CarbonCure Leads Growth in Cleantech Sector Halifax
December 4, 2020
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
November 4, 2020
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
November 2, 2020
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
October 6, 2020
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
October 5, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
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
September 1, 2020
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
August 24, 2020
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
August 19, 2020
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
August 12, 2020
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
August 6, 2020
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
August 5, 2020
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.