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Gain the innovation skills employers want during the King’s and @DalInnovates Campus2Market Discover (formerly Collide Discover) 2-day in-person sessions. Participants will explore innovation and learn the fundamentals of building a business. tinyurl.com/262pmwty

More than 100 attendees took part in the two-day Dual-Use Technology Summit, which included lessons learned from past commercialization successes, insights from export control and public safety experts, a look at the funding and startup support landscape, emerging partnership opportunities, and discussion of the federal government’s new Defence Industrial Strategy, among other topics. The program also included rapid-fire presentations on research capabilities and industry needs in the region, as well as the first announcement of a new dual-use technology funding program from ResearchNB. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4bSJEn1

Curious about how to protect your startup’s big ideas? 👇 Join us on Wed, Mar 18 10:30AM–1:30PM for a free workshop led by Springboard's Dr. Andre Pelletier. Register: lnkd.in/eA7aTR6K

We were pleased to host patent lawyer Kushal Shah from @gowlingwlg who gave a presentation on AI & software inventions & trade secrets. this session was part of IP 101 series, which helps startups and SMEs understand the fundamentals of IP Learn more: tinyurl.com/yh5939hv

We want to again thank our networking & tour sponsors for #DO26- the collaboration time was invaluable! @cenovus - networking reception; @SBAtlantic - networking breaks; & our neighbour at @COIC_NL @oceansadvance - ecosystem tour sponsor! digitaloffshore.ca

Research Innovation Office, @MemorialU is pleased to present "Before you Disclose: Protecting your patent rights the Smart Way." 👇 Kushal Shah, Associate Partner & Patent Lawyer, @gowlingwlg Wed Mar 18 11 - 12:30 p.m. (NL) Centre for Social Enterprise tinyurl.com/4bed9tfa

Kraken Robotics Announces Closing of $402.5 Million Public Offering of Subscription Receipts. Read the press release: ow.ly/qijm50YtlQG

During session 10 at #DO26, we celebrated AI & quantum tech in NL's innovation ecosystem. TY speakers who shared their exciting activities: @AvalonHolographics @MemorialU Compute Everything; Keyin College; @nditive3d @genesiscentre TY Advantage St. John's for sponsoring S10!

UNB's Research & Innovation Partnerships team, along with @SBAtlantic partners and Vimy Forge, recently hosted a Dual-Use Technology Summit. Read more about the event and how UNB contributes to innovation for Canada’s defence, security and sovereignty: blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2026/…

We are joining Volta for an evening of live AI demos, expert insights, and great conversations with the local AI community. This event brings together founders, researchers, students, and AI enthusiasts to explore what’s next. Save your seat: eventbrite.ca/e/ai-showcase-…

We're excited to see a technology created by Nova Scotia-grown medical device company @ringrescueinc Ring Rescue Inc., which will be featured tonight (Thursday, March 12) on the smash hit medical drama The Pitt starring Noah Wyle. tinyurl.com/4xrs5d6s

🚀 Le Forum MedTech 2026 arrive bientôt ! Le Forum MedTech rassemble les leaders du secteur de la santé, les chercheurs, les innovateurs et les partenaires industriels afin d’accélérer l’adoption de solutions novatrices dans notre système de santé. eventbrite.ca/e/new-brunswic…

TY @SBAtlantic for sponsoring our morning networking breaks today & tomorrow at Digital Offshore '26! Great opportunity to visit our corporate & post-secondary student exhibits & meet future collaborators. TY Libby Carew for bringing greetings! digitaloffshore.ca #DO26

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) has announced the five finalists in the breakthru pitch competition for a chance at $200K in equity investment on Mar 19. tinyurl.com/3w8nf5x4

MUN students, alumni, spouses, faculty members and staff are welcome to register for this special session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies Entrepreneurship Training Program! You can see all upcoming special sessions on our website: mun.ca/etp/.

Today, as we mark International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress made toward gender equity and the work that still lies ahead. The experiences, leadership and research contributions of women at UNB and within our global alumni community continue to shape our university and strengthen our communities. As a university community, we each play a part in fostering a more equitable and inclusive future. Learning together, challenging assumptions and engaging in thoughtful dialogue are essential steps in strengthening our understanding and deepening our commitment to equity. 🌎

Springboard was thrilled to participate in the 16th annual Saint Mary's University Research Expo @smuhalifax The event featured research conducted in the university's labs, institutes, and classrooms. There were 3-minute pitches from researchers highlighting their projects.

Springboard is pleased to invite you to an IP 101 session on AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets. This session will help you understand intellectual property fundamentals and strengthen your trade secret strategy. tinyurl.com/3yfn2ana

We had a very informative few days in Fredericton last week at the Dual-Use Technology Summit. We learned a lot about the future of research & development in the Canadian defence sector. Thank you to all the sponsors for putting on such a great event!

We're thrilled to see this story spotlighted by @NSERC_CRSNG! It's a terrific example of how curiosity, expertise, innovation and funding support can lead to important advances in our knowledge and our ability to create a more sustainable future.