Early-bird tickets are now on sale and nominations have opened for the 2025 InnovateNB Celebration and Awards, taking place Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre.

Now in its fourth year, InnovateNB is the province’s premier celebration of innovation, bringing together entrepreneurs, researchers, business leaders, and public-sector changemakers to recognize the people and ideas shaping New Brunswick’s future.

Presented by TechImpact, the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick, Propel, and economic development partner Envision Saint John, the event begins with a 5:00 p.m. networking reception, followed by a three-course dinner and awards ceremony from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The program will also honour this year’s InnovateNB Hall of Fame inductee.

“InnovateNB celebrates the people turning bold ideas and technology into real solutions for our communities,” said Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact, in a statement. “We’re shining a light on innovators who build, implement, and make a tangible difference across New Brunswick.”

Nominations are open across nine award categories, including the new Beacon Award for Women in Innovation and Leadership. Other categories include: Emerging Innovator; Inclusivity and Empowerment; Innovative Product or Service; Startup of the Year; Scale-up of the Year; Impact Innovation; Public Sector Transformation; and Innovation in Academia and Research.

Nominations close Sept. 29. You can nominate someone here.

Early-bird pricing for the celebration is available until Oct. 1 for both individual tickets and tables of eight. You can purchase tickets here.