Dr. Paula Mendonça Takes the Helm as Executive Director of Ocean Startup Project
The Ocean Startup Project has announced that Dr. Paula Mendonça is its new Executive Director. Dr. Mendonça’s appointment marks a significant stride towards fostering innovative, sustainable solutions and building a robust ocean startup ecosystem in Canada, while advancing the country’s role in the global Blue Economy. Paula has been a long-time representative and passionate leader within the Springboard Network. She […]
Read MoreCase Study: Springboard’s 360 Cleantech project inspires an award-winning sustainable innovation
From the Springboard Content Lab The Springboard 360 Series Cleantech project is helping a Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous-led company develop a solution to recycle plastic waste from aquaculture operations. The ASL Energy Corporation is using the concept of the “circular economy” – highlighted by the Springboard 360 Cleantech report – to convert plastic waste into valuable products for the heavy construction and the […]
Read MoreGail Lethbridge joins Springboard
Daryl Genge, President and CEO of Springboard Atlantic, is pleased to announce that Gail Lethbridge has joined Springboard as Senior Communications Strategist. Gail is an exited (2018) ocean tech entrepreneur who co-founded Welaptega Marine, commercialized subsea inspection safety technologies, exported products and services to oil and gas clients operating all over the world. She is most proud of the work […]
Read MoreCase study: LadderSpike uses Springboard IP Advantage to create an IP strategy
LadderSpike Inc. is a manufacturing company in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador that is revolutionizing ladder safety with a unique innovation which makes climbing and using a portable ladder, Safe from the first step. They needed intellectual property (IP) protection for their technology. Co-founders Jordan Spencer and Dale Kean applied to Springboard’s IP Advantage program to help them develop an […]
Read MoreAtlantic IP Advantage IP Counsellor nominated for Award
Springboard is excited to see Shelley Hessian, Regional IP Counsellor for Nova Scotia, nominated for a Volta Ecosystem Impact Award, celebrating organizations, individuals, & startups that have made significant contributions in the Atlantic region’s tech & innovation community! Congratulations, Shelley!
Read MoreSpringboard a le plaisir d’annoncer le lancement du programme Avantage PI Atlantique
Springboard a le plaisir d’annoncer le lancement du programme Avantage PI Atlantique. Ce programme aidera les entreprises en démarrage du Canada atlantique à élaborer et à mettre en œuvre une solide stratégie de PI, ainsi qu’à sensibiliser les gens à la PI dans la région. Les entreprises en démarrage peuvent demander jusqu’à 50 000 $ pour l’élaboration d’une stratégie de PI […]
Read MoreSpringboard Atlantic launches Intellectual Property program
Springboard Atlantic, the network of Atlantic Canadian universities and colleges that connects industry with researchers to encourage commercialization of research, is pleased to announce the launch of a new program to help start-ups protect their ideas and innovations with intellectual property (IP). Springboard’s Atlantic IP Advantage will assist start-ups in Atlantic Canada develop a robust IP strategy and implement it, […]
Read MoreWe’re hiring!
Springboard is hiring! Come and be part of a dynamic Atlantic Canadian team focused on growing our innovation economy by connecting our world-class researchers and entrepreneurs. Apply through Career Beacon at: https://bit.ly/44fogmT
Read MoreSpringboard Atlantic Announces New Staff for Atlantic IP Advantage Program
Springboard Atlantic has announced the hiring of three Regional IP Counsellors (IPCs) for its new Atlantic Intellectual Property (IP) Advantage Program. The counsellors – Libby Carew, Shelley Hessian and Andre Pelletier – join Director, Niraj Shukla, to deliver the Atlantic IP Advantage across the region. Details here: Atlantic IP Advantage Media Release July 8 2023
Read MoreSpringboard is hiring!
Springboard Atlantic is looking to hire 3 Regional IP Counselors across the Atlantic region who will support the Atlantic Intellectual Property Initiative. Check out the Career Beacon ad at https://bit.ly/3LRG5Bo
Read MoreAcadia & Ocean’s Pride Fisheries
The global sea cucumber market is growing, and Atlantic Canada is quickly becoming a key supplier, but little is known about this underwater creature. Marine researchers at Acadia University are informing this industry by studying sea cucumber stocks to estimate the abundance and distribution of sea cucumbers in Nova Scotia’s waters. This video shows off the collaboration between Acadia’s researchers and Ocean Pride […]
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