Acadia Office of Industry and Community Engagement

Great representation from @smuhalifax @AcadiaU & @NSCCNews at the Harvest End Breakfast today at Acadia! Thanks especially to researchers for coming out & networking with growers and reps from #Ag #AgTech industry, government & ngos. #Springboard was happy to provide support!

@AcadiaICE and @HorticultureNS Harvest End Breakfast is underway in Wolfville . Lots of great discussions and presentations happening around the breakfast table. We are happy to be a sponsor today! #FarmersMakeTheWorldGoRound

We’re teaming up with the @CanChiroAssoc to expand our research capabilities connected to musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and related health areas. Learn more about our new partnership: www2.acadiau.ca/home/news-read…. #AcadiaU #Research #ResearchNS #NPAW2023 @AcadiaICE

DYK 58% of Canadian food is lost or wasted, causing 4% of GHG emissions & costing $49B yearly. Circular food solutions help prevent food waste and pollution by upcycling food loss and waste. If you have a circular food idea or solution, apply here: hubs.la/Q027M1js0

Discover @Atlantickspray, a majority Indigenous and woman-owned company leading the way in all-natural, non-toxic tick and insect repellants. AtlanTick offers a line of tick-bite prevention tools including personal tick and insect repellent. ow.ly/KBFr50PYyV7 #BDCsbw

Garden tower trials for Urban Lighthouse Farm are underway to test new 3D printed baskets that will fit into their facility's hydroponic system. We are growing tasty leafy greens - arugula, basil, and spring mix! Thank you @InvestNS_ for providing the PnI Voucher funding.

First come, first coffee...we are excited to be joining other companies and organizations in the Exhibit area for #BioPort2023 Drop by the #Springboard table!

Coming up this week: Funding for #IntellectualProperty! If you haven't registered for this virtual event, there's still time. Go to bit.ly/3QKLUUq. A collaboration between @voltaeffect, @NRC_CNRC, @mcinnescooper & #AtlanticIPAdvantage! #Springboard #BuildingIPKnowHow

Springboard is hiring! Come & be part of a dynamic Atlantic Canadian team focused on growing our innovation economy by connecting our world-class researchers & entrepreneurs. Apply through Career Beacon at: bit.ly/44fogmT #Hiring #TeamSpringboard #AtlanticInnovation

Kendra and Adèle are now entering the next phase of the Balsam Fir project which involves removing the megagametophyte (embryo sac that will produce the egg) and embryo from the experimental Balsam Fir seeds! #tissueculture @AcadiaICE @IrvingCentre @iloverealtrees