Springboard Atlantic

Springboard invites you to an engaging and practical session on intellectual property IP with a focus on AI Software & Patents. Register: tinyurl.com/4zdt32pn

Today, we welcomed the Government of Canada and regional partners for an announcement on Defence Industrial Strategy investments in New Brunswick. Our Maritime 3D Digital Twin project—a cutting‑edge initiative that will create real‑time digital models of port environments in New Brunswick was highlighted during the event. Led by Dr. Ian Church, and a multidisciplinary team at UNB, this project will: 🟢 Advance dual‑use technologies in AI, ocean sensing and simulation 🟢 Enhance maritime domain awareness and port security 🟢 Support critical infrastructure protection 🟢 Improve environmental performance and operational efficiency 🟢 Create exceptional training opportunities for students and emerging researchers This investment helps position New Brunswick, and UNB, as a national leader in next‑generation maritime innovation, aligned with Canada’s evolving security and economic priorities. Just as importantly, this project creates exceptional training opportunities for UNB students and emerging researchers—preparing them to contribute to Canada’s future workforce and innovation economy. With support from the Government of Canada and our partners, we are delivering meaningful impact for our region, for Canada’s maritime sector and for our national security. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4m1d2fp

Turning handwritten records into real insights, StFX research drawing on RCMP data is helping address intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia. More@ stfx.ca/news/Research-… #stfx #publicsafety @rcmpgrcpolice @nsgov @TimHoustonNS

Springboard congratulates Natalie Mitton on her appointment as the incoming President & CEO of our member institution Holland College tinyurl.com/4ta9r24e

Record night for student research at StFX: 130 posters, a packed Scholars Walk, and a campus full of ideas. stfx.ca/news/student-r… #stfx #novascotia

Students at @NSCCNews gathered this week in Dartmouth @NSCCIvany , to show the innovative technology projects they've been working on this year during the 2026 Tech Showcase event. More than 100 projects were on display, Many developed through industry collaborations

Congratulations to Ava Czapalay on her appointment as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Atlantic Universities @AAU_AUA Read More -> atlanticuniversities.ca/wp-content/upl…

What a great night of AI and community building in Halifax👇 Springboard teamed up with our friends at @voltaeffect to host an AI Showcase and Mixer. We heard presentations from researchers on how AI is being applied in research and in real-world applications.

Join Springboard and @voltaeffect for the AI Showcase & Mixer. Tuesday, March 24 , 6:00pm - 8:30pm Register: eventbrite.ca/e/ai-showcase-…

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Kathy Wilson as our acting president and vice chancellor. A longstanding member of UNB’s leadership team, Dr. Wilson has served the university for more than 30 years in roles that support teaching and learning, student experience, and collaborative initiatives across both campuses. She is well known for her thoughtful, steady approach and her dedication to supporting students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve. Dr. Wilson has guided UNB through significant moments of change, including the university’s response to the COVID‑19 pandemic and the growth of online and technology‑enhanced academic programming. In her new role, she will continue to advance key priorities such as research excellence, community engagement, and UNB’s commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization. Learn more about Dr. Wilson’s leadership and her vision for UNB’s future: bit.ly/47f5TSu

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-…