District Digest
June 24, 2020
This week in our District Digest, Local startups reach higher heights in national awards and regional competitions; B4 launches contactless payments to support the hospitality industry and many more.
District Digest
June 17, 2020
In this week’s digest, local companies Appili Therapeutics and Proposify raise seven-figure funds; Bursity and Electric Puppets offer support during the COVID-19 pandemic and many more.
District Digest
June 10, 2020
As part of the Ocean’s Week celebration our weekly digest features, local companies and organizations supporting the ocean economy. It highlights new partnerships with COVE and IGNITE, the new Ocean…
Health researchers in Halifax turn to collaboration in crisis
June 8, 2020
The Nova Scotia COVID-19 Health Research Coalition was built on the importance of collaboration rather than competition in the Halifax research community during a time of crisis.
Oceans and Diversity Flourish Despite Pandemic
June 4, 2020
With oceans week coming up, the growth in our oceans sector made news last month. New programs in the District are supporting diversity and inclusion and companies continue to collaborate and partner…
District Digest
June 3, 2020
Featured in our weekly digest, Local companies deepen partnerships to tackle COVID-19 and food waste, Deloitte opens applications for 2020 Technology Fast 50 program and many more.
District Digest
May 27, 2020
In this week’s digest, Halifax Partnership and Volta provide continuous support for businesses amidst COVID-19. Health Canada clears Appili’s drug trial and Dalhousie and Squiggle Park join a…
District Digest
May 19, 2020
This week’s Digest highlights how established companies, startups, and researchers are supporting the fight against COVID-19. Tranquility Online is supporting healthcare workers, while the Halifax…
What's Open in the District?
May 7, 2020
Looking to find which restaurants, cafes, bars, and food shops are open? Our simple map shows what's open for take-out and delivery and who's offering gift cards so you can continue to shop local…
Halifax’s Life Sciences Companies Respond to Crisis
May 4, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how agile and collaborative Halifax’s innovation community is. Start-ups, established companies, and institutions are responding to a crisis, and research and…
Empowering the next generation of innovators
April 15, 2020
The Emera ideaHUB has been a significant player in developing the next generation of competitive technology start-ups in our Innovation District. Their facilities and programs empower students and…
How Innovation District Companies Responded to COVID-19 in April
April 9, 2020
The pandemic and lock down have affected companies in the Halifax Innovation District in different ways. Many have intensified their efforts to combat the impacts of COVID-19, both individually and…