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Five Finalists Named for Breakthru
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation has announced the five finalists for its breakthru pitch competition, which features a total prize pot of $200,000.
The New Brunswick government’s innovation agency announced last year it was resurrecting the
Anessa Partners With French Energy Firms
Fredericton-based Anessa, which makes software for the biogas industry, has announced partnerships with two major French energy companies, TotalEnergies and CVE Biogaz.
Founded in 2017 by chief executive Amir Akbari and chief technology officer Dr.
Optiml Tops 2K customers, Aims for 5K
Halifax-based Optiml hit a significant milestone last month as the 100,000th financial plan was created using its platform, which automates retirement and estate planning.
Since it launched in September 2024, Optiml has attracted more than 2,000
Ocean Idea Challenge Seeks Applicants
The Ocean Startup Project has opened applications for the 2026 Ocean Idea Challenge, a national early-stage three-month program that helps Canadians turn ideas into opportunities.
Selected teams can receive up to $8,000 and hands-on support to test
Founders/CEOs: Please Fill In our Survey
Now we’re into the new year, we’re ramping up our efforts to get startup CEOs to fill in our short, confidential survey.
We understand how busy everyone is so we hate to keep asking. But we also hear from a lot of founders that they appreciate our
Enactus Canada Regional Exposition Approaching
Halifax will see postsecondary entrepreneurs compete in the Enactus Atlantic Canada Regional Exposition this week.
Competitors will include future social entrepreneurs from educational institutions from across the Atlantic provinces. Local
techNL Seeks New CEO
Florian Villaumé, CEO of industry association techNL for the last four years, has announced he is stepping down a year earlier than originally planned. The association is now seeking a new leader.
In a statement, techNL said that Villaumé has made
Student Pitch Contest Returns to UNB
The J. Herbert Smith Centre at UNB Fredericton is seeking applicants for the RBC student pitching contest.
The finalists for the contest will have three minutes to pitch their idea to a panel of judges while vying for cash prizes.
The RBC Student
Versos AI Launches Video Management Platform
Saint John-based Versos AI has launched its Video Library Intelligence Platform, and announced its partnership with and strategic investment from CuriosityStream of Silver Springs, MD.
Founded in 2023 by serial entrepreneur Chris Keevill, Versos AI
Genesis Launches Build48
St. John’s-based innovation hub Genesis is introducing Build48, a startup event where participants will take a problem to a launched product over two days.
Build48 is a hands-on experience focused entirely on execution, the group said in a press
ACOA Puts $4M into N.S. Defence Companies
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has announced funding of more than $4 million for nine Nova Scotia defence companies under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative.
The funds will assist with developing and manufacturing critical
VC Surged in Region in 2025, Says CVCA
Atlantic Canadian startups raised $348 million in venture capital in 2025, according to the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, or CVCA, driven by a strong fourth-quarter performance in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.
