Spark Nova Scotia Innovation Challenge Names Winners
The annual contest offers funds and training to N.S. startups outside Halifax.
Spark Nova Scotia, the contest for rural and coastal high-potential, knowledge-based businesses has announced this year’s winners.
The contest is run in three regions —
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AGP To Provide Growth-Stage Capital in Region
Aiming to provide growth-stage financing to Atlantic Canadian startups, a multi-fund investment group called AtlantiCan Growth Partners launched this week and could be writing cheques this summer.
Backed by private investors, AGP has named its
TrojAI Acquired by A10 of SIlicon Valley
Saint John-based TrojAI, which has developed cybersecurity systems for artificial intelligence, has been acquired by A10 Networks of Silicon Valley for an undisclosed price.
The two companies announced the acquisition in a statement Monday, saying
techNL Appoints Andrea King as CEO
St. John’s-based industry association techNL has revealed Andrea King’s appointment as its next CEO.
King takes over from Florian Villaumé, CEO for the last four years, who announced he is stepping down from his role in February this year.
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CSCA Sees Gains for the Maritimes
The head of Canada’s newest investor group believes the Maritimes would be one of the big beneficiaries if the federal government adopts its plans for the innovation ecosystem.
Jesse Wiebe, the Executive Director of the Canadian Startup Capital
Applications Open for Ocean Challenge
Applications are now open for the 2026 Ocean Startup Challenge, a national program that provides funding and support to early-stage Canadian oceantech startups.
The challenge will award up to $25,000 to as many as 15 startups. Participating
