The Dartmouth-based Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship, or COVE, and rural technology incubator Ignite have signed a memorandum of understanding to assist entrepreneurs and businesses in the “fish tech” sector.

The partnership will deepen sector expertise of capture fisheries and aquaculture by sharing ideas for new technology creation and adoption and pairing, the partners said in a statement.

Based in Yarmouth and Pictou County, Ignite works to link the business community, startups and educational institutions. COVE serves pre-commercial startups, ocean technology firms of all sizes, traditional marine supply chain companies, and academic collaborations with industry.

“The relationship with COVE allows for greater communication and partnership between the ocean industry in Nova Scotia and COVE leading to greater commercial opportunities, technology integration and overall growth in the ocean economy,” Doug Jones, CEO of Ignite said in the statement.

On Thursday, May 21, COVE will feature Jones as host speaker.  He will speak remotely via Zoom Video Conferencing.