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  • NBCC supporting clinical genomics in Atlantic Canada

    NBCC supporting clinical genomics in Atlantic Canada

    A major expansion is in the works for Atlantic Canada’s supply of trained technicians to support the region’s growing use of genomic applications in clinical medicine, thanks to a member of the Springboard Network. “This need is real,” said Dr. Simon Potter, director of the New Brunswick Community College Office of Research Enterprise.

  • NSCC project is protecting well water in Nova Scotia

    NSCC project is protecting well water in Nova Scotia

    About 46 percent of Nova Scotians rely on private wells for drinking water. That is roughly one in two households outside municipal systems. With climate change intensifying drought, floods, and saltwater intrusion, these wells are increasingly vulnerable. A research initiative led by Dr.Etienne Mfoumou from Springboard member Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is pioneering a community-driven, interdisciplinary approach to monitoring well water and empowering rural communities to safeguard their water quality.

  • Birth control startup wins NBIF prize of $100,000 for female founders

    Birth control startup wins NBIF prize of $100,000 for female founders

    Congratulations to Jennifer Johnston, MD, who won the $100,000 New Brunswick Innovation Foundation “Fueling Female Founder Pitch Competition.” Her company Elle, MD Biotechnologies is a non-hormonal birth control startup. The Better Ring uses a non-hormonal mode of action known to inhibit sperm from fertilizing a woman’s egg.

  • Tribe Network Showcase celebrates innovation, investment and inclusion

    Tribe Network Showcase celebrates innovation, investment and inclusion

    The Tribe Network showcase brought together founders and investors to celebrate innovation, investment and inclusion in the startup ecosystem. This Halifax event was a collaboration with the Atlantic Venture Forum, Startup Atlantic, and CDL-Atlantic.

  • 3DBioFibR raises $3M to advance next-gen biopolymer fiber manufacturing platform

    3DBioFibR raises $3M to advance next-gen biopolymer fiber manufacturing platform

    3DBioFibR Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced biopolymer fibers, announced the successful close of a $3 million equity financing round. The raise follows a string of recently signed paid partnerships and collaborations across key sectors—including tissue engineering, medical devices, defense, cosmetics, and apparel, with several multinational corporations.

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