From CBC: How harnessing methane from landfills could be ‘easy win’ in climate-change fight
“Team from N.S. university measures potent greenhouse gas escaping from landfills” Full CBC Story here.
Read MorePowering up: First‑in‑Canada battery innovation centre to provide critically needed facility for research and industrial development
From Dal News: “Canadian battery science is about to get a turbocharge with the creation of the country’s first university-based battery prototyping and testing facility. Called the Canadian Battery Innovation Centre, the new leading-edge lab is projected to open in Fall 2025 in Dalhousie’s Sir James Dunn Building.” Full story here. Photo: Drs. Michael Metzger and Chongyin Yang, the Dalhousie […]
Read MoreData Analysis to Help People Rest Easy
From CBU Newsroom: A Nova Scotia company called NovaResp Technologies is creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm called Continuous Management of Airway Pressure, or CMAPTM. It can be used with any CPAP machine to make the technology more effective and comfortable. Dr. Enayat Rajabi, Associate Professor of Data Analytics at CBU, and his team are helping NovaResp toward the goal […]
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Springboard Atlantic is an Atlantic Canadian network whose mission is to accelerate the growth of the region’s innovation economy. We do this by advancing commercial research partnerships among academia and industry (and government), and by providing intellectual property support to innovators and high-potential companies. We finance and support a network of industry engagement and commercialization professionals across 19 universities and […]
Read MoreNSCAD Professor Solomon Nagler awarded Research Nova Scotia funding for Community Mobile Media Lab
Solomon Nagler, Professor in Media Arts and Film at NSCAD University was awarded $220,000 from Research Nova Scotia to further his work with the Community Mobile Media Lab, which is a mobile media production hub with film equipment that can be setup and collaborate with other artists in communities around the province. The CMML is a mobile media production hub, […]
Read MoreMSVU researcher awarded $500,000 for groundbreaking work on the impact of space travel on the skeleton
Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Biology Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University was awarded over $500,000 (Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Research Nova Scotia and NSERC) to study microgravity impacts on skeleton health. Dr. Franz-Odendaal’s research is the only initiative in Canada dedicated to studying the effects of microgravity on the skeleton in an animal model. This research holds significance […]
Read MoreSpringboard members help urban farm adopt greener practices
From the Springboard Content Lab A research collaboration by Springboard, Acadia University and Saint Mary’s University is helping a Nova Scotia vertical farm adopt more sustainable practices by using a natural growing medium and by recycling harvest by-products to grow food. Jason Wolfe co-founded Urban Lighthouse Farm in 2023 with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of food production and increasing food […]
Read MoreSaint Mary’s research project one of 7 climate action projects receiving provincial funding
The government of Nova Scotia announced $2.4 million in funding for several community-led climate action projects on November 23rd, including Saint Mary’s University. The project, TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-Based Solutions, will receive $238,098 to train homeowners in the Town of Pictou and the municipalities of West Hants and Barrington on how to use nature-based solutions to protect their shoreline. From […]
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 MoreStFX professor leading international research into the use of plant proteins in alternative seafood
From StFX Newsroom: “From her food research lab at St. Francis Xavier University, human nutrition professor Dr. Marcia English is leading an exciting research challenge that may directly impact the food on one’s plate—and help mitigate climate impacts of global seafood consumption.” Full article here.
Read MoreMeet the prof on a mission to revive flax and linen production in NS
From CBC Nova Scotia (October 20, 2023) Jennifer Green is driving to farms across the province, hoping to drive the growth of an industry. She is an associate professor of textiles and fashion at NSCAD University. For full story, go here.
Read MoreGrowing diversity in NS’s food supply chain
From Bioenterprise Canada‘s October Newsletter: Growing diversity in NS’s food supply chain. Urban Lighthouse Farm’s journey included connecting with researchers at Acadia Office of Industry & Community Engagement & Saint Mary’s University – two of #SpringboardAtlantic‘s member institutions active in the #AgTech & #Agriculture space! Full story here:
Read MoreSpringboard helps StFX student launch AI sports training app
A StFX computer science graduate student has developed an app that uses artificial intelligence to optimize the performance of athletes. Mbongeni “Bo” Ndlovu developed Olyup, which analyzes an athlete’s performance and answers questions on training, game strategy and diet. Bo drew upon his background as a business major and Olympic weightlifting coach to develop the technology. He estimates that Olyup […]
Read MoreNews 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, […]
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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 […]
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