest

In this week’s District Digest, startups increase revenues and receive federal funding for expansion. Graphite Innovation and Technologies awarded $2.4M contract by Transport Canada and more.

District Digest

This week in our District Digest, market expansions and support for startup public communications were reported. Dalhousie professor, Dr Joanne Langley appointed to co-lead Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine…

Life Sciences Industry Continues to Grow

In July, the life sciences industry in Halifax continued to see strong growth, fueled by innovative ventures that are combating COVID-19. Start-ups and companies in the District continue to…

District Digest

In this week’s District Digest, startups and organizations receive funding and resource support for growth. BioNova calls early-stage startups to apply to #BIC2020 and more.