News from CBU
Cape Breton University is having a week of announcements: #1. Cape Breton University researchers were among those recognized by the Government of Canada in a recent funding announcement covering a number of federal research programs. Dr. Xu Zhang, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Healthy Environments and Communities was awarded John R. Evans Leaders Funding Presented through the Canada Foundation […]
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 MoreNova Scotia is moving to a new forestry model — Dal researchers explore the consequences
Great funding news for some of Springboard’s institutional members on this “multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research project addressing multiple streams of research, connecting social & biological sciences.” Lead researcher is Dalhousie’s Dr. Alana Westwood with co-investigators from UNB and Saint Mary‘s. The grant is funded through a partnership with Research Nova Scotia and the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust, a $50-million trust fund that […]
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 MoreNova Scotia makes a historic investment in healthcare data analytics & management at Saint Mary’s University
“Brian Wong, Minister of Advanced Education, announced today, March 8, 2023, a historic investment in Saint Mary’s University for healthcare data analytics and management programs. “The future of patient care is increasingly dependent on new technology and innovation — our students need to be ready so they can help provide better, faster, and more options for care across the province,” […]
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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