Digital Nova Scotia and Life Sciences Nova Scotia have signed an MOU to further integrate their sectors in the province.

The new partnership will connect innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders across sectors to drive opportunities for commercialization, talent development and economic growth, Life Sciences NS said in a statement.

The MOU formalizes a shared commitment between DNS (Nova Scotia’s industry association for the technology sector) and LSNS (the province’s champion for health and life sciences) to work together to strengthen the province’s innovation pipeline and support member organizations, the group said..

“Nova Scotia has all the ingredients to be a global leader in digital health—world-class research, ambitious entrepreneurs and a collaborative community,” said Owen Sagness, CEO of Digital Nova Scotia.

“By working more closely with Life Sciences Nova Scotia, we’re creating a stronger bridge between the tech and life sciences sectors so innovators can scale faster and deliver real-world health impact.”

Added Krista Bezanson, Vice President, Business Development and Strategy at Life Sciences Nova Scotia:“By joining forces with Digital Nova Scotia, we’re unlocking new pathways for emerging companies to turn research breakthroughs into real-world solutions …” 

The partnership will focus on sharing knowledge and resources, engaging the startup community to identify opportunities and challenges, and co-delivering workshops, training, and events that build sector capacity. The two groups will also explore ways to support innovation projects and entrepreneurial ventures with real-world health impact, while pursuing emerging research opportunities that accelerate commercialization.