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In case you missed it, Open Ocean Robotics announced the opening of its new Halifax office at COVE, marking an exciting milestone in the company's expansion across Canada. Situated within COVE’s dynamic, collaborative space, the new office positions Open Ocean Robotics alongside some of the brightest ocean tech innovators in the industry. With access to cutting-edge resources and a thriving network of experts, this strategic move will help accelerate the company's projects and strengthen its ties within the marine technology community. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02-LhZj0 #NovaScotia #OceanTechnology #GrowYourBusiness #InvestNovaScotia

Now open for applications - the Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF). If you're a researcher in IT, life sciences, clean tech, ocean tech, or other tech development with market potential — this opportunity is for you. ESCF provides financial support to projects with ready or near-ready prototypes, approaching market deployment. Up to $50,000 in funding is available per project to: ➡ Assess market potential ➡ Develop market strategies, business plans, intellectual property protection ➡ Finish proof-of-concept development ➡ Build prototypes Deadline is Monday, February 10, 2025. Apply today 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02-KSrL0 #StartUpEast #WeGetInvested #ESCF

Aurea was founded by a team of outdoor enthusiasts with a love for renewable energy who wondered, “Why aren't there more products on the market that let people easily create their own wind power?" Shine Turbine is the world's first portable wind turbine - all the functionality of a large wind turbine, scaled down to fit in your backpack. With Shine, you can generate power anytime, anywhere the wind blows.🌬️ Watch this episode of #MaritimeMade for behind-the-scenes footage at Aurea's facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia: https://hubs.la/Q02-JR_Q0 Maritime Made on Eastlink is proudly presented by Invest Nova Scotia. Jean-Marie James #InvestNovaScotia #ThinkExport #Manufacturing #ClientSuccess

What if lobster boats could move at high speed silently through the water, powered by clean, renewable energy instead of diesel?! 🤷♂️ A collaboration between four Nova Scotia businesses - Membertou First Nation, Oceans North, Allswater and BlueGrid - this innovative project marks a significant step towards transforming the lobster fishing industry. 🙌 Learn more via "Canada’s First Electric Lobster Boat Takes Shape": https://hubs.la/Q02-JH-q0 #InvestNovaScotia #ElectricBoats #MarineElectrification #Sustainability #ClientSuccess

The bioeconomy is becoming an essential aspect of our world, impacting areas like food, plastics, clothing, and energy. As it expands, prioritizing sustainability is crucial. AscendBio in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations. Arduro Sustainable Rubber, an AscendBio company, develops a clean technology process that turns waste tires back into high-grade, valuable raw materials. Why Nova Scotia? Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02-8rbC0 #InvestNovaScotia #StartUpEast #CleanTech #Sustainability

A virtual workshop by Digital Nova Scotia: Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing - this is a can’t-miss event! 📅 January 20 to 23 ⏰ 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM AST #InvestNovaScotia #DTO #Manufacturing https://hubs.la/Q02-x3yv0

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of social media? Use AI tools to simplify your social media and grow your business. Invest Nova Scotia, in collaboration with ACOA - APECA are offering a workshop that will teach you how to use AI tools to streamline your entire social media process, making it faster and easier to create, schedule, and manage your content. Register today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4id6tnF #InvestNovaScotia #ThinkExport #SocialMedia #AI

What time is it?! ⏰ Time to get growing! 📈 Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is a training program that helps your company expand into international markets. Gain access to top industry experts, coaching to build a personalized export strategy, and a wide range of resources, tools, and training to prepare your company to grow internationally. Deadline to apply is Monday, January 6, 2025 ➡ https://bit.ly/3OwHBJY Halifax Chamber of Commerce #InvestNovaScotia #ThinkExport #GrowYourBusiness

Based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Ashored Innovations create rope-on-command lobster fishing gear that prevents whale entanglement. When deployed, the buoy and rope rest on the ocean floor until the fisher activates its return to the surface using acoustic software from aboard the boat. Watch this episode of #MaritimeMade for behind-the-scenes production of Ashored's MOBI (Modular Ocean Based Instrument): https://hubs.la/Q02-84W10 Maritime Made on Eastlink is proudly presented by Invest Nova Scotia. Hector Fraser #InvestNovaScotia #ThinkExport #Manufacturing #ClientSuccess

Congratulations to BIBLIOnomics on the launch of its new BIBLIOgifting solution! 📚🎁 BIBLIOnomics has crafted a unique business model that blends the timeless appeal of books with innovative AI technology to give organizations the opportunity to curate their own book collections based on genre, theme, and location. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02-83yx0 #InvestNovaScotia #ClientSuccess #AI