Tribe Network, the Halifax hub that supports BIPOC entrepreneurs, is moving to a new space at 1800 Argyle Street, the same space as tech hub Volta.

In a newsletter, the group said it is moving to facilitate a more integrated, collective approach to growth. 

“We’re establishing our home on the 8th floor of 1800 Argyle St, anchoring ourselves at the heart of the innovation ecosystem at Volta,” the group said. “That’s not a coincidence. Being closer to the people and organizations we work alongside, under one roof, in the same hallways …”

Earlier this month, Tribe and rural startup group IGNITE Atlantic announced a partnership to support BIPOC founders across the region. The partnership connects Tribe's community, coaching, and capital for Black and racialized founders with IGNITE Atlantic's rural innovation hubs in Cape Breton, New Glasgow, and Yarmouth, the partners said.

Savior Joseph, Founding Chair and interim CEO of Tribe Network, said the agreement is about ensuring support is in place for high growth, innovation driven companies with Black and racialized founders. 

In January, Alfred Burgesson, Tribe CEO, announced he was taking an immediate leave of absence to work with the federal government. The founder of Tribe said he had joined the Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation as a Senior Advisor in Ottawa.

Speaking of his new role, Burgesson said he has always had a passion for shaping public policy, and has been lucky to experience this through various roles, including Special Assistant at the Assembly of First Nations, Project Lead at the Office of Senator Colin Deacon, Prime Minister’s Youth Advisory Council, Governor General’s Advisory Committee on Reconciliation, and a member of Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Committee.

The group will host a Tribe Social on June 3rd at 5:30 PM to welcome the community to their new space at 1800 Argyle Street.

Register here.