Resources

VOLTA

Volta is a community for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow their companies while expanding to global markets. Their physical space is a long-term investment in Atlantic Canada's startup ecosystem, leading to more regional innovation, products, exports, wealth, and job creation.

DemoCamp: DemoCamp provides a unique platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their offerings and exhibit their features to the public and prospective buyers. It is a perfect opportunity for startups to demonstrate their products and services and attract potential customers.

Lunch + Learn: Industry experts lead bi-weekly Lunch + Learns, teaching the community about marketing, product design, software sales, human resources and more. Food is provided to make the most of your lunch hour while learning.

Innovate Atlantic Conference: Students, startups, post-secondary institutions, corporations and more come together to discuss and explore ways to drive innovation in Atlantic Canada, retain youth, stimulate and boost the economy and become world leaders in tech.

Pitch Competitions: Whether at Volta’s quarterly or semi-annual Volta Cohort events, pitch competitions are an excellent way to practice your pitch, receive feedback from judges and experts, and reach new audiences.

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CEED

ceed.ca

CEED empowers individuals and communities through innovative programs and services, promoting social and economic development in Atlantic Canada and cultivating a unique community of entrepreneurs.

Start Smart with CEED – May 4 – Free: The Start Smart workshop, offered by CEED, is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn about community resources, plan their businesses, and access support and financial assistance for their entrepreneurial journey. This free, 60-minute workshop is held online on the first Thursday of every month and requires a device with a camera, speaker, and microphone. Event Link

Speed Networking with BNI & CEED – April 25: Join CEED and BNI for Speed Networking and connect with networking professionals, both in and outside of your industry, to create meaningful connections while enjoying some snacks. Event Link

Ask the Expert, Essential Branding for Entrepreneurs – April 27: Amy Harrison, a graphic and web designer with over 20 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of quality branding in communicating effectively for small businesses. She discusses the four essential components of a brand and the significance of consistency in building customer trust. Event Link

Ask the Expert, Social Media Marketing – May 25: Social media expert Anita Kirkbride will lead a session that helps small businesses understand the similarities and differences between popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and figure out which platform is the best fit for their unique business based on their target audience, goals, and brand voice. The session aims to help companies to make a strategic choices and maximize their return on time spent on social media. Event Link

IGNITE

igniteatlantic.com

IGNITE Atlantic is a rural innovation hub that fosters a culture of innovation by collaborating with different industries to find solutions to existing challenges. They provide resources and host events and programs to support innovative businesses throughout rural Nova Scotia.

April 18 – Moving up the Seafood Value Chain: Join us at IGNITE for an afternoon of insightful conversation about seafood waste innovation with local entrepreneurs. Event Link

April 27 – Lunch & Learn: Canva 101: Learn the essentials of creating robust designs with Canva in this one-hour lunch and learn. Event Link

Build NS

buildns.ca

Build Nova Scotia is a provincial Crown corporation that promotes economically vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive communities through planning, designing, building, and operating strategic infrastructure. By transforming the province's lands and properties, we aim to stimulate economic development and improve the quality of life for all Nova Scotians.

Invest NS

investnovascotia.ca

Invest Nova Scotia is the economic development agency of Nova Scotia, Canada, dedicated to promoting economic growth and community development by supporting businesses of all sizes, including those new to Nova Scotia.

Trade Mission – May 9 – Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership Conference (NL): Invest Nova Scotia is recruiting women in business development-related roles to join their trade mission to the Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from May 9 - 11, 2023. The conference aims to enable and accelerate innovation, research, technology development, and market and export leadership in ocean industries. It offers networking opportunities, pre-mission briefing, and the chance to co-exhibit within the Nova Scotia booth. The trade mission also provides introductions and connections with key industry contacts in Newfoundland & Labrador. Event Link

June 25 – Start-Up Trade Mission | Collision 2023 (Toronto): Nova Scotia companies can participate in a Start-Up Trade Mission to Collision 2023, a tech conference in Toronto, to learn about doing business in Toronto and meet potential partners and clients from around the world in various industries. Event Link

ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

ACOA is dedicated to driving economic growth in Atlantic Canada by supporting local businesses to become more innovative, productive and competitive. We aim to develop and diversify local economies through partnerships with diverse communities while highlighting the region's unique strengths.

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