Region Raised $24M in VC in Q3, Says CVCA
Atlantic Canada is on track to raise $106M in VC this year, its worst showing since 2020.
Atlantic Canadian startups raised a total of $24 million in venture capital in the third quarter of 2026, almost all of it supporting companies based in Nova Scotia.
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Two NS Companies Named to Foresight 50
CarbonRun of Dartmouth and Aeon Blue of Sydney have been named to the 2026 Foresight 50, an annual list of 50 Canadian cleantech companies identified for their investment potential.
The honourees were announced at last week's Foresight 50
Shoelace Partners with Immigrant Institute
Halifax edtech company Shoelace Learning has partnered with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) to provide English reading assessments and learning programs to immigrants through the ICC’s Canoo platform.
The partnership will give Canoo
RFINE Launches KAFFIKA to reduce cocoa consumption
Halifax-based RFINE Biomass Solutions is bringing its gluten-free cocoa extender to food manufacturers in Canada and the European Union, with samples available to prospective partners in the United States.
Founded by Dalhousie University Master of
Mettara AI Pitching at SaaS North
Having grown its run rate to more than $600,000 in 10 months, Halifax-based Mettara AI has been selected as a finalist for the SaaS North Pitchfest in Ottawa.
CEO Yash Mehta will pitch the company on the main stage at the SaaS North conference,
Finalists Named for Halifax Business Awards
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2027 Halifax Business Awards, taking place on Jan. 28.
An independent and volunteer judging committee made up of local business and community leaders reviews all submissions and
